The estate of Avicia Thorpe, who died in 2020, is being handled by the Danville Historical Society, which is partnering with the Vintage Boutique to sell some of her items.
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Roanoke’s cultural endowment hits $7 million mark toward its goal to raise $20 million for the arts
The aim is to create an endowment that will help provide some of the operational expenses for arts groups. Those are typically the hardest dollars to raise.
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As more Amish move into rural Virginia, crashes between buggies and motor vehicles are on the rise. Finding a solution is complicated.
Many Amish say that they are not opposed to adding more safety features to their buggies. Others have more restrictive religious views that they say prevent them from using even basic safety technologies such as flashing lights.
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Urban coyotes a continuing focus for Martinsville police
Trappers are looking for coyote dens, and believe that they could be close to residential areas.
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Region enters peak period for coyote sightings
A state wildlife biologist said that while coyotes rarely attack humans, they can pose a danger to cats and other small animals.
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New documentary tells the story of Duke’s first Black basketball player, who hailed from Danville
The life of C.B. Claiborne is explored in a mini-documentary, with a feature-length project coming next.
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With Bedford County farm, slave owner’s descendant finds a chance to restore forest and help heal wounds from history
“I say all the time that if we want to celebrate the good things our ancestors did, we have to reckon with the bad things they did as well,” said Mark Ferguson.
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Euthanasia rates decrease at Danville’s animal shelter, as opposing sides launch initiatives
The Danville Area Humane Society and Danville Deserves Better, a grassroots group, have been at odds for months over the best way to save more animals.
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New director of Roanoke’s Black history museum talks about a ‘hero’s journey’
A Q&A with the new executive director of the Harrison Museum of African American Culture in Roanoke.
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Art, history and labor among Black History Month topics at region’s African American museums
Museums in Martinsville, Wytheville and Lynchburg are among those offering special Black History Month programs.
