Spring…a Health & Fitness Renaissance!

From Fitness Professional Dave Gluhareff of Train With Dave Spring is about to blossom right around the corner. Aside from getting in great abdominal workouts from sneezing due to the pollen here, spring affords the opportunity to get back outdoors more and get healthier. Spring in Southside Virginia is absolutely gorgeous and wakes up a... Read More

A Better You

March 20, 2014

The Nutrition Paradigm

A Well-Oiled Machine “I want to get in shape.” That’s one of the most common things people say when evaluating their lifestyle. Maybe you’ve put on a few extra pounds. Maybe you’ve developed new pains. Or maybe you just don’t feel as good as you used to. Tired? Sluggish? Sound familiar? The first thing people... Read More

Features

February 19, 2014

The 2014 Wedding Planner

You said,” Yes.” Now, the fun begins. Planning a wedding can run the spectrum between two words that begin with the letter E —exhilarating and exhausting. Along the way there could be other adjectives used to describe the process, some of which are not suitable for print. But according to Mandy Matherly, event planner and owner... Read More

Cover Feature

February 19, 2014

Strength Running

The Key to Getting Into Great Shape Weakness is one of the biggest hurdles people face when trying to get into shape. I’m referring to physical weakness, not mental. But when trying to get into shape, physical weakness can overstep boundaries and become mental. I can’t tell you how many times I speak to people who... Read More

A Better You

February 19, 2014

Treat Your Customer Like a King

The way you manage your business will often determine how you are treated in return. As time moves on, advertising methods appear stale or routinely common in the eyes of your prospects. A king notably respects his potential and motivates the same in others. By acting confident in your marketing powers, it accelerates your sales... Read More

The Money Club

February 19, 2014

Bruno

This little puppy was about five weeks old when he was abandoned at a dumpster. He is a pit/Lab mix. The little puppy featured in this month’s edition of Showcase was found curled up on a blanket at a dumpster site. He was rescued by a citizen, and then brought to the shelter. The day... Read More

Paws for the Cause

February 19, 2014

There’s a Month For That

The month of February is best known for Valentine’s Day and the celebration of African-American History. But while I was doing a little research, I discovered a lengthy list of things recognized in February. There are at least eight monthly observances related to food in February. Of course it’s Chocolate Lover’s Month, but it’s also... Read More

Editor's Letter

February 19, 2014

The Month of Love…And All That Other Stuff

He Said Ah, February…the month of hearts, flowers, and candy. Let me see if I can think of all the things that I love and name them for you. I loved your Christmas tree last year. Lime and red certainly popped out and caught my attention more than the usual (boring) decor. I love your... Read More

He Said She Said

February 13, 2014

FEDS Launch Criminal Investigation into Eden Coal Ash

Federal Investigators have launched an investigation into the North Carolina Coal Ash spill where tens of thousands of tons of coal ash were dumped into the Dan River. Additionally, Kevin Eichinger, one of two EPA Federal On-Scene Coordinators leading the emergency management response confirmed that he has asked the Criminal Investigative Unit of the Environmental Protection... Read More

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