by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2024 | Cover
THE WARM aroma of garlic bread baking mingles with the spices simmering in the spaghetti sauce, enveloping the cozy space of the cafe. Soft morning light filters through the windows, casting a soft glow over the wait- ing tables. Every detail, meticulously chosen,...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2024 | Feature
THE PLAYING field for high school football isn’t a hundred yards; it’s as large as the community’s hearts as they rally for their team and each other. Fayetteville High School’s Friday night lights spotlight a network of interconnected stories set in a small town...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2024 | Stories
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE is the mark for Chase Bowden in his position at Copperweld. This American bimetals manufacturer became a leader in the wire and cable industry by engineering wire differently. Bowden continues to engineer life differently, too. Similar to how...
by Tina Neeley | Dec 16, 2023 | Stories
EVERYTHING WAS ready for her. Gifts from friends and family contributed to the completion of the lovingly decorated nursery. Dresser drawers were filled with gowns and outfits, and the rocking chair sat ready for feedings and snuggles. Owen and Jillian Bagley were...
by Tina Neeley | Dec 16, 2023 | Stories
WHILE SOME students experience a school year filled with the excitement of homecoming events, spirited sports competitions, and bustling after-school projects, a different reality their siblings, and the tragic loss of a classmate leaves unanswered questions. Claudia...