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Celebrating Family Fun Month in Southern Virginia August brings the warmth of campgrounds, lake days, beach trips, evening picnics, patio barbecues, and National Family Fun Month, the perfect time to slow down and create lasting memories before the start of a new school year. The Southern Virginia region offers abundant attractions, unique delights, and unforgettable... Read More

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August 8, 2025

Bluegrass by the River Celebrates Danville’s Musical Soul

What began as a simple celebration of regional music has evolved into something much more meaningful: a festival that weaves together Danville’s musical heritage, community pride, and charitable purpose into one unforgettable evening under the stars. This year’s lineup reflects the deep roots and bright future of bluegrass in Central Virginia. The evening opens at... Read More

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August 5, 2025

Harmony in the Hills: Shelton & Williams Keep Bluegrass Alive in Virginia’s Musical Heartland

The afternoon sun filters through the trees in Danville, casting long shadows across a landscape that has nurtured some of bluegrass music’s greatest legends. It’s here in this corner of Southside Virginia that Jay Shelton has found his musical calling as part of Shelton & Williams, a trio that includes Jeanette and Johnny Williams. Behind... Read More

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August 1, 2025

Gofundme for Lee Vogler Announced

We have set up a gofundme to help support City Councilman Lee Vogler and his family through this horrendous time. Please share and support if you can. We urge all media outlets to update their reporting to include a link. https://bit.ly/4lcQd6q

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August 1, 2025

Lee Vogler’s wife, Blair Vogler’s Statement

“Today, Lee will undergo the first of what will be many surgeries on his road to recovery. We are incredibly grateful for the exceptional team at UNC Chapel Hill. Their expertise, professionalism, and compassionate care have given us both comfort and confidence during this difficult time. We have full trust in the burn surgeons and... Read More

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July 30, 2025

Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler set on fire by attacker at Showcase Magazine office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE At approximately 11:10 a.m. today, an individual forcibly entered the offices of Showcase Magazine and attacked our colleague, Lee Vogler, by dousing him with gasoline and setting him on fire. Lee is currently serving as a Danville City Councilman and is the Director of Sales at Showcase Magazine. During the attack, Lee... Read More

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July 11, 2025

Honoring Disability Pride Month

Danville’s Commitment to a More Inclusive Future In July 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, prohibiting discrimination based on any developmental, intellectual, mental, or physical disability. As we commemorate this landmark decision, during National Disability Pride Month, let’s take a closer look at how community leaders and advocates are working... Read More

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July 8, 2025

Carry a Light and You Need Not Fear the Darkness

How Dr. Richard Bedlack is revolutionizing ALS care through fashion, creativity, and an unshakeable belief in the power of hope The first thing you notice about Dr. Richard Bedlack isn’t his impressive credentials or his groundbreaking research. It’s his clothes. Walking through the halls of Duke University Medical Center, the neurologist cuts a striking figure... Read More

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June 10, 2025

Changing Lives, One Community at a Time

A bullhorn and homemade sandwiches distributed at a local Danville park marked the humble beginnings of what would become a transformative force in Virginia’s fight against poverty. This grassroots effort has evolved into Changing Lives Outreach Center CDC, a comprehensive support system breaking cycles of food insecurity throughout the community. Founder Cynthia Terry, drawing from... Read More

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June 5, 2025

A New Schoolfield: Exploring the Economic Revitalization of the Historic Schoolfield District

Walk along Craghead Street in Danville’s River District, and you will discover cozy coffee shops, trendy apartments, local retailers, and miles of the scenic Riverwalk Trail. This vibrant revitalization is the result of decades of hard work, strategic partnerships, community involvement, and passionate entrepreneurs and leaders. With the River District’s success, community leaders have set... Read More

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