by Dave Lenehan | Apr 20, 2024 | Stories
WHAT IF you were moving out of your home and had to pack all of your belongings — your most important possessions — into one giant trash bag? You would probably feel embarrassed at the least and maybe a little less “human” at the most. That scenario of packing up...
by Dave Lenehan | Apr 20, 2024 | Stories
WHAT IS it like when a family legacy causes an accounting major to open an indoor plant shop? Just ask Latia “Tia” Hancock. Tia, as her family and friends call her, opened her store, P.R.E.A.M (Plants Rule Everything Around Me), on Fifth Street in Lynchburg just last...
by Richard Klin | Apr 20, 2024 | Stories
JANNETT SPEARMAN came to Lynchburg from a great distance — a literal distance, as well as a figurative one. Originally from Nicaragua and trained as an electronics engineer, Spearman discovered that she had a very different path to follow: the path of an artisan. Her...
by Guest Writer | Apr 20, 2024 | Stories
THE FIRST dogwood blooms unfurl while other trees wake up from their long winter nap. Images of spring break and picnics flood our feeds and keep us daydreaming of the warmer days ahead. Whether planning brunch, lunch, or lighter meals to make time for spring’s...
by Guest Writer | Apr 20, 2024 | Stories
PAPÁ GALLO Cocina Mexicana is located inside River Ridge Mall but should not be mistaken for an aspect of the food court. This restaurant is well-designed, has a classic and vibrant aesthetic, and has a friendly staff. The atmosphere is lively, with the staff...
by Wesley Bryant | Apr 20, 2024 | Stories
THE ECONOMIC Policy Institute reports that for every dollar spent at a locally owned business, 68 cents of it stays in the local economy. Compare this to 32 cents staying in a local community when spending money at a chain store. The University of Florida conducted an...
