All you need is a little bit of faith, trust…

I’ve spent the last few weeks silently trying to process this situation that we, as a country, are currently in. I have spent many nights praying for those I love. I’ve prayed for our community and our healthcare workers. I’ve gotten out of bed each day and I’ve gone to work with worry and stress.... Read More

Columns, Local

November 12, 2020

The Ever-Adapting World of Small Business

British entrepreneur James Caan said it best, “Nothing will replace the thrill of creating a profitable company from scratch.” From being the master of your own destiny, to being your own boss, to having an impact on your community, to watching what you’ve built become grown, entrepreneurs and small business owners have feelings like none... Read More

Business, Cover Feature, Entrepreneurship, Local

November 4, 2020

Plan a Family Fun Weekend in MHC

Cooler temperatures giving you and the family cabin fever? No worries, we have your ultimate guide to a weekend full of family fun that everyone will enjoy. Martinsville-Henry County has plenty of opportunities to ward off the infamous “I’m bored”. Day 1: It’s Friday afternoon and everyone is excited for the weekend. What better way... Read More

Local

October 27, 2020

If Anxiety Were a Superpower

If anxiety were a superpower, I would have already solved the world’s problems before they even occurred. I would have already played out the mass contagion that is the coronavirus in my head years before it existed, and proper measures would’ve been in place to eliminate the spread of it. I would end world hunger... Read More

Columns, Health, Mental Health

October 23, 2020

Inheritance

“Hey honey. October is a women’s issue, so you should write my column, you know, about being a woman.” Being female doesn’t mean I represent all women, Lee! But my cynicism does have me thinking, I may not represent all women, but I am a representation of all the women who have molded, influenced, and... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

October 21, 2020

Fishing Fever In Martinsville-Henry County

Do you have the fever? The fever to catch some 1st class fish? Virginia Is for Lovers, and Martinsville-Henry County is for Fishing Lovers. Whether you’re looking to hook some beautiful largemouth bass, or snag the daily limit of some gorgeous trophy brown and rainbow trout, Martinsville-Henry County has all the fresh water fishing needed... Read More

Local

October 16, 2020

Corrie Teague Bobe: Creating New Opportunities to Improve Outcomes

Corrie Teague Bobe joined the Danville Office of Economic Development nearly 11 years ago. “Economic development is a challenging yet rewarding career path to pursue, especially in a community that is reinventing itself. Whether it was inventorying historic buildings as an intern or overseeing River District revitalization efforts as Assistant Director, each position that I’ve... Read More

Cover Feature, Local

October 13, 2020

Kelly Cunningham: Inside the Fashion Haus

A boss can be described in several ways. It is someone who takes charge and directs, someone who leads those around them, someone who is not afraid to take chances. When you think of a boss in those terms, look towards Kelly Cunningham, a local boss lady. A Danville native, Cunningham attended George Washington High... Read More

Cover Feature, Local

October 9, 2020

Think Pink: The Importance of Awareness

“You have breast cancer.” It’s a phrase no woman hopes to hear. But it’s something that one in eight women in the United States will hear at some point in their lives. That’s 13 percent of women who will be affected by the disease. According to the American Cancer Society, over 300,000 women will be... Read More

Health, Women's Health