Halloween: The Night Fun Came Home

I’ve always loved fall. It’s probably my favorite time of year. The air gets a little cooler; the leaves begin to change, there are football games every weekend. I love it. With the fall season comes one of my favorite holidays: Halloween. Ah yes, Halloween. That night when ghosts and goblins run amok in our... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

October 18, 2019

Behind the Makeup

Tina Reynolds knew she wanted to be involved in the horror film industry at the young age of 6 years old. She remembers the moment vividly, “My dad and I were watching Fright Night, and this very bloody and gory scene came on. I was scared, so I took a pillow and covered my face.... Read More

Arts + Music, Cover Feature, Culture

October 8, 2019

The History of a Haunted House

With Halloween around the corner, the emergence of spooky attractions flood our weekends, especially haunted houses. Haunted houses first emerged during the Great Depression as a way to keep youngsters from vandalism and running amok on the streets. This was a way to channel the children’s energy into something constructive instead of them causing property... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Features, Local

October 2, 2019

Welcome to the Dan River Region

An excerpt from Come Visit Our Town Danville-Pittsylvania County 2019 On behalf of the leaders and citizens of the Dan River Region, we cordially welcome you to Danville–Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Our two communities are united by the Dan River, and our leaders and citizens believe that we can have a global impact working collaboratively. This... Read More

Business, Community Strong, Local

September 19, 2019

A healthy portfolio for seniors

We give much thought to planning for financial stability after retirement, but how valuable is being able to take that trip if your body will not allow you to enjoy it? How do you see your life after retirement? Do you want to travel? Do you want to take the grandkids for walks in the... Read More

Health, Health Talk, Senior Health

September 12, 2019

Kingston’s Journey

“He didn’t even hug me goodbye.” Those were the words I sputtered out to my wife after our son, Kingston, walked into his kindergarten class for the first time. In all fairness to him, the lack of a hug didn’t come from any place of ill-intent. He was just so excited, that taking another five... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

September 2, 2019

Fall treks in MHC

Any time is a great time to venture through Martinsville-Henry County, VA, but the fall adds a little something extra. Breathe in the fresh air and unwind while you take in the scenery and the fun. From our award-wining trails to our high-octane events, make this season your season to explore MHC. Take a hike.... Read More

Health, Local

August 21, 2019

Halifax Restaurant Week

It was the famed English writer Virginia Woolf who said it best, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.” We couldn’t agree more, Ms. Woolf. If you are looking to dine well, make a reservation during Halifax County’s annual Restaurant Week, and we assure you that everything else... Read More

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Halloween: The Night Fun Came Home

Behind the Makeup

The History of a Haunted House

Welcome to the Dan River Region

September 2019: Senior Health Talk Fall 2019

A healthy portfolio for seniors

Kingston’s Journey

August 2019: The Influencer Issue

Fall treks in MHC

Halifax Restaurant Week

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