Danville TV Journalist Honored as March Superstar

River City TV's Mark Aron recognized for tireless community coverage

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Mark Aron, the manager of River City TV in Danville, Virginia, has been named the WBTM/Danville Dental Associates Superstar of the Month for March. Aron was nominated by Jack Garrett for his dedicated work as a writer, videographer, and reporter, providing on-the-spot coverage of local emergencies and crises, and keeping the community informed on important issues.

Why it matters

Aron's recognition highlights the important role that local journalists and media professionals play in keeping their communities informed, especially during times of crisis and uncertainty. His commitment to providing comprehensive and timely coverage of events in Danville has been integral to the city's 'Comeback' in recent years.

The details

As the manager of River City TV, Aron has worked tirelessly to cover a variety of local events and emergencies, including tornadoes, power outages, floods, and natural disasters. More recently, he has kept Danville residents informed on road conditions during ice and snow storms, and has helped the community navigate a drinking water crisis. Aron is a graduate of George Washington High School and Virginia Tech, and previously worked as a sports reporter and photographer for WSET 13 before joining River City TV.

  • Aron was named the WBTM/Danville Dental Associates Superstar of the Month for March 2026.
  • In October 2018, Aron provided on-the-spot coverage of Tropical Storm Michael for River City TV.
  • In January 2026, Aron helped keep Danville residents informed on road conditions during ice and snow storms.

The players

Mark Aron

The manager of River City TV in Danville, Virginia, who was recognized as the WBTM/Danville Dental Associates Superstar of the Month for March 2026.

Jack Garrett

The person who submitted the nomination letter for Mark Aron to be recognized as the Superstar of the Month.

River City TV

The local television station in Danville, Virginia, where Mark Aron works as the manager.

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The takeaway

Mark Aron's recognition as the WBTM/Danville Dental Associates Superstar of the Month underscores the vital role that local journalists and media professionals play in keeping their communities informed, especially during times of crisis. Aron's tireless efforts to provide comprehensive and timely coverage of events in Danville have been instrumental in the city's recent 'Comeback', demonstrating the lasting impact that dedicated community journalism can have.