http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines RSS Feed for Newsplex - Heroes - Headlines en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 21:49:18 GMT 2013-05-20T21:49:18Z en-us http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Connie-Seyller-208125351.html From dog walking and playing fetch to helping with administrative tasks in the office, Caring for Creatures volunteer Connie Seyller is doing her part to help make a difference for dogs and cats at their Fluvanna County animal sanctuary. She's this week's hero. Mon, 20 May 2013 21:49:18 GMT http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Connie-Seyller-208125351.html 2013-05-20T21:49:18Z http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Jelita-Hopkins-207187061.html One Louisa County teacher is receiving a big honor for educating and inspiring high school students. In this week's Stephanie's Heroes, CBS19's Stephanie Satchell is featuring Jelita Hopkins. She teaches theater and chorus and is now the 2013 "Educator of the Year" in Louisa. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:22:19 GMT http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Jelita-Hopkins-207187061.html 2013-05-13T14:22:19Z http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Woodbrook-Destination-Imagination-Team-206254611.html A group of Woodbrook Elementary School students is working on a special project to put an end to bullying and social isolation. In this week's Stephanie's Heroes, the 4th grade Destination Imagination team is hoping to bring students together with the help of some new creative activities. Fri, 10 May 2013 16:28:26 GMT http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Woodbrook-Destination-Imagination-Team-206254611.html 2013-05-10T16:28:26Z http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-The-Silver-Steppers-205223801.html One local senior dance group is showing off their fancy footwork for a good cause. In this week's Stephanie's Heroes the Silver Steppers of The Senior Center in Charlottesville are tap dancing around the community hoping to inspire and uplift students and the elderly. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:02:07 GMT http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-The-Silver-Steppers-205223801.html 2013-04-29T15:02:07Z http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-David-Marrs-204092791.html A University of Virginia football player is giving back in a big way with a lifesaving donation. David Marrs recently donated stem cells to help save an elderly woman's life. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:25:37 GMT http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-David-Marrs-204092791.html 2013-04-22T18:25:37Z http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Serena-Forrest-203009021.html April is Autism Awareness month and one Greene County teacher is launching a special project to help students with autism and the rest of the school come together. In this week's Stephanie's Heroes CBS19's Stephanie Satchell is featuring Ruckersville Elementary School autism teacher Serena Forrest. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:16:12 GMT http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Serena-Forrest-203009021.html 2013-04-15T14:16:12Z http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Ed-Shaw-201918951.html Whether it's teaching caregiver classes or looking after the elderly, Ed Shaw is doing whatever he can to provide seniors in the Central Virginia with care. In this week's Stephanie's Heroes Home Instead Senior Care in Charlottesville is naming Shaw "Caregiver of the Year" for all he does in the community. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:21:29 GMT http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Ed-Shaw-201918951.html 2013-04-08T13:21:29Z http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Melissa-Dickens-200852711.html This week's Stephanie's Heroes is featuring Melissa Dickens. She works behind the scenes at a few local library branches repairing damaged books. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:31:38 GMT http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Melissa-Dickens-200852711.html 2013-04-01T14:31:38Z http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Jane-Greyson-199878371.html Jane Greyson is a part of JABA's home delivery meal program, and she says the visits are about much more than dropping off food. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:19:17 GMT http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Jane-Greyson-199878371.html 2013-03-25T22:19:17Z http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Erin-Kalan-198769381.html One medical student from Orange County isn't letting her tough health history stop her from going after her goals. After dealing with brain tumors and missing some time out of college and medical school in West Virginia, she's made it through “Match Day” and is looking forward to starting her residency. In this week's Stephanie's Heroes CBS19’s Stephanie Satchell is featuring Erin Kalan. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:50:20 GMT http://www.newsplex.com/features/heroes/headlines/Stephanies-Heroes-Erin-Kalan-198769381.html 2013-03-18T13:50:20Z