Looking Ahead at Danville’s Future

2020 was a year unlike no other (thanks to the pandemic). Still, it also gave further evidence that the city is undergoing a remarkable transformation to a safe city with a diversified, modern economy. Consider the following events in 2020 (to name a few): The Police Department reported crime is down in most categories, and... Read More

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December 22, 2020

2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Alison Williamson

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Alison Williamson grew up in Lynchburg and is twice an alumnus of Liberty University. Williamson married her Danville-native husband in 2010. After seven years living in North and South Carolina, they moved to Danville in 2017. The couple... Read More

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December 19, 2020

2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Travis Tarpley

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Travis Tarpley was born and raised in Danville. Tarpley attended Danville Public Schools where he played basketball, football, and ran track. He went to Delaware State University on a full football scholarship, broke three school records, and earned... Read More

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December 17, 2020

2020 Community Strong People of the Year: L.C. and Bernice Moore

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Bernice and L.C. Moore have been married for 49 “wonderful” years. They have a son, Daniel, who along with his wife Zoe has given Bernice and L.C. two grandchildren, Ethan and Caitlin. Bernice enjoys walking with friends daily.... Read More

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December 15, 2020

2020 Community Strong People of the Year: Ferrell and Cookie Edmunds

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Ferrell and Felicia Veal Edmunds, better known as “Cookie” have been fixtures of positivity in our community for many years. They have been married for 26 years, have three sons in the NFL, and have been foster parents... Read More

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December 11, 2020

2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Angienette Dixon

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Angienette Dixon says she is “first a servant of God.” She is also a loving wife, and a mother of four beautiful girls, two grandkids, and a devoted daughter. Dixon also created Hoop Don’t Shoot, a community program... Read More

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December 9, 2020

2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Scott Booth

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Scott Booth moved to Danville in early 2018 to become the City’s chief of police. He grew up in North Cumberland County, Virginia. After graduating high school, Booth spent six years in the Army, deploying overseas several times,... Read More

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November 12, 2020

The Ever-Adapting World of Small Business

British entrepreneur James Caan said it best, “Nothing will replace the thrill of creating a profitable company from scratch.” From being the master of your own destiny, to being your own boss, to having an impact on your community, to watching what you’ve built become grown, entrepreneurs and small business owners have feelings like none... Read More

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October 16, 2020

Corrie Teague Bobe: Creating New Opportunities to Improve Outcomes

Corrie Teague Bobe joined the Danville Office of Economic Development nearly 11 years ago. “Economic development is a challenging yet rewarding career path to pursue, especially in a community that is reinventing itself. Whether it was inventorying historic buildings as an intern or overseeing River District revitalization efforts as Assistant Director, each position that I’ve... Read More

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October 13, 2020

Kelly Cunningham: Inside the Fashion Haus

A boss can be described in several ways. It is someone who takes charge and directs, someone who leads those around them, someone who is not afraid to take chances. When you think of a boss in those terms, look towards Kelly Cunningham, a local boss lady. A Danville native, Cunningham attended George Washington High... Read More

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