Matt Schafer (center) was the first finisher of the inaugural Carilion Clinic Ironman triathlon in Roanoke, completing 70.3 miles by biking, swimming and running. Dr. Tim Fortuna (left), a Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital emergency department doctor, and Dr. Patrice Weiss, Carilion’s chief medical officer, cheer Schafer on. Photo courtesy Carilion.
Kemani Turton-Jones is a baker at Tablespoons Bakery in Richmond, a culinary training program through the nonprofit Next Move Program, which provides internship opportunities and jobs for young adults with developmental disabilities. Photo by Don Mears, courtesy Tablespoons Bakery.
The Blast-N-BBQ auction and raffle to benefit the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia, sponsored by Gentry Locke Attorneys, took place in May at the Quail Ridge Sporting Club in Lexington. L to R: Wildlife Foundation Executive Director Jenny West, Virginia Business President and Publisher Bernie Niemeier, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Deputy Director Gary Martel and Gentry Locke Partner Bill Gust. Photo courtesy Gentry Locke.
Danville Mayor Alonzo L. Jones speaks at a recent news conference announcing the redevelopment of the former Dan River Inc. plant known as the White Mill building, seen behind him. The first phase of the mixed-use commercial and residential project is set to be completed in summer 2023, officials say. Photo courtesy city of Danville.
More than 72 golfers participated in a May golf tournament at Westwood Golf Club in Vienna benefiting PRS, a behavioral health nonprofit serving Northern Virginia,
kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month. Alliance Executive Search and CBRE hosted the event. LaKeisha Kennedy-Flores (left) and Lauren Padgett of PRS join Charlie (center), a PRS client who spoke about his mental health recovery. Photo courtesy PRS.
Jonathan and Allison Byerley, with daughter Graycen, recently opened their metal cutting and fabrication business in Russell County, Copper Creek Metal Works LLC, with a $9,000 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority. Photo courtesy VCEDA.
Nolan Beck-Rivera is seen here in the doorway of Jolene, his pop-up store in downtown Richmond. The home goods shop, named for the Dolly Parton song, is expected to stay open at least through July as Beck-Rivera decides on a permanent location. Photo courtesy Jolene.
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