–In 1977, U.S. News & World Report declared [Boydton](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boydton,_Virginia “Wikipedia Entry for Boydton”) “a small town that refuses to die.”

Despite some tough times, Boydton is still not dead, although it is kind of quiet.  At a time when cities and towns of all sizes are scrambling not to fall behind, Boydton, population less than 500, is actually staging a comeback, fueled by millions of dollars’ worth of construction projects that are giving the town a facelift and an infusion of hope.

[Read](http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/columnists_news/article/BILL28_20091027-215604/301971/ “Read the Article”) (Richmond Times Dispatch)