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October 28, 2021

Haunted Southside

We’ve all heard (and been scared by) urban legends such as a maniac with a hook for a hand, a headless phantom that walks the railroad tracks with a lantern looking for his head or a witch who’s put a curse on the town. In most cases, those stories are just stories, but as it... Read More
Features, Local
October 20, 2021

Sisters’ Act

Sisters Cathy Fowler and Carolyn Lumpkin talk frequently about a variety of subjects. But when they talk business, they literally talk business. Fowler and Lumpkin both own different stores in Danville. Fowler is the owner of Nature’s Essentials Herbs & Natural Wellness, and Lumpkin’s store—and Lumpkin herself—is known as the Bra Lady. Siblings running businesses... Read More
Features, People
October 13, 2021

Spooky Season

Laurie Strode: “It was the Bogeyman.” Dr. Sam Loomis: “As a matter of fact it was.” I love a good scary movie. Heck, I even enjoy a lot of the bad ones. With this being October and Halloween right around the corner, what better way to start this month’s column than with a quote from... Read More
Confessions of a 30 Something
October 5, 2021

The “So(u)l Flow”

Showcase Magazine sat down with Shay Ayala, founder of Solflower LLC located in Danville, VA, and her partner, Jameel Rashad Austin, at local coffee and wine bar, Crema and Vine—this location significant—as it’s where the two first began their relationship and where Ayala was inspired to redirect the mission of her organization, Solflower. Accompanying them... Read More
Cover Feature, People
September 7, 2021

Ten Years in the Making

It isn’t easy to book a rock show with a big-name band, especially in a small region such as Southside Virginia. Try booking over 180 bands across four days, with an expected crowd of over 30,000 per day and running a staff of over 900 employees. Then you’ll have a glimpse into what Blue Ridge... Read More
Cover Feature, Events, Music
July 13, 2021

Part of the Family

“If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.” –James Herriot I’ve been blessed in my life. If you’ve followed my column over the past few years, you are aware of many of the reasons I make that statement. This... Read More
Confessions of a 30 Something
July 2, 2021

Dog Walking Basics

Have you noticed all the traffic out there lately? Your dog probably has. One of the few bright spots to come out of the pandemic has been the increased attention heaped upon our pets, many of whom have gained more of their most cherished resource in life—their owners’ time. As a result, many have noticed... Read More
Cover Feature, Health
June 9, 2021

Take Time for Your Health

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. In this edition of Showcase, you’ll find great info on what you should do to keep your physical health in check. I won’t give you advice on any of that. After all, I’m not a medical professional, and frankly, not even someone who’s in peak shape these days. The... Read More
Confessions of a 30 Something
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