The quaint and melodic sounds of Sauna Mountain Valley emanate from local wineries and breweries, bringing joy and a sense of community to all who listen. This band, a delightful mix of seasoned musicians and enthusiastic newcomers, embodies the spirit of porch and parlor rock and roll—a genre as unique as the band members themselves. Their core of is a …
The “Men of Lake Anna” Calendar debuted in 2022 with proceeds benefiting charity. The idea sparked during a Florida vacation when some ladies asked to photograph my fiance, Tom, (and I) for their annual calendar tradition. This inspired us to create a similar calendar featuring men of all ages at Lake Anna, with sales supporting charity. The idea took off …
James (Bobby) Ragland, a nearly lifelong resident of Louisa County, is a dedicated skateboarder who has long championed the skateboarding community in his hometown. Despite the county lacking skateboard shops and skateparks during his youth, Ragland’s passion for skateboarding led him to travel across the East Coast in search of places to skate. In the early 2000s, Ragland founded Bakwuds …
Upward was founded in 1995 in Spartanburg South Carolina as a small faith-based youth basketball program, has grown into the international non-profit organization we see today. Offering support for recreational basketball, soccer, cheerleading, flag football, and volleyball, Upward also offers a full slate of materials including training, playbooks, sports apparel, ministry resources, and online player registration systems. Sports participation has …
Berries are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, prebiotics, and antioxidants, offering more antioxidants per calorie than any other fruit. Antioxidants are essential for fighting free radicals, which contribute to aging, cancer, and inflammation. Eating clean, including organic produce when possible, helps reduce free radicals. One way to decrease free radicals in the body is to eat as clean as possible. …
Lance Frye, the owner and visionary behind Woodcrafters Furniture and Cabinetry, has a story that resonates with the quintessential American dream. Born in Quantico and raised in Woodbridge, Frye dedicated a decade of his life to serving in the Marine Corps. When his service ended, he faced a crossroads: the structured life he knew was gone, and he was thrust …
Stacie and Matt Chandler didn’t have a lot of family around while growing up. They dreamed of having a yard full of children and grandchildren, creating a lively, chaotic, and loving home environment. And that’s exactly what they got. “Our why has always been family for us. Having such a large family, we realized we had great insight into what …
That’s me, heart racing, looking all goofy as I sit in the water next to the hot boats listening to them rev their sexy engines… and off they go. This is the start of a jet boat obsession, I was thinking. Don’t worry…I haven’t gone out and bought a jet boat (…yet), but it made me wonder, what is it …
Photos by Carol Barker Wyatt The 25th year of the Jet Boat Invasion promises to be the “Hottest Invasion on the East Coast.” Scheduled to take place from Thursday, June 13th to Saturday, June 15th, this event has become a staple for adrenaline junkies and leisure seekers alike. Chester Wojcik, the jet boat organizer and administrator for the ‘Lake Anna …
Forgotten treasures are all but lost with Neil Rubsam, Lake Anna’s very own Dive Master who has a passion for underwater adventures, including… you guessed it, a set of dentures that fell right out of their owner’s mouth. His voice crackles with excitement as he recounts his adventures, each word punctuated by a sense of awe and wonder. “It’s like …
