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In development and investment, there is a critical difference between market data  and regional intelligence . Market data tells you how many cars pass through an intersection. Regional intelligence tells you what happens when those cars stop. Too many projects are approved based on spreadsheets alone. That gap between high-level data and actual street-level reality is where financial risk hides. This is one example of how we approach risk, planning, and regional decision mak

Introduction: The Enduring Imperative of Cosmic Alignment The human endeavor to construct civilization has always been intrinsically linked to the celestial sphere. Across continents and epochs, the night sky served as the original master clock, calendar, navigational grid, and spiritual compass. Our ancestors were, in the most profound sense, sky watchers whose sophisticated observations formed the bedrock of their culture, religion, and applied science. Their survival, soci

We spent the afternoon in Charlottesville at the Downtown Mall, one of the best walkable retail areas in Virginia. Places like that remind you what a strong local vibe feels like: people out together, small shops thriving, community energy everywhere. As Dogwood & Deathcap grows, we want a physical space that captures that same feeling, a storefront that reflects who we are, gives back to the community, and becomes a place people want  to gather. So this was a little research

Dogwood & Deathcap is a business with a clear purpose: We’re in business to rebuild community strength, starting here at home. Every purchase helps make real improvements possible. Most places don’t fall apart all at once. They decline slowly, schools underfunded, history neglected, local culture fading into convenience. We’re not willing to just watch that happen. What We Do Dogwood & Deathcap funds and organizes small but important improvements in our community. Right now,

Dogwood & Deathcap made its first sale! Founder Cody reflects on the monumental shift from idea to reality, the power of family vision, and the brand's Appalachian pulse.

Huntingdon is one of Roanoke’s oldest surviving homes, built in 1819, older than the city itself. The city once eyed it for demolition, but a budget pause sparked a community rally. Neighbors, historians, and local groups are now working to save it. Dogwood & Deathcap isn’t leading the effort, but we’re part of the coalition supporting the fight to preserve this irreplaceable piece of Appalachian history.

In Appalachia, storytelling is survival, memory passed from porch swings to future generations, where laughter softens the grief.

A glowing, manta-like creature emerged from a cloud. Fast. Silent. Alive. We’re calling it the first documented “Sky Ray.”

In October 2025, Dogwood & Deathcap began reviewing how Bedford County invests in its youth. After confirming no system tracks recreation or education spending by district, we drafted the Resolution for Ensuring the Equitable and Transparent Distribution of Youth Resources in Bedford County. It’s now with our District 1 Supervisor for sponsorship to promote fairness, accountability, and equal opportunity for every child.

We’re digging into Bedford County data. If the numbers exist, we’ll share them, if not, we’ll make sure they’re tracked and public.

What began as a frustrated post about canceled youth soccer games grew into a call for countywide transparency. After seeing neglected fields and uneven investment, I filed FOIA requests to uncover how Bedford County allocates funding for schools and recreation.

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