Unveiling a Gem: History and Adventure in Madison, NCMadison, North Carolina, nestled amidst the rolling hills of Rockingham County, is a town that whispers tales of the past while beckoning with outdoor adventures. Whether you're a history buff seeking a bygone era or an explorer craving fresh air, Madison offers a unique blend of experiences.A Tobacco Legacy: From Humble Beginnings to Bustling HubMadison's story starts in the 18th century. Originally christened with the rather macabre name "Deadwood," the town found new life when it was named after President James Madison. The 19th century saw Madison flourish as a major tobacco manufacturing center, thanks to its location where the Mayo and Dan Rivers meet. Up to 50 tobacco plants thrived here, making it the world's largest producer ... 04/13/2024

Eden, North Carolina, might surprise you. This hidden gem offers a unique blend of friendly small-town vibes, rich history, and exciting outdoor activities. Whether you're seeking a relaxing escape or an adventure-filled getaway, Eden has something for everyone.Embrace the Outdoors: Hike and Paddle: Lace up your boots and explore the scenic Dan River Nature Trail or the Matrimony Creek Walking Trail. Feeling adventurous? Rent a kayak or canoe from Three Rivers Outfitters and paddle down the Smith River, soaking in the beauty of the North Carolina Piedmont. Waterfall Wonder: Take a trip to McGailliard Falls Park and be mesmerized by the cascading 45-foot McGailliard Falls. Explore the historic Meytre Grist Mill while you're there and learn about Eden's industrial past. Go Green: Eden boa... 04/02/2024

A Slice of Heaven on  Earth Can Be Yours!   This property does actually have it ALL! Just north of Greensboro, North Carolina and southeast of Reidsville, NC is 271 Trails End Farm. This farm is for sale and in one of the highest equestrian population areas of North Carolina. A wonderful home with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, an infra-red sauna, a large outdoor hot-tub, and WHAT A VIEW! This farm/estate has it ALL from a PRIVATE (yes it is all yours) 22 acre crystal clear lake (stocked with fish), a private sand beach, a 300ft by 30ft indoor riding barn, a 250ft by 25ft barn, a large storage/maintenance building, fenced approximately 7 acres fenced pasture, with more that could be fenced.  I could go on and on but all you have to do is simply watch the slideshow and you will ... 06/11/2013

Mayodan Homes for Sale Welcome to your Mayodan homes and real estate portal! Our site is your single stop for finding a home in Mayodan. Here you can search every available home for sale in Mayodan. As of today there are many homes, land and investment properties for sale that are available to search. The number of homes changes daily, so be sure to keep coming back right here, to the best site for Mayodan homes for sale. Did you know that Mayodan is the only city in the world with this name? The area was named after the Dan and Mayo Rivers which converge at this location. Learn About Mayodan Right Here! It is very important for you to know the local insight of the town (Mayodan) you will be moving to. When you're making a decision to move, you want to work with a Mayodan real estate a... 01/09/2012

Plastic Bottles are Banned in North Carolina. Really? That actually might be a good thing but, no, not quite. Plastic bottles are however, banned from landfills in the state. What’s being banned? All rigid plastic containers. This includes any bottles with a neck smaller than the container itself. The goal of the ban is to keep our 288 million pounds per year of soda containers, milk jugs and detergent bottles out of the landfills and into recycle centers. Another goal? The creation of jobs. We already have companies that recycle plastics such as Envision Plastics & Plastic Revolutions here in Reidsville. Clear Path Recycling is building another facility in Fayetteville to recycle more than 280 million pounds annually, or about 5 billion bottles. When completed, the operation will have... 04/15/2010

Rockingham County is "Reinventing" itself with the Horse Park of the South.  After attending a county council meeting yesterday I was pleased to hear Tom Robinson the county manager speak so positively about the Horse Park.  Tom asked how the county was going to address the problem that most municipalities have in today's market place.  How are they going to replace the manufacturing jobs, or the jobs from the once thriving tobacco farming and processing business.  Tom stated that Rockingham county needed to "Reinvent themselves" in order to bring prosperity back to the area.  So here is the site plan for their reinvention: Of course most of the commissioners were asking questions about revenues and tax bases.  It has been a long hard road to get here and be at the point of breaking gro... 02/05/2010

Horse Park raising Property Values already in North Carolina!  The aerial view of the future site for new  The Horse Park Of The South shows the size of the future equestrian center.  The county has 155 acres for the site to include 120 acres for the Horse Park itself.  The front 35 acres of the center will be for commercial development.  There will be one very large indoor show arena, another covered schooling/show ring, 400 permanent stalls with the capabilities to add another 300 for large events.  Of course not to mention all the shops, equine art stores, tack shops, administrative offices, banquet facilities and all maintenance facilities. Now the best part is that I have a number of small and large farms and other properties in the area.  Of those some of the "pocket listings" are... 11/22/2009

Some of you might remember an earlier blog last year about the Horse Park of the South.  This is going to be one of the premier equestrian centers in the Southeast.  If you can imagine 150 acres of everything equestrian; 6 indoor riding rings, 4 barns with 400 stalls and room for more, two of the rings are indoor arenas, and administration building, dining facilities, and anything else you could think of. Reidsville, North Carolina is about to become the center of the southeast for equestrian events.  I am going to be chronologically taking pictures of the progress so that I can share with you how we are progressing.  I went up and took some shots today since they are close to breaking ground so I wanted to shoot the land untouched.   The water tower is going to be the marker for the so... 07/22/2009

Okay all of the equestrian businesses, farms, ranches, and everyone even interested in horses listen up. In 2004 Rockingham County retained a long time equestrian center manager and a show promoter and sponsor to take a look and do a feasibility study on building an equestrian center in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina.  The study showed great interest and even some other facts like within a 60 mile radius of the Piedmont Triad there is in excess of 30,000 horses.  On top of that fact with the central location in the state and the easy access and closeness to Virginia a site in Rockingham County near Reidsville, North Carolina is perfect. The economic impact could be excellent for the area.  The land for the park over 150 acres is already purchased.  The Board has been raising money... 08/15/2008

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