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Chatham is… Welcoming

The Town’s fascinating attractions are easily accessible by foot. Chatham is a community of friendly, courteous, and relaxed residents who enjoy chatting with visitors. It’s a great place for leisurely walks and shopping. Stop by any business and employees and customers will be happy to provide information if needed on must-see spots. A stroll down... Read More

Local

June 7, 2023

Chatham is… Historical

Pittsylvania County Courthouse • The interior of the courthouse has been restored with funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Virginia Historic Commission. • This courthouse was the site of a landmark decision in the case of Ex Parte Virginia which ruled that no one can be excluded from jury duty based... Read More

Local

June 2, 2023

Why You Should Visit Chatham

Somewhere along the way, the charming Town of Chatham earned the distinction “Prettiest Little Town in Southside Virginia.” At no time of year is that more evident than in the spring, when the trees are freshly green, and the maples, dogwoods, and azaleas add all their colors to the scene. Along with the natural beauty... Read More

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May 18, 2023

My Ultimate Goal is to Inspire Millions of People All Over the World

The following is an excerpt from Rockingham Magazine. Jenna Rice was born in Maine and raised in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “Basically, I’m from New England,” she said. Now, Rice calls Greensboro, North Carolina home. She is a full-time street artist and spray-paint muralist. “You can find my work all over North Carolina and in... Read More

Arts + Music, Local

March 10, 2023

Danville Parks and Recreation: Our Parks Are Getting More Playful

Danville Parks and Recreation: Our Parks Are Getting More Playful Danville Parks and Recreation is celebrating recent accomplishments and future activities in 2023 and beyond. The department is groundbreaking on several projects and preparing plans and funding for more improvements to the park system in the upcoming years. Third Avenue Park is now under construction.... Read More

Local, Uncategorized

March 8, 2023

Danville Public Schools: Focused on Investing in Bright Futures

Danville Public Schools: Focused on Investing in Bright Futures For Danville Public Schools, the past two years have been productive as we continue the work to improve our school division. We are focusing on creating an environment that leads to the success of all students academically, socially, and emotionally, and we are looking forward to... Read More

Local, Uncategorized

March 6, 2023

A Look at Danville’s Resurgence

A Look at Danville’s Resurgence There is a song on Black Sabbath’s Vol.4 record called “Changes.” Ozzy Osborne sings, “I’m going through changes.” The significance of this song is in the title (and chorus). It marks a change in style for the band. It’s a heartfelt ballad where most of its songs had been sludgy,... Read More

Local

February 24, 2023

The River District: Downtown Living is Getting Closer

In the Main Street revitalization community, we often say that a city’s downtown is it’s “living room.” When vibrant and alive, it is where the community spends time together, entertains guests, and where residents feel a shared sense of belonging. Danville’s transformation into the “Comeback City” began in 2009 when a developer visited and seeing... Read More

Local

February 10, 2023

City Notes: In the Beginning…

I may know what you’re thinking. At least I think I do. As a couple just visiting Danville, VA, what does this title mean, and what does it have to do with you? Am I assuming you are Civil War buffs? Absolutely not. Do I think you’re looking for a place that has a lot... Read More

City Notes, Local

February 8, 2023

Effort, Discipline, Faith, and Positive Choices

Most people know him as “Peanut.” “I had the nickname before a real name,” George Perdue said. After being born in Germany, he has lived in Danville for the last fifty years. Perdue retired from Lowes after thirty years of service. Recently, he married his best friend, Jessi, on Bridge Street in Danville. “We love... Read More

Entrepreneurship, Local