A Tasty Holiday in MHC

Dreaming of turkey legs and pumpkin pie? The season will soon be upon us, and we invite you to kick your Thanksgiving meal and traditions up a notch with some Martinsville-Henry County foods, spirits and fun! Holiday Dishes Served the MHC Way Checkered Pig is known for their famous barbecue and ribs, but they also... Read More

Food + Drink, Local

November 16, 2017

A Desire To Help Others

There is a love and passion for the Martinsville-Henry County region that drives Autumn Morris. It’s at the core of her being. A native of Henry County, Morris has seen the region go through it all. The good times, and the bad. “From an early age, I was always impressed by the resilience of this... Read More

Local, New College Institute, People

November 8, 2017

A Musician’s Journey

In 1984, popular music spanned many genres. Tina Turner and Madonna ruled the pop airwaves. With perfection, Prince blended R&B and rock with “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy.” And thanks to MTV, RATT (with the help of Milton Berle) ushered in the beginning of hair metal with “Round and Round.” Countless teenagers watched... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Local

November 6, 2017

Paving the Way for Education and Careers at NCI

Nestled in Martinsville is New College Institute (NCI), a state-funded educational entity that provides access to bachelor’s degree completion programs, master’s degrees, teacher endorsement programs, teacher recertification courses, and more through partnerships with colleges and universities. NCI strives to be accessible and convenient for students of all ages. The NCI staff, faculty, and board members... Read More

Local, New College Institute

November 5, 2017

What Efforts, Strategies, and Initiatives are Imperative to Improve Student Outcomes?

Simply put, the most important efforts, strategies, and initiatives that will result in improved student outcomes require Danville Public Schools to implement the highest quality and most engaging instructional strategies in every classroom every day. Fortunately, Danville Public Schools has a rich history of high-quality performance. In previous articles, my efforts to explain where... Read More

Education, From the Superintendent

November 3, 2017

Brandon Ray Brown: A Sister’s Story

I first visited an Out of the Darkness Walk in September of 2016, after losing my younger brother, Brandon Ray Brown, in December of 2015. Brandon’s suicide on December 8, 2015, just two days passed his thirty-sixth birthday, was the most horrific tragedy my family has ever faced. However, it was not as shocking as... Read More

Health, Local, Mental Health

November 3, 2017

Out of the Darkness Walks for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) continues its goal raise suicide awareness in our area through the Danville-Pittsylvania County Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk. The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in hundreds of communities across the country this year with the proceeds benefiting the American... Read More

Health, Local, Mental Health

October 25, 2017

Access to Averett Means Access to the Future

Averett University recently welcomed its largest freshmen class on record this August. The 371 new students come from 16 states and 15 foreign countries. “We are so excited about this incoming class,” says Stacy Gato, Vice President of Enrollment Management. “This is such a diverse group of young people, with many from new regions that... Read More

Averett, Local

October 23, 2017

Access to Averett Means Access to Community

In 2014, the Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) was established to be the regional hub for linking students and faculty with community partners to create distinctive learning experiences and career opportunities as well as to strengthen the social and economic vitality of our region. Dr. Alexis Ehrhardt, Executive Director of CCECC says,... Read More

Averett, Local

October 10, 2017

Access to Averett Means Access to Relationships

In 2009, the city of Danville and Averett University formed one of the first public private partnerships in the tobacco warehouse district now known as the booming River District. Averett, along with Danville Regional Foundation, took over the former Dimon, Inc. headquarters building that had sat vacant for eight years. The building was transformed into... Read More

Averett, Local, People