If Anxiety Were a Superpower

If anxiety were a superpower, I would have already solved the world’s problems before they even occurred. I would have already played out the mass contagion that is the coronavirus in my head years before it existed, and proper measures would’ve been in place to eliminate the spread of it. I would end world hunger... Read More

Columns, Health, Mental Health

October 21, 2020

Fishing Fever In Martinsville-Henry County

Do you have the fever? The fever to catch some 1st class fish? Virginia Is for Lovers, and Martinsville-Henry County is for Fishing Lovers. Whether you’re looking to hook some beautiful largemouth bass, or snag the daily limit of some gorgeous trophy brown and rainbow trout, Martinsville-Henry County has all the fresh water fishing needed... Read More

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October 16, 2020

Corrie Teague Bobe: Creating New Opportunities to Improve Outcomes

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 reinventing itself. Whether it was inventorying historic buildings as an intern or overseeing River District revitalization efforts as Assistant Director, each position that I’ve... Read More

Cover Feature, Local

October 9, 2020

Think Pink: The Importance of Awareness

“You have breast cancer.” It’s a phrase no woman hopes to hear. But it’s something that one in eight women in the United States will hear at some point in their lives. That’s 13 percent of women who will be affected by the disease. According to the American Cancer Society, over 300,000 women will be... Read More

Health, Women's Health

October 2, 2020

Sandra Chinn-Gilstrap: Challenging Her All-Time Personal Best Each Day

It takes some people a while to find their direction in life, finding it in their mid-30s, while others get zapped right away, discovering their path a bit earlier. Danville native and attorney with Clement Wheatley, Sandra Chinn-Gilstrap falls into the latter category. “I declared at the young age of five years old that I... Read More

Cover Feature, Local

September 16, 2020

7 Ways to Set a Good Example for Your Children

Parenting is hard. The unseen stress of parenting is exhausting as it stands outside the parameters of a mass pandemic. Now the mental load of being a parent has been compacted with even more expectations. COVID-19 has upped our parenting responsibilities, however, that does not mean that we have to let go of our core... Read More

Children's Care, Local

September 16, 2020

A Flavorsome Fall in Martinsville-Henry County

Fall is almost here. For many, fall is the highlight of the year because of all the delightful smells, tastes and flavors that come along with it. The brisk days are perfectly complimented with warm dishes and seasonal activities happening in Martinsville—Henry County. If you are looking for a delightful culinary experience this season, be... Read More

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September 16, 2020

A Good Reflection in the Mirror

“Kids are like a mirror, what they see and hear they do. Be a good reflection for them.” -Kevin Heath That quote is a constant struggle for me. If you’ve followed this column over the past year, you know that I love doing a lot of things with my kids, Kingston and Ava. I’m certainly... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

September 4, 2020

Checking and Savings 101 for Kids

Whether it’s a piggy bank, a jar, or money stuffed under the mattress, parents want to teach their kids to save money early on. Not only is it important to teach children about saving and using money wisely, but it also helps create a sense of responsibility in children to learn how to save and... Read More

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