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March 7, 2025

Behind the Clouds: The Life of a Virginia Storm Chaser

When most people picture storm chasers, they imagine adrenaline junkies racing toward tornadoes in customized vehicles packed with high-tech gear. But for Chris White, a veteran Virginia-based storm chaser, the reality is far less glamorous and far more methodical. “Most of the time spent chasing involves driving, parking and waiting for storms to fire, and... Read More
Back Stage
February 7, 2025

Back Stage: Behind the Byline

 John Crane isn’t just another reporter—he’s a storyteller who discovered his calling through an unconventional journey. Growing up in Pittsylvania County, Crane’s early love for newspapers began with baseball box scores and sports pages, a passion that would eventually transform into a career spanning decades. Unlike many journalists who chart a direct course, Crane’s route... Read More
Back Stage
January 10, 2025

Back Stage: Behind the Curtains of a Videographer

From scaling rooftops to diving underwater, Josh Lucia has filmed it all. But his journey into videography began in an unlikely place: a second-grade classroom where he channeled Jim Carrey’s character from The Mask to entertain his classmates. That early taste of performance, combined with a childhood spent practicing magic tricks and consuming films, laid... Read More
Back Stage
May 24, 2023

Stillness

Until last year, I spent most of my life reacting instead of responding. I think back on those times and nothing good ever came from being impulsive. It’s natural to go on the defensive when someone says something negative to you or is rude. Human interaction isn’t a simple a math equation where a negative... Read More
Work-In-Progress
April 21, 2023

Under Control

I unintentionally started a feud about six months ago. I stopped by a local restaurant after the gym to pick up dinner. One employee was having a bad night, or so I thought. I’ve since learned that this employee seems to have a terrible night every time I’m in the restaurant. It is that, or... Read More
Work-In-Progress
February 22, 2023

Feeling SAD

Some of my favorite childhood memories include snow. I always thought I was friends with winter. The break-up was sneaky at first. Since I had always looked forward to colder temperatures during sweltering summer months, I never expected winter to give me the cold shoulder. And then winter 2021 hit. I spent more time in... Read More
Work-In-Progress
March 10, 2022

An Invitation

My busy day begins at 5:30 AM. I rush towards the shower and the coffeemaker. My only goal is to get ready for work fast and quietly. Why? Well, because I have two crazy and adventurous daughters who wake up wide-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to tackle the day with each another. My only goal is... Read More
Columns, Lifestyles
February 15, 2022

Every Girl Needs a Dog

Every girl needs a dog. It’s science, well, truthfully, I don’t know it if is science, but it should be. I am certain there is some type of study that shows endorphins being released when you see a cute animal. Either way, it is true, EVERY girl needs a dog. I look back on my... Read More
Columns, Features
December 4, 2020

A Village

All my life, I have heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Before having children, I often thought this was a cliche thing to say. I knew many people at the time that were raising children without a “village.”  I was dead set on being an independent woman that raised strong... Read More
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