John Theo

An Adventure of a Lifetime in a Galaxy Not So Far Away By John Theo Jr For kids ages eight to 17 who are interested in science as well as the outdoors, AstroCamp is a great option for fun and learning this summer. Think of the best outdoor summer camp you have ever experienced. Add to it a state-of-the-art children’s ...

By John Theo, Jr It appears that every week our culture now celebrates some new man-made manufactured day. From Sibling Day, to Dog day, to Su Chef Appreciation Day. Even the traditional religious holidays have morphed into consumer driven reflections of their origins. Christmas has gone from celebrating Jesus’ birth to trampling people to death at 5AM on "Black Friday” ...

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 Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair By John Theo On Friday, September 13th the Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair returns to celebrate its 29th year. The fair runs for nine days and brings back all of the attractions people have come to expect, and more. Along with rides, games, food vendors, and a livestock building there is an opening night concert featuring country music ...

By John Theo Jr. Built in 1894 by Rufus Owen, Sunny View was a privately-owned residential estate for almost a century. In 1982 it became the Patrick Henry Boys Home, but in recent years the non-profit group consolidated their properties and Sunny View once again became available. Enter Sharon and Jimmy Wilborn, local residents and realtor extraordinaire who came in ...

By John Theo Jr. Many people think of Memorial Day as the gateway holiday into summer. While it often coincides with the first visit to the beach, or a kickoff barbecue, it is quite a somber holiday. Unlike Veteran’s Day, which honors those who have served in the military, Memorial Day is strictly in remembrance of those who gave the ...

The Purpose of Repurposing By John Theo Jr. In 2016 Candace Dishmond-Baskervill moved to South Boston with her husband Nelson to be closer to family. They opened Sweet Cee’s located at 441 Main Street in the summer of 2017 strictly as a boutique store to offer customized gifts such as tee shirts, hats, banners, and posters. Candace, who’s childhood nickname ...

Moving Forward Through History By John Theo Jr. Photos by David Solomon, Beloved Peace Photography One of the first things my family did after we moved to Halifax County was to find inexpensive ways to enjoy the outdoor beauty Southern Virginia had to offer. We explored several parks and beaches around Bugg’s Island Lake, found Edmond’s park, and stumbled upon ...

By John Theo Jr. When one thinks of Christmas in America, the city of Danville, Virginia is probably not the first place that comes to mind. Wayne Allen, owner of the historic North Theater thinks differently. Allen is a lifelong illusionist and 1982 world champion magician who has worked with some of the greats. Names like Copperfield and Henning were ...

By John Theo Jr. We all know Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus, but how does the man referred to as Santa Claus, or Saint Nicholas fit into the holiday? Who is this mysterious red-suited plump jolly man, and where did he come from? How we know Santa today is very different from the historical Christian figure. ...