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purchased the vineyard in 2008 with a vision for turning it into a local event venue and expanding the vineyard.

In the 13 years since, they have developed a peaceful retreat that offers a picturesque venue for weddings and other special events, wine tastings, lodging and a vineyard. The pavilion is modeled after the Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh.

Nestled in the beautiful rolling countryside of Rockingham County, Autumn Creek Vineyards is the perfect destination for enjoying one of their awardwinning wines, hosting the perfect wedding, or treating yourself to that well-deserved getaway in one of the cabins surrounded by the vines!

The goal at Autumn Creek is to provide patrons with a positive experience, encouraging them to relax and enjoy their time at the vineyard so that they’ll come back again and again, and will tell others about this local hidden gem.

When asked how he spends his leisure time, Bill quickly admits that “all of my free time is spent here at Autumn Creek!” He enjoys meeting and greeting the guests, and is usually onsite during events to help ensure a positive experience.

Bill resides and works in Greensboro. When he’s not at Autumn Creek, he enjoys spending time at his farm in Rockingham County, which is a short drive from the vineyard. He has four sons and eight grandchildren. One of his sons lives close by in Summerfield along with his family and their children, who are students in the Northern school district.

To learn more about Autumn Creek Vineyards, see ad on p. 6, visit autumncreekvineyards.com, or stop by for a glass of wine and enjoy the picturesque, relaxing atmosphere.

Construction underway for Oak Ridge Family Dental

All leased up ... to EmergeOrtho

Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO Construction is underway on a new dental offi ce located in King’s Crossing shopping center at the intersection of Haw River Road and N.C. 68 in Stokesdale. Dr. Amy Li, who owns a practice in Advance, North Carolina, hopes to open Oak Ridge Family Dental sometime in early 2022.

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All leased up! Tire Max owner Max Gardner is happy to announce his 6,300-square-foot building on U.S. 220 in Summerfi eld, located beside his Summerfi eld Tire Max store, has been fully leased to EmergeOrtho. The physician-owned orthopedic practice has 45 locations in 21 counties throughout the state of North Carolina. The contractor’s bid to upfi t the building has been let, but the building will likely not be ready for occupancy until late this year.

“After 2 ½ years of that building sitting empty, we are really glad to have them,” Gardner said. “We’ve had opportunities for different things, but I was really determined to be selective and make sure what went in there was going to be good for the community. I am thrilled to have EmergeOrtho!”