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June 10, 2014

Mother’s Death Inspires Daughter

At the age of 40, after Sherry Lansing, the first female President of Production at 20th Century Fox, had achieved success in the film industry and had “seen her dreams come true,” she lost her mother to ovarian cancer. As a result of her mother’s battle, Lansing was inspired to devote her life to funding... Read More

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May 9, 2014

Kim & William Gentry: Preserving One Building at a Time

itting on a comfy sofa in the 1931 Georgian Revival home built for John Schoolfield, Jr., the scion of the mill dynasty that became Dan River Mills, Kim Gentry recalls the time she and future husband, William, met more than 20 years ago. “I was a DCC student and bartender at Bogies on South Main... Read More

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May 9, 2014

Sara Spissu: 21st Century Gibson Girl

During the week, Danville native Sara Spissu is a loan administrator at CIT, but on weekends she transforms into a curator, mender, photographer, model, seller and shipper of vintage clothing on eBay and Etsy.com. Even though she lives on the upper floor of an historic building in Danville’s River District, the UVA graduate, with degrees... Read More

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March 8, 2014

Julie & Ethan Brown – Opening Virginia’s First Winery/Brewery

Julie Brown calls it “calculated serendipity.” Ethan Brown refers to it as “destiny.” Overlooking that minor difference, the couple agrees that the reason they will be opening Virginia’s first co-existing winery/brewery on Danville’s Trade Street in April is because, “The universe was talking to us and we just had to listen.” It all started in... Read More

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February 2, 2014

Why Are There Fire Trucks at a Medical Emergency?

Why do fire trucks show up for an emergency when there’s no fire? Michael Jefferson, Danville Fire Department’s Battalion Chief for Emergency Medical Services, says the reason is response time. Because the department can dispatch fire trucks from seven locations located throughout the city, its trained First Responders can reach the scene of an emergency... Read More

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February 2, 2014

233rd Anniversary of The Crossing of the Dan

This February marks the 233rd anniversary of General Nathanael Greene’s crossing of the Dan River at South Boston when his American Army outraced the British army under Lord Cornwallis in 1781. On Saturday, February 22, visitors will enjoy the annual Crossing program with greetings, presentations of wreaths and a key-note address by Patrick Henry Jolly,... Read More

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February 2, 2014

Keeping My Promise to Luke the Pug

In 2007 I adopted a dog, affectionately known as Luke the Pug. He was somewhat of a lost soul and wandered the streets when his owners were away or lost track of him. Luke and I instantly formed a mutual liking for one another during encounters in the neighborhood. One day after a series of... Read More

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January 27, 2014

Finding the Parent’s Sweet Spot of Balance

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I wondered how I would be able to balance the individual needs of two small children at once. Of course, centuries of women have achieved this and some with more than two offspring. I knew if I gave it my all, life with two would fall into place,... Read More

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Evince Magazine

Evince Magazine

Mother’s Death Inspires Daughter

Kim & William Gentry: Preserving One Building at a Time

Sara Spissu: 21st Century Gibson Girl

Julie & Ethan Brown – Opening Virginia’s First Winery/Brewery

Why Are There Fire Trucks at a Medical Emergency?

233rd Anniversary of The Crossing of the Dan

Keeping My Promise to Luke the Pug

Finding the Parent’s Sweet Spot of Balance

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