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A not so well-hidden treat (And it’s free)

One place that residents and visitors consider to be Danville’s leading attraction is Ballou Park. Located only a short shuttle ride from the future casino site, Ballou Park was named after Captain Charles A. Ballou, the City Engineer who was also, the Superintendent of Public Works (1878) who envisioned the Park and, on its site,... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Local

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 27, 2022

Speaking of UFOS

Leaving Curacao was difficult but necessary. I had work to do at home, books to write, pictures to take, stories to tell. Having packed, all that was left to do was to say goodbye to Chevy, the housekeeper, with a little gift and to climb in the taxi/van for my ride to the airport. When... Read More

Arts + Music, Features, 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 12, 2022

Having a Blast

It’s almost time to brush off home plate, dig into the batter’s box and toe the rubber for a new season of Danville Otterbots baseball, the sophomore campaign of a club that’s made up, fittingly, of college freshmen and sophomores. For General Manager Austin Scher, last season might have had a few growing pains, but... Read More

Features, Local

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 13, 2022

The Indie Bookstore Resurgence

You’ve heard of shopping local, but how about reading local? In a time when local businesses face many challenges, from e-books to competition from big- box stores to the pandemic, one type of business that is maintaining its place in the local market is the independent bookstore. Once a staple of any community and a... Read More

Features, 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

December 13, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Constance Covington

Constance Covington grew up in Danville and has been part of the community all her life. She has worked with one area of the community, Cardinal Village, for the past fourteen years plus. Covington says, “God has blessed me with this opportunity to have housing here. Based on what I saw within my community, I... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

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