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Bold strategies yielding big results for Danville

Take a drive into the heart of Danville and you will come to the point where two historic districts — downtown and the Tobacco Warehouse District — are tied together by the Dan River. Nine years ago, city leaders bet they could better develop the two areas if they were marketed as one. With this... Read More

Local

July 10, 2019

Spend summer on the Smith River

There’s no better way to beat the heat than getting in the water, and the crisp, cool 45-degree waters of the Smith River will cool you down. Along the Smith River Trail System, eleven public canoe ramps are available for use by paddlers and fishermen. If you enjoy whitewater, canoe or kayak the river during... Read More

Local

June 18, 2019

What will you discover?

Halifax County and South Boston, Virginia lie just north of the Carolina border where stunning scenic byways and classic country roads will lead you through beautiful countryside and into quaint downtowns and various attractions, including vineyards, historical landmarks, two state parks, a world-class equestrian ranch, and a craft distillery. Come, venture our way for a... Read More

Local

June 6, 2019

Trolling pirates that plunder

What not to post on facebook while on vacation We all love sharing those photos of us enjoying our vacations, making all those still sitting at their desk jealous of our current adventures. Yet, there is a right way and a wrong way to do it, and if you are not careful, you could come... Read More

Local

May 10, 2019

The Rewards of Hard Work

Grace Holland, being the fourth Wahoo in her family and George Washington High School’s 2019 Valedictorian, is a success to her family and to the city of Danville. An immensely self-motivated citizen in the community and a model student when held to any standard, Holland serves as a testament for hard-work and respecting the value... Read More

Education, Local, People

May 7, 2019

If a task is begun, never leave it till’ it is done

Determination has led Elizabeth Durham to be the dedicated student, dancer, violinist, and philanthropist she is today. “Once I start something, I am committed. This is the way that my mother has raised me,” states Durham. Durham will graduate from Chatham High School this May having been a member of the Beta Club, the Fellowship... Read More

Education, Local

April 18, 2019

A Brew Lover’s Utopia

Brew lovers rejoice! More than 60 craft beers will be on tap for the second annual SoBo Brew Fest, happening at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Constitution Square, located at 432 Main Street in South Boston. This year’s festival will provide a fun day of sampling expertly chosen craft beers, live music, food... Read More

Food + Drink, Local

April 10, 2019

Every Piece of Furniture Tells a Story

To some people, the furniture in Dr. Andrew Gehrken’s home might look like pieces of dark wood. Most pieces date to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They were made in Eastern and Piedmont Virginia and North Carolina during a time when this land was transforming through revolution from a backwater colony of a... Read More

Local

March 15, 2019

Running for a Cure

The Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association, The Danville Running and Fitness, and Danville Parks & Recreation are partnering to bring the 10th Annual Bridge2Bridge 5K, 10Km Bike Ride, and Kids’ Fun Ride to Danville on April 13, 2019. Over 700 people attended the 2018 event that raised 58,000 dollars to help aid the Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association’s mission... Read More

Community Strong, Local

February 27, 2019

The Music Man

We last spoke with Matt Crowder in November 2016. At the time, Crowder had just finished playing on Jason Springs’s debut album, Blue Collar Bones and Busted Knuckles. Since then, he has continued to play the local scene, released a debut solo album, and is this year’s top vote-getter in the 2019 Rave Awards. Crowder... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Local