Phyliss Boatwright

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 ...

Story by Phyliss Boatwright Photos provided by Semora Volunteer Fire Department Fire Apparatus 2021 The Semora Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) will mark its 50th anniversary on April 23 and, according to members, there is much to celebrate, commemorate, and look back upon with pride. For one thing, members of the SVFD told me, from its beginnings in the early 1970s, ...

Offers Furniture and Much More to Person and Surrounding Counties By Phyliss Boatwright Spring 2022 Family, the American flag, the Fourth of July, and Santa Claus: these are the things that make Furniture Mart owner Larry Cole happy. And, he tries to share his joy with the community. He, his family and the business are deeply intertwined with Roxboro and ...

J.W. Shelton Auctions South Boston, Virginia By Phyliss Boatwright Auction bid card The history of South Boston’s J.W. Shelton Auction and Realty began in 1955 and includes a lot of knowledge and skill passed down from one generation to the next. It also entails much more than the average auction attendee probably realizes. Current owner Sam Watts worked under the ...

The Tooth Fairy (a.k.a. Lori Welch Wilson) A Remarkable Adventure By Phyliss Boatwright Once upon a time, on a beautiful summer day, I had lunch with the Tooth Fairy. In the town of Yanceyville. At a Mexican restaurant. And to quote my grandchildren, it was “the best day ever.” When she’s not doing her “real job,” the Tooth Fairy assumes ...

By Phyliss Boatwright If you’ve spent much time in uptown South Boston, Roxboro, Yanceyville, or Danville over the past few years, you’ve probably been by or into a nutrition store, where you can purchase tasty meal replacement shakes and energy drinks, along with other nutrition products. In South Boston, LeAnne Pulliam offers those drinks to customers at Cheers SoBo on ...

By Phyliss Boatwright Almost four years ago, at the tender age of 60, I had ankle surgery that led to a major lifestyle change. A bad tendon and inflammation caused enough pain to make me seek help. When the doctor said I had a stability problem that could lead to a fall, I conceded to surgery. It was outpatient, so ...

By Phyliss Boatwright Hyco Lake residents Chad and Chris Zuehlke successfully turned a long-time hobby into a business when, in 2012, they founded Rustic Restorations. Their beautifully crafted and restored furniture is also featured on the HGTV show Love It or List It. I asked Chad how his work came to be used on one of my favorite HGTV shows. ...

By Phyliss Boatwright In his book, Think Small, A Millennial's Guide to Building a Meaningful Life in Rural America, Matthew Hoagland offers readers great advice about how to live a full, successful, rewarding life in a small town. Matt is the planning director for Caswell County. His wife, Celia, owns and operates Caswell Flower Company in Yanceyville (Seeding Dreams from ...