by Tina Neeley | Nov 11, 2023 | Feature
GAIL GODWIN said, “Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths pure theatre.” Tim Hobbs has utilized theatre in the classroom throughout his Fayetteville City Schools (FCS) career and heads up a recent system-wide drama program that opened the door to...
by Tina Neeley | Nov 11, 2023 | Cover
WITH THE summer sun bearing down and the harvest season still several calendar flips away, he looked for it while he worked in his gardens. He picked it before the first tomato and teased his granddaughters with hints of its location. After Thanksgiving, they’d pile...
by Tina Neeley | Oct 13, 2023 | Feature
FOR OVER two decades, former Sheriff Jimmy Mullins dedicated his life to law enforcement, ensuring justice and safety for the Lincoln County community. From heartfelt rescues to challenging situations faced head-on, he brought quiet dignity to every call. A career in...
by Tina Neeley | Oct 13, 2023 | Cover
In Tony Metcalf’s career as a student resource officer (SRO) and now as the lieutenant in charge of the SRO program, he loves the kids. He and his team are often superheroes to the youngest students, mentors to all students, and a reassuring and comforting presence to...
by Tina Neeley | Oct 13, 2023 | Stories
THANKSGIVING AND Christmas are getting closer, and it’s time to plan for parties and get-togethers. Old standards served alongside new recipes on family buffets with family china, and finger foods and sweet treats on paper plates balanced on our knees are all...
