Finding the Lost Residents of the Poor Farm

Finding the Lost Residents of the Poor Farm

BEFORE THERE was food stamps and welfare, there were poor farms.  People with mental and physical disabilities, those without financial or familial support, or those who were unable to work stayed on publicly owned properties. They maintained them as they would any...
Letter From the Editor: Saluting Our Local Heroes

Letter From the Editor: Saluting Our Local Heroes

WE ENCOUNTER unsung heroes who walk among us without recognition. They may not be wearing a cape and a mask, but they’re a hero regardless. Their unwavering commitment to service and sacrifice makes our communities safer and more compassionate. They’re the Batman to...
Fayetteville Public Utilities Answers the Call

Fayetteville Public Utilities Answers the Call

Fayetteville Public Utilities (FPU) has a longstanding history of answering the call when there is a need. From restoring local utilities to responding when disaster strikes miles away from home, FPU’s heroic utility workers readily volunteer to face challenging...