Change of Scenery

The threat of hurricanes led Warren and Barbara Cain to leave their retirement home by the sea in Hilton Head, S.C., and head to the peaceful mountain countryside Read more

Action!

When Betty Joe Fulcher of Fieldale, a small community in Henry County, performs on stage, she enjoys the opportunity to immerse herself in the characters she portrays. Acting, she says, allows her to “spend some time outside of everyday life just for a little while.” Read more

Preserving Memories

A retired Colonel of the United States Air Force, Joe Johnson Jr. of Daleville wants the story of his life experiences to live on through generations of his family. To do just that, he wrote a book specifically for his loved ones titled “Looking Back in the Rearview Mirror.” Read more

Goodbye Fast Pace, Hello Relaxation

Gone are the days of hustle and bustle for Ted and Bonita Johnson. Today, they much prefer lounging in the sunroom of their Smith Mountain Lake home with a good book in hand or boating on the sparkling waters. Read more

Giving Back

Much of Will and Carol Sawyer’s retirement has been devoted to helping people. The Bent Mountain residents have shared their gifts of teaching and music respectively with local folks, as well as in other countries. And they’ve loved every minute of it. Read more