When most people picture storm chasers, they imagine adrenaline junkies racing toward tornadoes in customized vehicles packed with high-tech gear. But for Chris White, a veteran Virginia-based storm chaser, the reality is far less glamorous and far more methodical. “Most of the time spent chasing involves driving, parking and waiting for storms to fire, and... Read More

 John Crane isn’t just another reporter—he’s a storyteller who discovered his calling through an unconventional journey. Growing up in Pittsylvania County, Crane’s early love for newspapers began with baseball box scores and sports pages, a passion that would eventually transform into a career spanning decades. Unlike many journalists who chart a direct course, Crane’s route... Read More

From scaling rooftops to diving underwater, Josh Lucia has filmed it all. But his journey into videography began in an unlikely place: a second-grade classroom where he channeled Jim Carrey’s character from The Mask to entertain his classmates. That early taste of performance, combined with a childhood spent practicing magic tricks and consuming films, laid... Read More