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A man is seen holding a banjo in front of an intricate quilt.
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Daniel Bachman
The Fredericksburg native uses sounds from nature to create folk music.
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Natasha Lindeback and her dog, Caoimhe, hiked 40 of Virginia's 43 state parks together to become Master Hikers. The two received a certificate and pins at one of their favorite parks, Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County.
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  • Throughout her prolific environmental career, Krista has witnessed many examples of how our waterways connect us. Currently working as the Director of Programming and Community Engagement at Maymont, she has also seen how we must intentionally create these connections for communities that have often been excluded in the past.
  • Whether swimming as a child, or encouraging a paddling newbie as an outfitter owner, Ashley Noble has never known a world without the James River. Raised on the water from a very young age, she now runs her family’s business, James River Reeling and Rafting.
  • Horace Scruggs holds many profound connections with the James River, from a long family history along its banks, to seeking calm and empowerment while paddling its waters. His most recent journey down the river as a documentary filmmaker has added yet another link between his life and the James.
  • When Tricia Pearsall moved to Richmond in 1966, she wasted no time getting familiar with her new waterway by canoeing and kayaking on the James. Over time, she witnessed transformative changes in the river that has made it one of Richmond’s most beloved features today.
  • The James River has been a constant and cherished companion in musician Elizabeth Wise’s life. When she was homesick for the river, she wrote a song about it called “Richmondtown (Peace of Mind)”, which has become the title track for Stories by the James.
  • Throughout her life, Amber Ellis has turned to the James River for comfort and inspiration. Whether seeking a spot in nature to clear her head, or trying to find more meaning in her work, the river has flowed through Amber’s world as a guide every step of the way.
  • Andrew Alli was drawn towards the James River from a very early age. What began as a magical waterway he visited sparingly as a child eventually flowed into one of the strongest links between his career, his passions, and his life.
  • The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before.
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  • Many people in the Charlottesville area know Richelle Claiborne as a singer and songwriter. Others are more familiar with her work on stage as an actress and storyteller. As an administrator at Renaissance School, she is referred to as “Mrs. Claiborne.” And at home, she’s “Mom.”