She’d been in Northern Virginia for 30 years. Her ties to Danville — including a love of racing and a 1-eyed schnoodle — were ‘signs’ to move to Southside.

She’d been in Northern Virginia for 30 years. Her ties to Danville — including a love of racing and a 1-eyed schnoodle — were ‘signs’ to move to Southside.

Tina Leone is no stranger to Southside, although she lived and worked in Northern Virginia for nearly 30 years.  Tina Leone. Courtesy of the River District Association. She’d visited the region regularly to drive her race car at the Virginia International Raceway, stay at the Bee Hotel and patronize local businesses in Danville’s River District. Even her dog — a one-eyed schnoodle named Ellie — came from Danville.  “There were all these signs, …