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By Phyliss Boatwright Person County native Matthew Huff recently released his second album, Bones. The underlying theme of the album “is clear,” he said, “and that is my ‘bones’ or ‘roots.’ These songs express who I am, where I came from, what I’ve been through, and so much more.” He credits a few local establishments for his success, and he ...

South Boston, VA Story by Norwood Walker Photos by Steve Long Mary Poppins called for all new costumes from the Edwardian Era. For a decade, Ginny Bogart dressed the cast of the Prizery theater company and was affectionately known as the “Costume Mistress.” John Fulton, former president of the Board of the Prizery reflected on working with her, saying, “I ...

Story by Peter Berry with Phyliss Boatwright Photos provided by Tunnel Creek Vineyards Breathtaking, peaceful, relaxing, entertaining, and tasty are just a few of the adjectives I use to describe my visits to Tunnel Creek Vineyards, located in North Central North Carolina and Southside Virginia.  The manicured grounds, exquisite facilities, and hand-trimmed vines magnify the grandeur. Tunnel Creek offers live ...

Spring 2022 Strawberry season is right around the corner! Something new is coming in May. Saturday, May 21, 2022 9:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M. First ever Strawberry Festival in Halifax, VA at the Farmer’s Market! Hello, Virginia. This is Viny from Halifax.  Another successful, community/family event is going to take place in the small town of Halifax.  The festival will ...

Cubs Parker, Kaia, Hobbes By Elise Gammon Photos by Dustin Hair, Randy Piland, Mindy Stinner and Elise Gammon This past Christmas, Parker tiger cub got his wish…his brother and sister came to live with him at the Animal Park at the Conservators Center. The two new cubs were named by sponsors, and we’re thrilled to introduce Hobbes and Kaia (pronounced Kai-ah). Hobbes is a ...

The streets of Uptown Roxboro will be filled again this year when Personality returns. Story by Allison Satterfield, Vice Chair, RACC Board of Directors Photos by Ken Martin The Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of the annual Personality Festival, to be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. For nearly ...

Caroline Cates gets up on the wakeboard during her session with Carro Djupsjö, a professional wakeboarder from Sweden who gave lessons at NC Marina at Hyco Lake last spring. By Caroline Cates, RCS Eighth Grader NC Marine held its exciting grand opening on Saturday, May 22. NC Marine is a boat shop close to Hyco Lake. I, among many others, ...

By phillip gillis A skateboard cracked against the wall on the building next door as laughter erupted. I didn’t have to turn around because I knew the kids, taught their parents, and probably knew their grandparents, too. Then I heard an exchange I’ve heard my whole life… You alright? Yeah. What you doing this weekend? Nothing. Man, ain’t nothing to ...

Avalon Tiger Story by Jessica Ramsey Photographs by Donald Komondy Photography As the trees turn green and the flowers start to bloom across the area, here at the Animal Park, we are all taking a deep breath and preparing for an exciting summer. A year of COVID-19 restrictions has left us looking forward to a summer filled with laughing children ...

We all have certain songs, movies, and special places that bring memories to the front of our minds as fast as lightning. All it takes is the first couple notes, a snippet of a movie scene, or a particular scent, and we’re taken back in time to the experience we had. That's what the partners of Events on 119 and ...