Celebrate Virginia Craft Beer Month with a visit to Mountain Valley Brewing (MVB) in Axton, VA. MVB, which opened in May 2017, is Martinsville-Henry County’s first and only craft brewery. According to the Virginia Tourism Corporation, “Virginia is truly for craft beer lovers, travelers and craft breweries nationwide are taking notice. In the last decade,... Read More
Gathering volume below Bassett, the Smith River meanders through Henry County, channeled by historic structures such as a Native American fish weir, rocky navigation sluices and diversions for water intakes along the industrial corridor. At times of normal water flows, this section is rated as suitable for novices and low to intermediate paddlers. Mid-way down... Read More
There is a secret treasure hidden on the slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southern Virginia, and it is less than a day’s drive from five major cities in Virginia and North Carolina. The beautiful Smith River has it all: paddling, fishing, hiking, and more. Come for the relaxation and adventures of the river... Read More
Since becoming Chief of Police for the City of Danville in February of 2018, I have had two primary focus areas: to reduce violent crime and increase the community outreach efforts of the Danville Police Department. I have found Danville to be a great city that is open to new ideas, ideas that will only... Read More
Promoted by Piedmont Regional & Oral-Motor Clinic, LLC Spend some time with a toddler and you will more than likely observe picky eating. Picky eating peaks around one year of age when toddlers are gaining more control over their environment. Picky eating can go beyond the toddler years into the teenage years and even... Read More
Your mouth is the window into the health of your body. The mouth can signal if you are eating a healthy diet or if you are at risk for a disease. Some diseases which affect the entire body, such as diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune diseases, may first be noticed because of mouth sores or... Read More
The Old West End (OWE) was built on the values of elegance, living of the highest quality, and the finest of architectures. To this day, those values still live and project themselves into the streets where this historical district resides. The city of Danville still finds itself with jaws dropped in awe at the beauty... Read More
