Music & Dancing

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Story and Photos by Corey Williams Danville, Virginia has quite the comeback story; to witness a city rise from its ashes and completely recreate itself is a lifetime experience. I grew up in South Boston, Virginia – a quaint, little Southern town about forty-five minutes east of Danville so as a family we would drive to Danville fairly often: back-to-school ...

Story and Photos by Corey Williams Meet Andrew Adkins and Chris Stockard: two multi-instrumentalists who together make up Bearded Whiskey, an Americana folk and roots band based out of Danville, Virginia. Andrew and Chris met at an open mic event in Milton, North Carolina and later performed in a production of “Smoke on the Mountain” at the Kirby Theatre in ...

South Boston, VA By Candace Baskervill July 26, 2019 at Berry Hill Resort & Conference Center Growing up in a family proud of their home grown, prize winning fruits and vegetables, I know that there are certain things to be said about good soil. Every good tradition, like every good fruit or vegetable starts with hearty, rich soil, strong roots, ...

By Norwood Walker The past shapes the future and crafts the present.  Whether we fill our homes with cherished memories of the past in the form of photographs, family heirlooms of textile, clay, glass, or wood, or we hunt antique and second-hand shops in search of other’s memories of the past, our yesterday is a powerful force.  It can be ...

2nd Annual SoBo Brew Festival Tickets Now on Sale   More than 60 craft beers available! South Boston, VA – Tap the kegs, pop the cans, and get ready to experience the second annual SoBo Brew Fest. This outdoor festival on Saturday, May 11 will showcase more than 60 craft beers. SoBo Brew Fest is held at Constitution Square in Downtown South ...