by Kali Bradford | Oct 9, 2025 | Feature
FAYETTEVILLE’S DOWNTOWN is alive and well on a busy Monday afternoon. Even on a sweltering summer day, the heat doesn’t keep folks from running errands and visiting local shops and cafes while the cars and trucks rumble past, trying to keep up with the day’s hectic...
by Kali Bradford | Oct 9, 2025 | Feature
THE TOWN of Petersburg was established in 1814. The town, in its entirety, is 1 square mile in size and surrounded by rolling farmland. Its quaint town square is a nod and fond reminder of the town’s past with its old buildings, but also a welcome to the future with...
by Kali Bradford | Oct 9, 2025 | Stories
A TEACHER’S IMPACT doesn’t end when the school year does — or even when they stop teaching. The support, encouragement, and belief they show their students can last a lifetime. A lesson shared or a kind word offered might help someone face a tough decision, chase a...
by Kali Bradford | Oct 9, 2025 | Stories
NURSES ARE vital to our communities. Often serving on the front line of health care, they are compassionate, composed, knowledgeable, and work tirelessly to build strong relationships while taking the very best care of their patients. From big cities to rural areas,...
by Kali Bradford | Oct 9, 2025 | Stories
JOYCE MCCONNELL has made a life of serving her community. Serving in law enforcement for over three decades, McConnell has worked her way from humble beginnings as a corrections officer to a county sheriff in her home county. She wore the badge with pride and worked...
