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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

Local

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

Local

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

April 12, 2018

Martinsville Celebrates the 85th Historic Garden Week Tour

When Dr. and Mrs. Donald Grayson were planning their 1998 wedding, Dr. Grayson’s partner and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. Donald Richman, offered to host the event in their Martinsville garden. The Richman garden had been featured three days earlier in the 65th Annual Historic Garden Week in Virginia. The grounds were filled with roses... Read More

Events, Local

April 11, 2018

The Camera’s Eye: A Q&A With Matt Bell

You’ve seen his work in the Register & Bee, on his Living in Danville & Pittsylvania County facebook group, and most recently as a reporter and photographer at the Chatham Star-Tribune. We sat down with photographer Matt Bell to discuss his introduction and inspirations into the world of photography. Can you give the readers an... Read More

Culture, Local, People