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Rose Here or Chose Here: Halifax’s Charm

The town of Halifax is on the cusp of something big. With revitalization firmly on its mind, Halifax has a clear vision for the future of its downtown. Plans are in motion for design and improvements to both the public infrastructure and the facades, parking and pedestrian access for businesses in the downtown area. Town... Read More

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August 16, 2018

Celebrate Craft Beer Month at Mountain Valley Brewing

Celebrate Virginia Craft Beer Month with a visit to Mountain Valley Brewing (MVB) in Axton, VA. MVB, which opened in May 2017, is Martinsville-Henry County’s first and only craft brewery. According to the Virginia Tourism Corporation, “Virginia is truly for craft beer lovers, travelers and craft breweries nationwide are taking notice. In the last decade,... Read More

Food + Drink, Local

August 2, 2018

The Journey Along Smith River

Gathering volume below Bassett, the Smith River meanders through Henry County, channeled by historic structures such as a Native American fish weir, rocky navigation sluices and diversions for water intakes along the industrial corridor. At times of normal water flows, this section is rated as suitable for novices and low to intermediate paddlers. Mid-way down... Read More

Arts + Music, Local

August 2, 2018

A Most Excellent River

There is a secret treasure hidden on the slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southern Virginia, and it is less than a day’s drive from five major cities in Virginia and North Carolina. The beautiful Smith River has it all: paddling, fishing, hiking, and more. Come for the relaxation and adventures of the river... Read More

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July 3, 2018

The Purpose of Community Walks

Since becoming Chief of Police for the City of Danville in February of 2018, I have had two primary focus areas: to reduce violent crime and increase the community outreach efforts of the Danville Police Department. I have found Danville to be a great city that is open to new ideas, ideas that will only... Read More

Danville Police, Web Exclusive

June 18, 2018

Welcome to the Old West End

The Old West End (OWE) was built on the values of elegance, living of the highest quality, and the finest of architectures. To this day, those values still live and project themselves into the streets where this historical district resides. The city of Danville still finds itself with jaws dropped in awe at the beauty... Read More

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June 18, 2018

Reality Check Part III: It’s all about the cash flow

All businesses are equal in the eyes of financial failure. Many people are under the false impression that well-established businesses are safe from any form of financial collapse; however, the reality is that all businesses are at risk of financial mishaps. Companies, large and small, are vulnerable. Likewise, just as easy as a company can... Read More

Business, Entrepreneurship, Local

June 8, 2018

Out Of This World: A look at the Space Festival at VMNH

Space. We’ve all dreamed of it, but few of us have ever had the opportunity to venture into the final frontier. On Saturday, June 16, the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville is set to bring us all closer to our unrealized, intergalactic dreams, when it hosts its first-ever Space Festival from 9 a.m.... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Local

May 10, 2018

Small Gestures Make A Difference

You may recognize Debra Dockery from her businesses Computer Bookkeeping and Tax Services and Curves. Dockery has a keen business sense and understands that to be successful you must value all interactions with people. “I love what I do. I love my clients. I want to provide special attention to my clients year after year,”... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

May 9, 2018

Preserving Firefighter History Through Art

For the past 13 years, Billy Scearce, Jr. has been a captain with the Danville Fire Department at Station 6 on Westover Drive. He began his career protecting the residents of Danville in 1981 with the Danville Sheriff’s Office where he spent seven years as a deputy sheriff. ” I had the opportunity to switch... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Local, People