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By Peggy Mcfarland Pickleball is alive and well in Person County. For those who have never heard of the game, it was invented 55 years ago on Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, Washington. One lazy summer day, three friends, including Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum, told their bored children to go out to their backyard badminton court. They gave ...

Story by Jessica Dougherty Photos by Donald Komondy (www.donaldkomondy.com) The new lion cubs enjoy lying on their hammocks with their mother, Naomi This year has been one for the history books, as we all know. The ripple effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic have been felt throughout the world, and the Animal Park at the Conservators Center is no exception. ...

By phillip gillis It was one of those early summer mornings when the breeze made it almost chilly enough to wear the long-sleeved flannel shirt his grandfather gave him. The bridge leading into Virgilina never ran over a river, or any body of water, but it once spanned a set of railroad tracks that had long ago been covered with ...

The public is invited to view the antique and classic boats! Brandon Patrick with Your Mobile Technician will be on hand to answer your boat repair and maintenance questions. He will be writing an article about this event for the Fall 2020 issue of Hyco Lake Magazine! Visit the NC Coastal & Piedmont Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat ...

Paul Liggitt Photo and Video Leasburg, NC (336) 322-1167 www.PLphoto.com

Paul Liggitt Photo and Video Leasburg, NC (336) 322-1167 www.PLphoto.com

Story and photos by Paul Liggitt The weather has turned and is finally comfortable and maybe even a bit chilly so you can leave the sweltering heat of the summer, and in this case the North Carolina Fall, behind and venture outside for some activities. It is time for cooking out over a grill, biking, hiking, walking, and more. The ...

Halifax County, VA Libraries By John Theo Jr. During the long days of winter not many of us can afford to fly to the Caribbean for a reprieve from the cold. Instead, we are forced to be creative with both our time and money when it comes to finding activities. Ideally, most of us want something close to home and ...

The Animal Park at the Conservators Center Story by Taylor Sharp Photos by The Animal Park at the Conservators Center For many, winter in North Carolina serves as an excuse to hide away at home. It’s unfortunate, because there is no more magical time to get outdoors! The crisp, clean air and the occasional gentle blanket of snowfall is the ...

By Peter Berry, Editor in Chief During the winter months it’s easy to curl up in your warm home perhaps in front of the fireplace, under a down throw with a hot water bottle, or even wrapped in an electric blanket. The Hyco Lake Region is known to be cold and rainy from November through February. We even get our ...