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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December 5, 2019

2019 Community Strong Person of the Year: Sylvia Brooks

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Sylvia Brooks grew up in Pelham, North Carolina. She has served on the Danville Police Department for 24 years. Brooks is the youth engagement corporal. Brooks helps to create a positive relationship between the police department and... Read More

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December 3, 2019

2019 Community Strong Person of the Year: Mark Aron

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION If you’re a frequent facebooker, odds are you’ve seen Mark Aron from River City TV on your newsfeed. Aron is on the pulse of what’s happening in Danville. He spends a good part of his time to... Read More

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October 2, 2019

Welcome to the Dan River Region

An excerpt from Come Visit Our Town Danville-Pittsylvania County 2019 On behalf of the leaders and citizens of the Dan River Region, we cordially welcome you to Danville–Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Our two communities are united by the Dan River, and our leaders and citizens believe that we can have a global impact working collaboratively. This... Read More

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March 15, 2019

Running for a Cure

The Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association, The Danville Running and Fitness, and Danville Parks & Recreation are partnering to bring the 10th Annual Bridge2Bridge 5K, 10Km Bike Ride, and Kids’ Fun Ride to Danville on April 13, 2019. Over 700 people attended the 2018 event that raised 58,000 dollars to help aid the Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association’s mission... Read More

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December 14, 2018

Corey Williams: 2018 Community Strong Person of the Year

Corey Williams is the founder and creative director of Rivertown, a local creative agency that provides marketing and media services to individuals and small businesses. A Danville transplant and an Averett University alumnus, Corey received his B.S. in Psychology in May 2014. After graduating and serving a year as an intern through the Danville RegionalFoundation,... Read More

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December 14, 2018

Camilla McCoy: 2018 Community Strong Person of the Year

Camilla McCoy has dedicated her career to helping families and children in various settings. She has worked in residential treatment facilities serving children, adolescents, and families for over 12 years. Presently, Camilla is Director of Clinical Services at Southstone Behavioral Health in South Boston,Virginia. She collaborates with social service agencies, court service units , and... Read More

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December 13, 2018

Bruce Hedrick: 2018 Community Strong Person of the Year

Bruce Hedrick has held many jobs throughout his life ranging from starting as a grocery bagger on his 16th birthday, to traveling around the country selling tickets for sports teams. His first assignment with Sport Productions was in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Bruce was hooked. He returned to the area. After various jobs, Bruce... Read More

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December 13, 2018

Debra Dockery: 2018 Community Strong Person of the Year

Debra Dockery is a busy woman, yet while owning two businesses, Computer Bookkeeping and Tax Services and Curves, she still finds time to volunteer. She holds a deep passion for community devotion. Her mom inspired Debra through her own volunteer work with schools and delivering flowers to the hospital. Debra has held the role of... Read More

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