South Boston

The Purpose of Repurposing By John Theo Jr. In 2016 Candace Dishmond-Baskervill moved to South Boston with her husband Nelson to be closer to family. They opened Sweet Cee’s located at 441 Main Street in the summer of 2017 strictly as a boutique store to offer customized gifts such as tee shirts, hats, banners, and posters. Candace, who’s childhood nickname ...

By Candace Baskervill Some of my favorite memories growing up were playing in my mama’s Tupperware cabinet. It was actually a 1920’s Hoosier Cabinet, but it was affectionately known as “Mama’s Tupperware Cabinet.” I could pull all the Tupperware out and stack it, match the lids, spread it out all across the kitchen floor. The burnt orange, mustard yellow, and ...

Moving Forward Through History By John Theo Jr. Photos by David Solomon, Beloved Peace Photography One of the first things my family did after we moved to Halifax County was to find inexpensive ways to enjoy the outdoor beauty Southern Virginia had to offer. We explored several parks and beaches around Bugg’s Island Lake, found Edmond’s park, and stumbled upon ...

One Up on the Triad and the Triangle Story by Norwood Walker Christmas time arrives at the mall even before Halloween can make an appearance and don’t even think about finding any trace of Thanksgiving.  Christmas music begins to appear earlier and earlier and even the Hallmark Channel pushes Christmas movies as early as July.  It is enough to make ...

Update May 5, 2019: Read the next story about The Prizery The Prizery Celebrates 10th Summer Theatre Program Story by Norwood Walker Photographs by Dianna Allen Portrait Design Already attracting the attention of people in and beyond Halifax County, in the summer of 2010, after much preparation, sweat, fund-raising, a new program was launched: SUMMER THEATRE.  The first season consisted ...