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Story and photos by Paul Liggitt Union Street bridge aerial view from Southside looking northward.Image by Paul Liggitt Photography Everyone needs water to survive, and for a city to grow and prosper it needs access to water. In fact, 14 of the largest cities in the world are only a few dozen miles from an ocean, and rivers are just ...

Danville, Virginia Story and photos by Paul Liggitt Wendy Haymore Shields and her father Johnny Haymore. Growing up, I had a limited view of gardening, and most of what I did was pull weeds and cut grass. However, I gradually learned to appreciate a manicured lawn and a beautiful garden, as long as I didn’t have to tend to it. ...

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 ...

Story and photos by Meredith Bernard Having grown up in the south, I know there’s some things that can always be counted on. Sweet tea on the menu. Homemade biscuits at Granny’s house for Sunday lunch. Leaving Granny’s and hearing “watch for deer” as a term of endearment. Hot humid summers with a side of flies and their biting cousins ...

Story and photos by Meredith Bernard “Can’t never could.” Three words my husband says often to our children that have left an indelible mark on me, as well. Three words that sum up so much of how I’ve gotten where I am, at the same time keeping me grounded to move forward. I mean, really -- can’t. never. could. But ...

Story and photos by Paul Liggitt “Go out and play” is what I heard growing up, what I have said many times to my kids, and is still a familiar phrase from moms and dads across the land. Maybe even more so this past year. In the age and culture of “screens,” it is a significant practice to simply go ...

Story and photos by Meredith Bernard Sometimes the best things in life don’t come from well-laid plans, but instead from taking chances and following where they lead. When Rich and Liz Mason decided to quit their international development careers that took them around the world and back again, they weren’t sure exactly where they would land or what they would ...

Story and some photos by Paul Liggitt Marketers have trained consumers to flit from movement to movement on electronic screens because our attention spans are short. They know they only have a few seconds to get us to click on their call to action. It is said that every time there is movement on a screen, our attention resets. _ ...

Story and photos by Paul Liggitt North Carolina has long been known as a state with a rich heritage of logging and lumbermen. It has also been recognized as the leading furniture manufacturing state. Although the industry has changed in recent years, forestry products continue to be a major resource in North Carolina. So, when a tree falls in the ...

A Lifetime Contributing to our Community Story and photos by Meredith Bernard After being greeted with a firm handshake and hearty smile, I recently sat across a table from Person County native Melvin Hamlett and began hearing his life story. It didn’t take long to realize how this man has garnered a respected reputation that’s left a mark on his ...