Every Girl Needs a Dog

Every girl needs a dog. It’s science, well, truthfully, I don’t know it if is science, but it should be. I am certain there is some type of study that shows endorphins being released when you see a cute animal. Either way, it is true, EVERY girl needs a dog. I look back on my... Read More

Columns, Features

February 9, 2022

Snow Days

There’s nothing like a good snow day. We all probably have fond memories of being young and playing in the snow until our face was numb and our fingers wouldn’t move. Just about anyone can enjoy a snow day. You don’t need money or a special setup. As long as you’ve got snow and some... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

February 4, 2022

If It’s Not Cooked With Love, You Can Tell

When Justin Williams was looking to find his calling in his hometown of Danville, all he had to do was to call upon his wide variety of life experiences, be they in the military, his education, or his family’s legacy in the food service industry. “I’ve taken a lot of the things I’ve seen and... Read More

Cover Feature

January 18, 2022

How Do You Measure a Year?

“Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments, so dear Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes How do you measure? Measure a year?” Those iconic lyrics from the song “Seasons of Love”, featured in the musical Rent, lay out in literal terms what a year is: 525,600 minutes. The heart... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

January 9, 2022

A Life So Interesting

The life and career of Hollywood veteran and Danville native Jerry Meadors could be a dramatic production in its own right. And if he chose to, Meadors could write, produce, act in it, and promote it to boot. There is little that Meadors hasn’t done over the course of his career, which has taken him... Read More

Cover Feature

December 14, 2021

Heart of a Champion

Christmas is upon us, and another year is ending. I sincerely hope each of you reading this has had a wonderful year and will enjoy this holiday season. In our family, the most recent milestone was Kingston finishing his first season of tackle football. He turned 7 years old as the season got underway, and... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

December 13, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Constance Covington

Constance Covington grew up in Danville and has been part of the community all her life. She has worked with one area of the community, Cardinal Village, for the past fourteen years plus. Covington says, “God has blessed me with this opportunity to have housing here. Based on what I saw within my community, I... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

December 9, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Chenise Blackwell

In 2019, Chenise Blackwell was recognized by Sovah Health as a Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award is given to an employee who “proudly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.” Blackwell serves as the patient advocate at Sovah Health Danville. She is married... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

December 4, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Sherry Smith

Sherry Smith was the youngest child and left at home with aging parents. Her other 4 siblings had left home to start families of their own. As Smith parents’ health declined there were many doctor’s appointments. A strict schedule became a necessity. It was the only way she could balance her life to fulfill the... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

December 3, 2021

Holiday Help

The holiday season is upon us, and for many area residents, the spirit of giving that permeates this time of year spreads beyond our homes and families and into the community at large. The needs of local nonprofits and charitable organizations during the Christmas season are great, and this year is no exception. Whether your... Read More

Features, Local, People