by Kali Bradford | Sep 11, 2025 | Feature
IT IS often said that today’s youth are the leaders of tomorrow. When it comes to our local communities, youth involvement in community leadership is essential for building a vibrant and inclusive future. Local youth can bring fresh perspective, creativity, and energy...
by Kali Bradford | Sep 11, 2025 | Feature
TEACHERS ARE remarkably resourceful individuals. You often find them transforming limited supplies and challenging circumstances into rich learning experiences. They adapt swiftly to diverse needs, finding creative ways to educate their students and help them overcome...
by Tina Neeley | Aug 7, 2025 | Feature
FAYETTEVILLE HIGH School’s Class of 2025 turned their tassels this spring, but for Za’Lea Hampton and Akeelah Pullen, the milestone marked a new beginning, not an end. They graduated with cheer scholarships in hand. According to their coach, Rose Murray, they were...
by Tina Neeley | Aug 7, 2025 | Feature
THE GYM fell quiet for a split second — just long enough for Olivia Honey’s three-point shot to arc toward the basket. It was the kind of moment you dream about but also carry on your shoulders. When the ball dropped through the net, the crowd erupted. Honey had...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 10, 2025 | Feature
DEPUTY SAM Smiley stood at the front of the fifth-grade classroom, feeling the weight of expectant eyes. As he asked the students to name responsibilities at home or school, some answered eagerly, others fidgeted with pencils or shifted in their seats, glancing...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 10, 2025 | Feature
ANITA ASHWORTH pulled open the door to the Warrior Exhibit. Outside, traffic circled the square, everyday life in motion — its freedom preserved by those remembered within these walls. Time slowed as she passed the faces and memorabilia honoring Lincoln County...
