Author Paul Seiple

Corrie Teague Bobe joined the Danville Office of Economic Development nearly 11 years ago. “Economic development is a challenging yet rewarding career path to pursue, especially in a community that is reinve...

“We’re all gifted with creativity, but not everyone utilizes the gift,” says Jameel Rashad Austin when asked about how he found his creative spark. Austin, a local photographer and content creator, is pr...

Social distancing is the new norm for the foreseeable future. It disrupts every aspect of our lives. This period presents us with opportunities we normally fly right by as we live our busy, daily lives. Make th...

Maintaining a Healthy Weight Obesity is a serious health concern for the youth in the United States. According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity in children from ages 2-19 is 18.5 percent and affects around...

The Effects of Stress on Children Dave Gluhareff of Train with Dave Fitness Training says, “Some of the biggest problems plaguing children today are inactivity, poor nutrition, lack of rest, and stress.” Mo...

Choosing a Pediatrician During the early years of a child’s life there will be many doctor visits. Check-ups or “well visits” are needed to ensure the child is healthy. Just in a baby’s first year, at l...

We give much thought to planning for financial stability after retirement, but how valuable is being able to take that trip if your body will not allow you to enjoy it? How do you see your life after retir...

Yoga can be intimidating for newcomers. The practice has many styles and forms that seem overwhelming. But, under its surface, yoga is a simplistic, traditional lifestyle that is guided and inspired by ancient ...

The town of Halifax is on the cusp of something big. With revitalization firmly on its mind, Halifax has a clear vision for the future of its downtown. Plans are in motion for design and improvements to both ...

You may recognize Debra Dockery from her businesses Computer Bookkeeping and Tax Services and Curves. Dockery has a keen business sense and understands that to be successful you must value all interactions with...

For the past 13 years, Billy Scearce, Jr. has been a captain with the Danville Fire Department at Station 6 on Westover Drive. He began his career protecting the residents of Danville in 1981 with the Danville ...

Festivals are abundant during spring and summer months. Crowds gather to enjoy good music, great food, and magnificent art. Festival goers start planning for their favorite events months ahead of time, but when...

As the face of River City TV, Mark Aron keeps citizens in the know about the happenings in Danville. Aron takes great pride in being a voice for our community. “Everybody has a story to tell. I'm fortunate en...

Who is Max Gasparini? Born in Italy in 1970, Max Gasparini is a self-taught artist who fell in love with the craft at a young age. “The reasons for my paintings are, as Italian novelist Leonardo Sciascia sai...

As a college student, Carol Metz began working in radio in 1983 at WYPR. "I was very lucky but it was because of someone else's bad judgment. I walked into WYPR in the Downtowner on Main Street to ask for a job...