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Story by Frank Stollman - Traditional Southern Construction Photos by Peter Berry Imagine sitting on the dock, enjoying the sun, watching family members frolicking in the lake when, suddenly, a loud screeching sound travels across the water from a neighboring dock as a boat is lowered in a lift, disrupting the tranquility of the moment. This happens every day as ...

Story by John Theo Jr. Photos provided by Abbott’s Farm, Garden, and Gun Junior Johnson, Richard Petty, Jeff Burton, Ward Burton, and Elliott Sadler are a few of the drivers to take the turns on the asphalt at South Boston Speedway.Photo courtesy of Joe Chandler/South Boston Speedway. Just off Route 360 in South Boston sits one of the landmarks that ...

Danville, Virginia Story by Susan Moss Photos by Landon Moss Spring 2022 We like to refer to ourselves as ”Apparel with Purpose”! Starting a retail business in the middle of a pandemic would seem a bit odd and risky to most. However, for us this venture has more meaning and power than the eye can see. My husband and I ...

Spring 2022 Remember back to our Summer 2020 issue of Hyco Lake Magazine… we ran the story “Backyard Etc. - Made in the USA Outdoor Furniture.” Well, we have some exciting news! Born and raised in Burlington, NC, Lee and LuAnn Isley are high school sweethearts who have been married 31 years and have two daughters, a son-in-law, and hopes ...

How an interest in inflatables became a jumping family business. Story by Sara Coates Photos by The Newnam Family Spring 2022 Bringing Excitement to Rural America North Carolina natives Ryan and Karen Newnam were inspired to bring something fun to the Caswell County area after having three children of their own. In October of 2010, the couple formed an inflatable ...

Story by John Theo Jr. Photos provided by Abbott’s Farm, Garden, and Gun Spring 2022 Bill and Darnell Abbott The logo says it all:  Abbott Farm, Garden, and Gun. What could be more American than that? Located at 445 South Main Street in Halifax, Va., it is a must-stop for any visitor passing through, or the rare resident who has ...

By Frank Stollman - Traditional Southern Construction Living on the lake creates lasting family memories both on the water and the land. The bridge between the land and water is your dock. Like houses, docks require annual maintenance that if neglected can lead to catastrophic results. Taking time at the beginning and end of the season will ensure that your ...

By Joe Wilkerson, Maplehurst Outdoor Living Spring 2022 Small towns are frequently mischaracterized as having little to offer. Too often the image of small towns portrayed in our culture is antiquated, such as offering no social life, and no way to provide for a family. It is true that the allure of big cities and opportunities there have been a ...

Offers Furniture and Much More to Person and Surrounding Counties By Phyliss Boatwright Spring 2022 Family, the American flag, the Fourth of July, and Santa Claus: these are the things that make Furniture Mart owner Larry Cole happy. And, he tries to share his joy with the community. He, his family and the business are deeply intertwined with Roxboro and ...

Danville, Virginia Story and photos by Paul Liggitt Wendy Haymore Shields and her father Johnny Haymore. Growing up, I had a limited view of gardening, and most of what I did was pull weeds and cut grass. However, I gradually learned to appreciate a manicured lawn and a beautiful garden, as long as I didn’t have to tend to it. ...