2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Travis Tarpley

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Travis Tarpley was born and raised in Danville. Tarpley attended Danville Public Schools where he played basketball, football, and ran track. He went to Delaware State University on a full football scholarship, broke three school records, and earned... Read More

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December 17, 2020

2020 Community Strong People of the Year: L.C. and Bernice Moore

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Bernice and L.C. Moore have been married for 49 “wonderful” years. They have a son, Daniel, who along with his wife Zoe has given Bernice and L.C. two grandchildren, Ethan and Caitlin. Bernice enjoys walking with friends daily.... Read More

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December 15, 2020

2020 Community Strong People of the Year: Ferrell and Cookie Edmunds

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Ferrell and Felicia Veal Edmunds, better known as “Cookie” have been fixtures of positivity in our community for many years. They have been married for 26 years, have three sons in the NFL, and have been foster parents... Read More

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December 11, 2020

2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Angienette Dixon

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Angienette Dixon says she is “first a servant of God.” She is also a loving wife, and a mother of four beautiful girls, two grandkids, and a devoted daughter. Dixon also created Hoop Don’t Shoot, a community program... Read More

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December 9, 2020

2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Scott Booth

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Scott Booth moved to Danville in early 2018 to become the City’s chief of police. He grew up in North Cumberland County, Virginia. After graduating high school, Booth spent six years in the Army, deploying overseas several times,... Read More

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December 20, 2019

2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Silas Zeidler

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Silas Zeidler is an 11-year-old with a plan to help as many in need as he can. Zeidler attends Carlisle School in Martinsville and enjoys playing video games, sports, and collecting baseball cards. He is active in... Read More

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December 18, 2019

2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Robbie Woodall

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Robbie Woodall, a life-long resident of Danville and Pittsylvania County, began volunteering early in life. After graduating from Tunstall High School, Woodall joined the Danville Life Saving Crew. For over 30 years, Woodall has been a key... Read More

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December 16, 2019

2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Mike Mondul

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Sheriff Michael S. “Mike” Mondul was raised in a military family and born in Newport, Rhode Island while his father attended Naval War College. He graduated from Herndon High School. After a 1 and half year stint... Read More

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December 13, 2019

2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Shelby Irving

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Danville Fire Department Fire Marshall, Shelby Irving, the youngest of 7 children, was born and raised in Danville. After graduating from Ferrum College, she worked with Danville Parks and Recreation. She became the first female firefighter in... Read More

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December 9, 2019

2019 Community Strong Person of the Year: Kelly Cunningham

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Kelly Cunningham was born and raised in Danville. After attending Norfolk State University, Cunningham moved back to Danville in 2009. She is the founder and CEO of The Fashion Haus which introduces the city’s youth to fashion... Read More

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