Archive for COMMUNITY HEROES

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Johnson changes careers to save lives

In addition to giving CPR and using a defibrillator to bring people back to life, the Prince Edward ... Read more

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Telecommunicator loves helping people

Leslie Cheatham is a person who has spent most of her life helping others, whether as a telecommunicator ... Read more

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H-SC health director helped students return safely

After nearly 20 years as a student health nurse at Hampden-Sydney College, Barbara Kiewiet de Jong’s last year ... Read more

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A ‘super’ intendent

Dr. Daisy Hicks, superintendent of Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS), uses her passion for children to pave the ... Read more

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Be true to who you are

Rev. Barry Vassar believes if you follow your passions with your whole heart, you will see results, even ... Read more

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Protecting the community

First Sergeant David Moody, who heads up the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office’s patrol division, uses his 17 years ... Read more

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Keeping our community healthy

Rhonda Pruitt is quick to say she doesn’t view herself as a superhero, but many would disagree. Although ... Read more

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Librarian’s superpower is helping others

Approximately six months after taking over as the director of the Cumberland County Library, Lisa Davis had to ... Read more

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EMT looking to make a difference in lives

Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad’s Staff Member of the Year loves to help people when they are having ... Read more

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Making a difference

Superheroes are best known for saving lives, which probably makes James Barr the textbook definition of a superhero. ... Read more

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‘A little creativity’

Emily Overstreet, or as her students call her, “Mrs. O,” has helped to bring creativity to children throughout ... Read more

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