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Randy Johnson : 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year

What makes Randy Johnson community strong? “God’s Pit Crew has inspired me for years now. We have worked with them for a long time and being able to know Mr. Johnson personally, there is no one better to receive this. The work they do in and out of the community is unfathomable. I chose Mr.... Read More

Community Strong, People

December 19, 2017

James Buckner: 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year

What makes James Buckner community strong? “James is a member of the Danville City Council and is pro-active in community issues. He orchestrated the Bridge Street Food Truck Rodeo and the re-emergence of the Main Line Trolley. I chose James to be a 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year for his passion to see... Read More

Community Strong, People

December 13, 2017

Lorrie Eanes-Brooks : 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year

What makes Lorrie Eanes-Brooks community strong? Lorrie is a Board Member of the Danville Pittsylvania County Community Services Board and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – VA Chapter. She uses her voice on both of these Boards to make better known the needs of those in our community. She has been consuming trainings for... Read More

Community Strong, People

December 12, 2017

Jon Horin: 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year

What makes Jon Horin community strong? Jon, is not a Danville native but he and his wife moved here 3 years ago and have been actively engaged in the community. He leads the local Noblis Center for Applied High Performance Computing on Bridge Street. I chose Jon as a 2017 Community Strong Person of the... Read More

Community Strong, People

December 11, 2017

Kenny Lewis Sr. : 2017 Community Strong Person of the Year

What makes Kenny Lewis Sr. community strong? “Kenny is a local leader with a long history of giving his time and leadership ability through the Danville Public Schools and the Church Based Tutorial Program. He has the ability to create partnerships and bring people together – what our community needs. He always carries himself with... Read More

Community Strong, People

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

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

October 5, 2017

Young Professionals: The Averett Connection

Elizabeth Harris Elizabeth Harris serves as the Market Marketing Director for SOVAHealth, overseeing marketing and communications for both Memorial Hospital in Martinsville and Danville Regional Medical Center. The past months have been a challenging time for her and her coworkers as they have tirelessly worked to complete the re-branding of both hospitals to the... Read More

Business, People

October 4, 2017

DocuDave: Celebrating 15 Years of Learning

On day on his talk show, Dr. Joey Faucette took a moment to talk about “DocuDave.” “He was referring to David Hobson, owner of Docusystems Co. Inc. Faucette praised Hobson, calling him “a rare find these days.” He spoke of Hobson’s good business model and great customer service. It’s those characteristics that have led to... Read More

Business, People

October 3, 2017

Renewed Energy

In Danville, Averett University is known as “your hometown university.” It’s a title Averett President Dr. Tiffany Franks doesn’t take lightly. “I feel the label ‘hometown university’ is earned not given. It comes from tremendous community engagement and outreach on our part, and the things we do to enhance the quality of life in the... Read More

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