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George Washington Eagles 2022-23 Preview

The George Washington football team will begin its quest for a third consecutive appearance in the Region 4D championship game when it begins its 2022 campaign with a non-district matchup against Heritage on August 12 at 6 p.m. in Lynchburg. Here are five things you need to know about GW entering the season. Patience is... Read More

Cover Feature, Sports

August 8, 2022

Dan River Wildcats 2022-23 Preview

The Wildcats will take the field under the leadership of fourth-year head coach Brian Womack. The ‘Cats have an overall 13-13 record, including a 10-5 mark in Dogwood District play, and two regional playoff appearances — including a spot in the 2020 Region 2C semifinal — under Womack’s tutelage. Here are five things you need... Read More

Cover Feature, Sports

August 4, 2022

Chatham Cavaliers 2022-23 Preview

In 2022, Chatham football embarks on its first season under head coach Joe Fielder. The Cavaliers finished an overall 4-6 last season with a 2-4 mark in Dogwood District play. Here are five things you need to know about the ‘Cavs heading into the new season. Battled Tested Whether a disappointing 2021 finish, a plethora... Read More

Cover Feature, Sports

August 3, 2022

Bassett Bengals 2022-23 Preview

The Bassett football team has been on the come up over the past few years and head coach Brandon Johnson and the Bengals look to make 2022 their breakout season. Here are five things you need to know about Bassett heading into the season. Top-Gun Quarterback Bassett fans have gotten used to hearing the name... Read More

Cover Feature, Sports

July 5, 2022

The hometown hustle

If you have an eye for the creative and a story to tell, Natalie Hodge would like to invite you into her dream. “I really focus on connecting to people’s heart through my work,” said Hodge, president and CEO of Rudy’s Girl Media, which is based in Martinsville. “There’s always an important human story, and... Read More

Cover Feature, Local

June 6, 2022

No skill wasted. Everything has a purpose.

Entrepreneurs are expected to hustle and do a bit of everything. When one runs a food cart, however, it brings a whole new meaning to the word “hustle.” Allen “Uncle Al” Plumber doesn’t have a wide variety on his menu. What he offers, though, is an experience that hits the spot, wherever he may be.... Read More

Cover Feature, Food + Drink, Local, Uncategorized

May 6, 2022

Get Inside Your Head and Work It Out

Scott Buckner was driving his Outback along the Piney River in Nelson County when he had what he described as a National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation golden Christmas tree moment. Buckner was on one of his overlanding trips — more on that in a minute — and had spent the last hour or so looking for... Read More

Cover Feature, Local

April 10, 2022

Shooting Her Shot

In the second quarter of George Washington girls basketball’s matchup against Salem last December, GW senior Amara Harrell launched a jump shot that fell through the net. GW head coach Mancino Craighead immediately called a timeout and walked onto the court and over to his player. He didn’t offer words of criticism or advice, but... Read More

Cover Feature, Education, Local

March 4, 2022

Write Every Day

“Write every day.” Those were the words of wisdom given to Barry Koplen when he was an aspiring writer—before he ran a business, taught creative writing, practiced photography, or wore many other hats he’s tried on over his years in Danville. But now that he’s “retired,” Koplen does exactly that. He writes every day. So... Read More

Cover Feature, Culture, Local

February 4, 2022

If It’s Not Cooked With Love, You Can Tell

When Justin Williams was looking to find his calling in his hometown of Danville, all he had to do was to call upon his wide variety of life experiences, be they in the military, his education, or his family’s legacy in the food service industry. “I’ve taken a lot of the things I’ve seen and... Read More

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