Yanceyville

Caswell Mercantile – Yanceyville, North Carolina Story by Meredith Bernard Sometimes taking a step back is the first step in moving ahead, and one foot into the new Caswell Mercantile on quaint Main Street of Yanceyville, N.C. is the epitome of both. With a fresh mix of old traditions, rich Caswell County culture, and trendy -- as well as functional ...

For All Your Outdoor Needs Bucks & Bass owners Bradley Taylor, left, and Jamie Henderson grew up hunting, fishing and enjoying the outdoors. Story and photos by Sam Seamster Being an avid outdoorsman, I find myself drawn to establishments that sell any type of outdoor products. These places provide me an opportunity to check out the newest hunting and fishing ...

By Phyliss Boatwright In his book, Think Small, A Millennial's Guide to Building a Meaningful Life in Rural America, Matthew Hoagland offers readers great advice about how to live a full, successful, rewarding life in a small town. Matt is the planning director for Caswell County. His wife, Celia, owns and operates Caswell Flower Company in Yanceyville (Seeding Dreams from ...

By Sue Seamon Regardless of the obstacles that may have altered the path of progress, the Caswell Council for the Arts (CCFTA) has managed to endure and flourish for over 40 years. The latest challenge to the organization, as well as to the rest of us, has been the Coronavirus. Many current programs and projects had to be halted as ...

Yoder’s Country Market Story and photos by Stokes R. Reagan ‘Twas the month before Christmas and all through my home, not a mantel was decorated, not even a gnome… When my sister and I were growing up, Christmas was a big deal in our house. Christmas meant poinsettias in the greenhouse, homemade bows hanging from the ceiling, and decorations everywhere. ...

By Immanuel Martin Since I was 10 years old, I have wanted to do something involving film and photography. Enjoying movies day in and day out, I watched all the behind the scenes and extra credits. I got my first camera at the age of 14 and started a photography business. It has been pretty successful but still there was ...

Story and photos by Stokes R. Reagan Stepping into Yoder’s Country Market is like stepping into the past. Aisles of bulk goods line the shelves. Pleasant music is playing at a low volume and the smell of fresh baked goods is wafting through the air. Caswell County’s motto of “Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future” is personified at Yoder’s, where ...

Caswell Prepares for Their Own in September By Amanda Hodges, Director Caswell County Chamber of Commerce One of the things that bonds rural communities together is their festivals, with arts, crafts, agriculture and home cooked food. Through time, festivals have been a way to celebrate heritage, traditions and the culture of people and regions. The events can add structure to ...

Story and photography by Meredith Bernard Some people have the gift of making you feel like you’ve known them forever the first time you meet and some places immediately feel like home. Both of those are true of Nikki Bettis, her family and their “home away from home” at Busy Bee Coffee and Creamery Company, Yanceyville and Caswell County’s first ...

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 ...