by Tina Neeley | Apr 17, 2025 | Fayetteville, Stories
LOOKING AT the answers on the worksheet before her, Bridgette Jones leaned in to make eye contact with the young student she tutored. It wasn’t just the correct answers that brought them both joy; it was the newfound confidence ignited by Jones’...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 27, 2025 | Fayetteville, Feature
ON THE beach of Playa Junquillal, Costa Rica, Makayla Martin gently releases baby sea turtles one by one onto the beach. The tiny creatures, no larger than the palm of her hand, instinctively scuttle toward the crashing waves. Each hatchling represents a fragile hope...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 27, 2025 | Fayetteville, Feature
BILL SMITH broke the surface of Tims Ford Lake, his uncle, Bobby Smith, in one numb hand, and his 3-year-old son, Jess, clutched desperately in the other. The 48-degree water bit into their skin through their soaked layers of clothing, dragging them down despite their...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 27, 2025 | Cover, Fayetteville
THE FAMILY gathers near the mahogany casket adorned with fresh roses and lilies. Despite their grief and exhaustion, they remain steadfast, receiving the hugs and condolences of those who come to pay their respects. It’s a scene revisited countless times in our...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 27, 2025 | Fayetteville, Stories
YOUNG ATHLETES navigate the court under the bright gym lights, accompanied by the rhythmic bounce of basketballs and the swish of nets. The Fayetteville Lions Club Basketball Tip-Off Classic is in full swing. Families and fans fill the bleachers while Lions Club...
