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Ballad Looks to the Future Story by Brian Carlton Photos by Brian Carlton and Ballad Brewing It started with a question in 2017. What did the River City want in a brewery? “We took that whole first year to see what our community wants from us,” Ballad Business Manager Austin Bunn said. “What do they want to drink? What does ...

Betty Compton, co-owner, just waiting for you to come by and visit. Story by William Spivey Photographs by Norwood Walker Lately we have all had occasion to say that things “ain’t what they used to be.” For some, there has been a return to simpler things, perhaps coupled with a certain nostalgia. Some things that we might have taken for ...

Story and photos by Jo Proia Sporting clays offers the competitive pursuit of “golf with a shotgun” and is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. 5 stand deck that holds up to 10 people Heirloom shotguns are often handed down by grandfathers and fathers. I grew up in Oxford, N.C. and as a female, I was discouraged ...

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 ...

“Spring semester is a wonderful time to begin or continue your educational journey at DCC,” said Dr. Muriel Mickles, interim president of Danville Community College. “We have so many initiatives, aid programs, and scholarships that allow students to pursue their goals with no out-of-pocket costs.” Beyond traditional federal financial aid, DCC also offers tuition funding though the ‘Re-employing Virginians’ (REV) ...

Community Foundation of the Dan River Region Story by Katherine Milam Photo by Ralph Adams Photography Twenty-five years is a significant milestone in the life of The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, which serves the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County to South Boston/Halifax County, Va., and Caswell County, N.C. To commemorate, the foundation celebrated with an Open ...

Halifax, Virginia By Sally Bane It is no secret that Halifax County has an abundance of incredible farms, produce, and natural resources. Chef Steve Schopen at Molasses Grill in downtown Halifax has made it his mission to be an advocate for these resources. With a menu that changes weekly and an eye for the bounty of the county, Chef Steve ...

J.W. Shelton Auctions South Boston, Virginia By Phyliss Boatwright Auction bid card The history of South Boston’s J.W. Shelton Auction and Realty began in 1955 and includes a lot of knowledge and skill passed down from one generation to the next. It also entails much more than the average auction attendee probably realizes. Current owner Sam Watts worked under the ...

The Cozy Cottage is located at 176 S. Main Street in Halifax, Va. Story and photos by Kendra Morris Sam and Debbie Thompson offer Christmas shopping all year-round at The Cozy Cottage on Main Street in Halifax. Those driving through South Boston, Halifax, Roxboro, or Danville in the past year have probably been in a small business store to get ...

Story by Kendra Morris Photos provided by Sharon Blosser Sadly, this event has been canceled for 2021. Have you ever watched a young child create something with Legos or some other type of material, and it made you smile? Or have you seen a child laugh because of something they saw or said, and it made you laugh? That is ...