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Jon Horin: 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year

What makes Jon Horin community strong? Jon, is not a Danville native but he and his wife moved here 3 years ago and have been actively engaged in the community. He leads the local Noblis Center for Applied High Performance Computing on Bridge Street. I chose Jon as a 2017 Community Strong Person of the... Read More

Community Strong, People

December 11, 2017

Kenny Lewis Sr. : 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year

What makes Kenny Lewis Sr. community strong? “Kenny is a local leader with a long history of giving his time and leadership ability through the Danville Public Schools and the Church Based Tutorial Program. He has the ability to create partnerships and bring people together – what our community needs. He always carries himself with... Read More

Community Strong, People

October 3, 2017

Renewed Energy

In Danville, Averett University is known as “your hometown university.” It’s a title Averett President Dr. Tiffany Franks doesn’t take lightly. “I feel the label ‘hometown university’ is earned not given. It comes from tremendous community engagement and outreach on our part, and the things we do to enhance the quality of life in the... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

June 14, 2017

Teresa Wiseman: Community Strong Person of the Year 2016

Teresa Wiseman serves on the United Way Board of Directors, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts Board of Directors, and the Danville – Pittsylvania County Schools Career and Technical Education Advisory Council. In the past, she served on the Haven of the Dan River Region Board of Directors. Teresa is part of the Danville Toyota... Read More

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June 14, 2017

Hampton Wilkins: Community Strong Person of the Year 2016

Hampton Wilkins was born and raised in the Dan River Region. A realtor since 1975, he has been a major player in Danville’s transformation into a thriving, growing city. He is a local past president of the Dan River Region Association of Realtors and is well-known throughout Virginia, serving on the state level on numerous... Read More

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June 14, 2017

Von Wellington: Community Strong Person of the Year 2016

Von Wellington is a graduate of Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in Christian Leadership and has received a certification in Science and Technology of Visual Arts. Von also holds Associate of Applied Science (Digital Film & Video Technology/ Animation) degree from Piedmont Community College in Yanceyville. Von organized Wellington Film Group LLC in 2012... Read More

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June 14, 2017

Telly Tucker: Community Strong Person of the Year 2016

Telly D. Tucker is a 2004 graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in International Businesses with a minor in Spanish. Since 2014, Telly has served as Director of Economic Development for the City of Danville. Prior to his arrival in Danville, he served James City County as the Assistant... Read More

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June 14, 2017

Lauren Mathena: Community Strong Person of the Year 2016

Lauren Michelle Mathena is the Marketing Director at All Care Home Health, the Center for Pediatric Therapies and Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab. Lauren holds a Master of Health Administration from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is an honors graduate of the University of Virginia and Danville Public Schools. Lauren... Read More

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June 13, 2017

LeAnne Hardy: Community Strong Person of the Year 2016

LeAnne Hardy is the daughter of Robert & “Woodie” Hardy of the Brosville community and the proud mother of James Hunt III and “Aunt-Mom” to Jacob Hardy. She received her MBA from Averett University and currently works as a manufacturing accountant. Her passion for suicide awareness and prevention stems from losing her brother, “Slick” to... Read More

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June 13, 2017

Theresa Carter: Community Strong Person of the Year 2016

Theresa Carter graduated from Columbia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. In May 2016, she received a Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling. Theresa urges people to never give up on their goals. She accomplished her degrees as a senior. Theresa has been a part of the neighborhood watch in White... Read More

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