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Take Back Your Vacation

And Escape to Philpott Lake Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy a little rest & relaxation, but many American workers are not maximizing their ability to get away. According to a study by PGi, a global conferencing provider, Americans do not use an average of 2 out of every 14 vacation days each... Read More

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August 7, 2014

The Stones Unturned

Institutionalized Delinquency In the days before tribute bands, a group of high school friends from Danville formed a group that borrowed everything — including their name — from their idols, the Rolling Stones. And while the local band would continue to emulate the English rockers, they quickly developed a style that incorporated the best of... Read More

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July 2, 2014

Discover the Great Outdoors

Not all who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien Did you know that June is Great Outdoors Month? Warmer weather is here and it’s the perfect time to venture outside. From boating and fishing to hiking and exploring nature there are many ways that you and your family can get more in touch with the... Read More

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June 30, 2014

Art and History Collide

The Fire Hydrant Walking Tour of South Boston Author Chuck Klosterman said, “Art and love are the same thing; it’s the process of seeing yourself in things that are not you.” Inspiration was simple for famed artist Pablo Picasso who said, “Everything you can imagine is real.” When it comes to art there aren’t many... Read More

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May 27, 2014

2014 Festival Guide

Plan a day trip or overnight excursion to these buzz worthy events Spring is here and that also means the kickoff to festival season! My family and I love attending festivals throughout Southern Virginia to sightsee, eat fun foods, shop and enjoy spending quality time together. Festivals are a good way to discover new businesses... Read More

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May 15, 2014

Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival Grows Into Memorial Day Tradition

Six years ago, a few hundred people gathered to hear 10 bands and remember two fallen friends, and Rooster Walk was born. In 2013, the fifth annual Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival drew an estimated 3,500 attendees and dozens of acts including headliners Leftover Salmon, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk and Yarn. This year’s crowds for... Read More

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April 29, 2014

A Three-Day Escape

Spring is here and after the wild winter of 2014 you deserve a break! Leave the winter blues behind and escape your day-to-day routine with a relaxing long weekend to renew your spirit, recharge your body, and reconnect with loved ones. Grab the special people in your life and break away to Martinsville-Henry County, Virginia... Read More

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April 28, 2014

KARE Pharmacy

Since opening over thirty years ago, Kare Pharmacy has grown from a small retail pharmacy to Southside Virginia’s premier local source for compounded medications. Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing personalized medications for patients. Compounded medications are “made from scratch” with individual ingredients mixed together in the exact strength and dosage form... Read More

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March 20, 2014

“Tour-ific” – Touring Martinsville, Virginia

Does spring fever have your family itching to get out of the house? Cure that case of the winter blues by visiting a museum. Several options are available right here in Southern Virginia to inform, educate, and entertain your restless crew for hours. Here are five suggested museums to check out the next time your... Read More

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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

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