2020 Vol 3 – Fall

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Planting Trees and Shrubs in the Fall

September 8, 2020

By Darnell Abbott Fall is my absolute favorite season. After the sweltering dog days of summer, those first crisp, low humidity days are such a relief and it is a joy to be outside. I want to spend a little time addressing the advantages of planting trees and shrubs in the fall rather than spring. …

Melvin Hamlett

September 4, 2020

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 …

Patrick Henry’s Red Hill

September 3, 2020

Story by Myra S. Trent Photos provided by Red Hill Patrick Henry’s Red Hill is OPEN! Red Hill is the last home and burial site of Patrick Henry – Founding Father, Voice of the American Revolution and Virginia’s first elected governor. Red Hill is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation devoted to education and historic preservation. The …

Wild About Lions and Heart-melting Caracal Kittens

September 1, 2020

Story by Jessica Dougherty Photos by Donald Komondy (www.donaldkomondy.com) This year has been one for the history books, as we all know. The ripple effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic have been felt throughout the world, and the Animal Park at the Conservators Center is no exception. The readers of Hyco Lake Magazine are becoming …

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