Nothing to fear

Nothing to fear

A CHILD STARES at the blank page. She can’t remember the teacher’s instructions and believes she can’t draw. Only artists can do that. And she’s not alone. From childhood to adulthood, it’s a struggle that’s not unfamiliar to most of us. Lincoln County High School...
Family, Friends, Freedom, and Fabric

Family, Friends, Freedom, and Fabric

THEY SERVED our country and protected our freedom. They sacrificed their time and put their lives on the line while we carried on dayto- day life, safely and comfortably. Today, many of them are confined to skilled care facilities. Their days can be long and lonely,...
Loving on Lincoln County

Loving on Lincoln County

LOOK AROUND the grocery store today andsee bewildered faces in every aisle. Buggies once packed to the brim are now carefully curated from half-empty shelves. Coupons and calculators are in hand. Many are forced to choose medicines over meat for their meals. We don’t...
Life + Jennie Schutte – Patrick= Education

Life + Jennie Schutte – Patrick= Education

SPEND 90 seconds with Jennie Schutte-Patrick, and you’ll know you’re about to get an education infused with passion and humor. It’s everywhere she is, and you’ll find this wife, mom, and chief of staff in many places. First stop, home – Pilaroc Farms. Pile-o-rock...
The Dream Teacher, Leader, and Father

The Dream Teacher, Leader, and Father

WHEN HE retired at the age of 64, James D. Wheeler felt that he had missed out on something in life. Wheeler, 86, was raised on a farm in Lincoln County cultivating cotton, watermelons, and other crops. After finishing high school, Wheeler served two years in the...
Chicken Wings & other things

Chicken Wings & other things

WHEN ENTERING a particular local restaurant located at 2715 Huntsville Highway Suite C in Fayetteville, the first thing you will notice is the friendly servers taking your order, happy that you are there. You will then experience a period of waiting, but not the kind...