Transformational Projects Mark 2023

It was one year ago, during the inaugural meeting of the Danville City Council, that Mayor Alonzo Jones addressed the citizens, saying that the year 2023 was going to be one of the most exciting years that the city of Danville had ever seen. Vice Mayor Dr. Gary Miller joined the mayor, adding, “This is... Read More

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January 5, 2024

Enjoy Every Moment

It can’t possibly be 2024, can it? I know each year we say the previous year flew by, but in this case, it seems like the last 4 years have been a blip. I can still remember picking my son up from school on a Friday afternoon when the Governor had just announced that things... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

January 2, 2024

Sharing Magic Through Art and Creativity

Will Justus is locally known for his talent of creating chalk murals. However, that is not where his artistic journey began. Justus first got into design in a graphics class he took in high school. He admits it “might seem a little backward because it isn’t a very traditional medium. I had an awesome teacher... Read More

Cover Feature

December 4, 2023

Don’t Stop Believing

“It’s that time, Christmas time is here Everybody knows there’s not a better time of year Hear that sleigh, Santa’s on his way Hip-hip-hooray, for Christmas vacation” Those of us of a certain age probably know exactly where those lyrics come from, and are probably singing them in our heads right now. Christmas Vacation has... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

December 1, 2023

2023 Community Strong Person of the Year: Jim Godfrey

Jim Godfrey has always loved animals of all kinds. He sees the need to give his time because animals can use a helping hand with problems caused by no fault of their own. “Strays and homeless pets are our fault. I like to help in any way I can.” Godfrey has been Santa to the... Read More

Community Strong, Cover Feature

November 10, 2023

Not in Plain View (A Poem)

Her face last night, the same she wore when we met in Berlin or was it Paris where her lips touched mine like a foreign word perfectly translated; her face, the key she used to decipher me. I never thought her visage would change as it did in Manhattan on stage, as Evita so versatile,... Read More

Poetry

November 7, 2023

An Abundance of Thanks

As 2023 comes to an end and the holiday season begins, it is easy to reflect on all the things we are grateful for. It is almost Thanksgiving, after all. I try to remind myself of my many blessings all the time, but it always seems to resonate more during this time of year. I... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

November 2, 2023

A Life Full of Interesting Tales

At-98 years old, Richard “Dick” Inlow has called Danville home for many years, but he originally hails from Detroit, Michigan. He earned an English degree, but his career path ended up more calculating than conjugating. For 30 years, Inlow taught as a math professor at Averett University in Danville. He has spent time as an... Read More

Cover Feature

October 20, 2023

Spirits of the Cream

Shortly before the Fourth of July, disturbances were heard and seen at the top of Main Street near Bobo’s Ice Cream Stand. Reports of moaning and what was described as tapping on glass. Some said they noticed reflections of smoke-like figures. Tempting descriptions of the deliciously frozen concoctions remained in perfect condition on the windows.... Read More

Fiction

October 18, 2023

The Lady in the Snow

I was still shaking when I heard my wife trot down the stairs of our home. I held a trembling cup of coffee in my hand, ripples radiating through it as if caught in an earthquake. “Babe? Why are you up so early?” she yawned, her messy blonde hair spiraling down her shoulders. I stared... Read More

Fiction