Lots of Change

For Dr. Angela Hairston, it pays to have a plan, and it pays off even more when you put that plan into action. That’s what drives Hairston in her role as superintendent of Danville Public Schools. Strategic thinking in the pursuit of academic excellence. That pursuit has come during a challenging time, however, as Hairston... Read More

Cover Feature

July 5, 2022

The hometown hustle

If you have an eye for the creative and a story to tell, Natalie Hodge would like to invite you into her dream. “I really focus on connecting to people’s heart through my work,” said Hodge, president and CEO of Rudy’s Girl Media, which is based in Martinsville. “There’s always an important human story, and... Read More

Cover Feature, Local

June 6, 2022

No skill wasted. Everything has a purpose.

Entrepreneurs are expected to hustle and do a bit of everything. When one runs a food cart, however, it brings a whole new meaning to the word “hustle.” Allen “Uncle Al” Plumber doesn’t have a wide variety on his menu. What he offers, though, is an experience that hits the spot, wherever he may be.... Read More

Cover Feature, Food + Drink, Local, Uncategorized

May 12, 2022

Having a Blast

It’s almost time to brush off home plate, dig into the batter’s box and toe the rubber for a new season of Danville Otterbots baseball, the sophomore campaign of a club that’s made up, fittingly, of college freshmen and sophomores. For General Manager Austin Scher, last season might have had a few growing pains, but... Read More

Features, Local

April 13, 2022

The Indie Bookstore Resurgence

You’ve heard of shopping local, but how about reading local? In a time when local businesses face many challenges, from e-books to competition from big- box stores to the pandemic, one type of business that is maintaining its place in the local market is the independent bookstore. Once a staple of any community and a... Read More

Features, Local

March 4, 2022

Write Every Day

“Write every day.” Those were the words of wisdom given to Barry Koplen when he was an aspiring writer—before he ran a business, taught creative writing, practiced photography, or wore many other hats he’s tried on over his years in Danville. But now that he’s “retired,” Koplen does exactly that. He writes every day. So... Read More

Cover Feature, Culture, Local

February 4, 2022

If It’s Not Cooked With Love, You Can Tell

When Justin Williams was looking to find his calling in his hometown of Danville, all he had to do was to call upon his wide variety of life experiences, be they in the military, his education, or his family’s legacy in the food service industry. “I’ve taken a lot of the things I’ve seen and... Read More

Cover Feature

January 9, 2022

A Life So Interesting

The life and career of Hollywood veteran and Danville native Jerry Meadors could be a dramatic production in its own right. And if he chose to, Meadors could write, produce, act in it, and promote it to boot. There is little that Meadors hasn’t done over the course of his career, which has taken him... Read More

Cover Feature

December 3, 2021

Holiday Help

The holiday season is upon us, and for many area residents, the spirit of giving that permeates this time of year spreads beyond our homes and families and into the community at large. The needs of local nonprofits and charitable organizations during the Christmas season are great, and this year is no exception. Whether your... Read More

Features, Local, People

November 5, 2021

How to Volunteer to Help a Veteran

One of the best and most important ways to express gratitude toward our veterans is by volunteering to help those in need. There are numerous organizations that provide opportunities to give of one’s time and effort to help veterans, many of which are housed under one umbrella. World War II Gen. Omar Bradley created the... Read More

Local, People