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2023 Community Strong Person of the Year: Jim Godfrey

Jim Godfrey has always loved animals of all kinds. He sees the need to give his time because animals can use a helping hand with problems caused by no fault of their own. “Strays and homeless pets are our fault. I like to help in any way I can.” Godfrey has been Santa to the... Read More

Community Strong, Cover Feature

November 2, 2023

A Life Full of Interesting Tales

At-98 years old, Richard “Dick” Inlow has called Danville home for many years, but he originally hails from Detroit, Michigan. He earned an English degree, but his career path ended up more calculating than conjugating. For 30 years, Inlow taught as a math professor at Averett University in Danville. He has spent time as an... Read More

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August 3, 2023

Doe Run Farm (In Patrick County)

Fall is a magical place in Patrick County as the leaves change along the mountain ridges and cooler air filters over the area. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs along the county’s border with many outlets onto the connecting back roads and small towns. There’s plenty of fun to find in the county, from apple orchards... Read More

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August 1, 2023

The Parkway Explorer’s Guise to Patrick County

The Blue Ridge Parkway runs 469 miles through the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. To its millions of travelers annually, this mountaintop roadway is known for its scenic beauty, historic attractions and abundant outdoor recreation. Riding on the Parkway can give you that much needed getaway from the hustle and bustle of daily life.... Read More

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July 3, 2023

The Girl Who Would Fight a Dragon If You Asked Her To

Brit Hart is “the girl who would fight a dragon if you asked her to.” She developed a love for sports early in life. “I started playing soccer, competitively, at age five.” The passion seeped into Hart’s education, helping her to earn a master’s degree in sports management. Even though her career path was trending... Read More

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May 2, 2023

My Passion, Your Forever Memories

Laura Chaleby isn’t a native southerner. She grew up in Michigan where, she said, the Great Lakes help to offset the cold. She got a taste of the south seven years ago after her husband’s career as a chemical engineer brought them, and their daughter, to Danville. Speaking about her husband, Chaleby said, “What they... Read More

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April 6, 2023

One Patient at a Time

New CEO of SOVAH Health, Steve Heatherly wants to see the hospital make a difference in individual lives and the community. He began a career in health care over 25 years ago after obtaining an undergraduate degree in financial management from UNC-Asheville. Heatherly then earned a master’s degree in business administration from Western Carolina University... Read More

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October 3, 2022

Lots of Change

For Dr. Angela Hairston, it pays to have a plan, and it pays off even more when you put that plan into action. That’s what drives Hairston in her role as superintendent of Danville Public Schools. Strategic thinking in the pursuit of academic excellence. That pursuit has come during a challenging time, however, as Hairston... Read More

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August 11, 2022

Tunstall Trojans 2022-23 Preview

Tunstall will open its fourth season under head coach Randy Hunsicker. With all COVID-19 protocols behind the Trojans, Hunsicker is excited to see what his team can do with the return to normalcy. Here’s five things you need to know about Tunstall heading into the season… Return to Normalcy The name of the hit movie... Read More

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August 10, 2022

Martinsville Bulldogs 2022-23 Preview

Here’s a quick look at the Bulldogs’ 2022 schedule and how it squares up compared to last year. After a season-opening loss to Glenvar to start the season, Martinsville bounced back against Morehead with a 34-18 victory. Rising senior Ray Dickerson played a huge role in the Bulldogs’ convincing win — their first since 2018... Read More

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