Text by Jennifer Poff Cooper | Photos by Kristie Lea Photography Windy Hill GuitarWorks began in 1992 after Mike Mears took a trip on a whim to the Martin Guitar factory in Nazareth, Penn. It dawned on him there that guitar making was not as difficult as he thought, and it was being done by all sorts of people – not only very old men with long beards, but also young factory workers wearing Harley jackets and earrings. “I …
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Text by Joanne M. Anderson | Photos by Kristie Lea Photography The average dorm room at Virginia Tech is 168 square feet, which is about the same size as George Wills’ …
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“Necessity, who is the mother of invention,” is attributed to the Greek author and philosopher Plato a v-e-r-y l-o-n-g time ago, 427 BC – 347 BC. His words have proven true myriad …
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From a non-descript, standard issue, rectangular, red brick ranch on recently developed farm property [in 1972] with views for miles in nearly every direction to an idyllic sanctuary amidst towering white pines …
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Even if you don’t consider yourself a college football fan, you’ve probably heard that Virginia Tech will play the University of Tennessee this fall in a game that has been years in …
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Helpful. Loyal. Brave. These are three of the twelve core values that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) strive to possess. If you ever get the chance to check out the BSA …
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If you’re a traveler, you know the feeling of eventually wanting to land somewhere different. Nothing gets old about the beauty of the Caribbean, the adventures of Central America, or the history …
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All The World’s a Stage . . . and your house is a scene in the “For Sale” act
by Aaron WilsonBy Joanne M. Anderson Photos courtesy of Debbie Campbell, CSE Gone are the days of dusting cobwebs off the front porch, mowing the lawn, cleaning the house, listing it for sale and …
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Text by Joanne M. Anderson Photos by April Amodeo You’ll find them in the Golden Gate Bridge, Empire State Building, the Mall of America, the Pentagon and Philip and April Amodeo’s …
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No matter the season, outdoor living in the New River Valley is in vogue. As spring approaches, here are some top trends that can influence the look, feel and function of your …