Most parents will go their entire lives without receiving the devastating news their child has been diagnosed with a life-altering illness. Danville native Melissa Schnell isn’t in that category. Not by a long shot. The day her son Luis was born, Schnell received the news he had been diagnosed with a heart murmur. Local doctors… Continue reading The Biggest Smile
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When Life Gives You Lemons
2020 was a year of adaptation and change for institutions across the planet. The running community was not immune. As the year began, Miles in Martinsville officials were excited. The running arm of the Martinsville-Henry County Family YMCA had a full slate of seven races planned at distances ranging from one mile to 13.1 miles. … Continue reading When Life Gives You Lemons
Every Tattoo Has a Story
Inside Harry Aron’s Artistic Process Say the late Hank Aaron was your childhood hero and his recent passing has inspired you to get a tattoo marking the significance he held in your life. After doing a little Internet research or knowing from personal experience, you decide to go see Henry Aron at Harry’s Tattoo Shop… Continue reading Every Tattoo Has a Story
Guys Weekend in MHC
Weekends are for the boys, and Martinsville-Henry County is the perfect place to spend that valuable comradery time. From camping and fishing, to kayaking and golfing, and much more, you can easily fill your weekend with action packed activities. Day 1: Start your guys’ weekend Friday evening by checking into one of the many campgrounds… Continue reading Guys Weekend in MHC
Looking Ahead at Danville’s Future
2020 was a year unlike no other (thanks to the pandemic). Still, it also gave further evidence that the city is undergoing a remarkable transformation to a safe city with a diversified, modern economy. Consider the following events in 2020 (to name a few): The Police Department reported crime is down in most categories, and… Continue reading Looking Ahead at Danville’s Future
2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Alison Williamson
The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Alison Williamson grew up in Lynchburg and is twice an alumnus of Liberty University. Williamson married her Danville-native husband in 2010. After seven years living in North and South Carolina, they moved to Danville in 2017. The couple… Continue reading 2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Alison Williamson
2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Travis Tarpley
The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Travis Tarpley was born and raised in Danville. Tarpley attended Danville Public Schools where he played basketball, football, and ran track. He went to Delaware State University on a full football scholarship, broke three school records, and earned… Continue reading 2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Travis Tarpley
2020 Community Strong People of the Year: L.C. and Bernice Moore
The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Bernice and L.C. Moore have been married for 49 “wonderful” years. They have a son, Daniel, who along with his wife Zoe has given Bernice and L.C. two grandchildren, Ethan and Caitlin. Bernice enjoys walking with friends daily.… Continue reading 2020 Community Strong People of the Year: L.C. and Bernice Moore
2020 Community Strong People of the Year: Ferrell and Cookie Edmunds
The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Ferrell and Felicia Veal Edmunds, better known as “Cookie” have been fixtures of positivity in our community for many years. They have been married for 26 years, have three sons in the NFL, and have been foster parents… Continue reading 2020 Community Strong People of the Year: Ferrell and Cookie Edmunds
2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Angienette Dixon
The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Angienette Dixon says she is “first a servant of God.” She is also a loving wife, and a mother of four beautiful girls, two grandkids, and a devoted daughter. Dixon also created Hoop Don’t Shoot, a community program… Continue reading 2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Angienette Dixon