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

Business, Community Strong, Local

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

Community Strong, Local

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

Community Strong, Local

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

Community Strong, Local

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

Community Strong, Local

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

Community Strong, Local

December 12, 2018

Liz Cervantes: 2018 Community Strong Person of the Year

LizCervantes is currently a Graduate and Professional Studies Student SuccessCoach at Averett University where she produces a podcast called “Ask aPro.” She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from North Carolina State University and is currently pursuing her Masters of Science in Applied Data Analytics. Liz is a co-founder of Collidescope, Danville’s newest LGTBQ+... Read More

Community Strong, Local

December 12, 2018

Sheila Baynes: 2018 Community Strong Person of the Year

Sheila Baynes has lived in Danville for over 35 years. She graduated fromLeadership Southside XXII and is a Middle Border Forward alumna. In addition to working full time in a local law office, Sheila serves on the Danville CommunityCollege Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors for Haven of the Dan RiverRegion, and the Board... Read More

Community Strong, Local

September 12, 2018

South Boston: On the Grow

Expansion and growth in downtown South Boston are stronger than ever. A combination of public and private investment—not any single person, business or project—has spurred a renaissance in downtown South Boston. The Town is showing signs of renewed vitality and has recently seen interest in new restaurants, specialty shops, and entertainment businesses. In 2017, the... Read More

Community Strong, Local

May 10, 2018

Small Gestures Make A Difference

You may recognize Debra Dockery from her businesses Computer Bookkeeping and Tax Services and Curves. Dockery has a keen business sense and understands that to be successful you must value all interactions with people. “I love what I do. I love my clients. I want to provide special attention to my clients year after year,”... Read More

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