2021-02

By Jo Proia Eye catching millstones, powered by water wheels to mill grain and corn; big, circular saws at the community saw mill powered by diesel engines; community hog harvesting day, barn raising events. Were you lucky enough to be on the edge of time and able to experience these seemingly “old timey,” some say, “lost” ways? Unless you live ...

By Hannah Barksdale Many of us have spent the last year trying to figure out what to do with all of the lemons of 2020. With a little passion and an idea that has been growing for years, Wendy Haymore Shields and I have made some pretty sweet lemonade! Although our combined passion for plants and container designs has had ...

By Darnell Abbott Vegetable gardening can be one of the most rewarding endeavors; growing your own food is extremely satisfying. Vegetable gardening offers many benefits: Superior taste and nutrition Exercise and fresh air Wonderful way to introduce children to the wonders of nature Saving money Seasoned gardeners already know what is necessary for a successful vegetable garden, but, for those ...

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 ...

It’s no secret that technology careers are in demand and offer individuals good pay in a growing industry. What may be surprising is that Virginia and North Carolina are shaping up to be the east coast’s Silicon Valley. One of Microsoft’s largest data centers is located in Boydton, Va., less than 40 minutes from downtown South Boston. The data center ...

By Adam Fields As a water sports professional and coach with a global reach within wakeboarding, I frequently get asked to be a voice for safety concerns and etiquette. Last year I wrote a post that went viral online, both at our lake (Gaston) and at others, pertaining to all types of boats and boating interests. As we near the ...