Misc.

As a symbol of black economic resilience, First State Bank powered Danville’s black economy, underpinned the town’s faith community and paid the bonds for nearly two dozen demonstrators jailed for protesting segregation during the civil rights movement.

Deborah Sherer spent three weeks and $150 stitching an elaborate, vibrant quilt of confetti and cupcakes. And now, she wants to give it away. Read why this former Red Cross volunteer is intent that her beautiful quilt go to someone special.

Who are the McFaddens? The Rushes? Where did we come from? What is our legacy? This piece attempts to answer some of those questions by updating our family history with new details obtained from historic records.