Maggie English: Ready for her moment

Maggie English: Ready for her moment

THE COUNTDOWN echoed through Maggie English’s headset. Five. She adjusted her grip on the camera, her fingers steady despite the adrenaline rush. Four. The production truck crackled with final confirmations, voices overlapping in controlled chaos. Three. She took a...
Fabulous Fifties Show: 38 years of giving back

Fabulous Fifties Show: 38 years of giving back

THE FABULOUS Fifties Show completed its 38th season in March with nine performances held at Lincoln Central Academy in Fayetteville. The show blends nostalgic entertainment with local impact, raising funds for the Fabulous Fifties Foundation to assist people in...
Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor

WHEN YOU choose a locally owned business over a national chain, you’re not just spending your money, you’re planting it. And the roots of that investment reach deep. Every dollar counts, and it lifts our neighbors. According to the Economic Policy Institute, 68 cents...
Rob Barnett: One box, countless blessings

Rob Barnett: One box, countless blessings

LIKE THE sky overhead, most of Fayetteville is still asleep when Rob Barnett arrives at Elk River Trading Company on a cold December Saturday morning. Today isn’t about sales — it’s about giving back. Barnett’s commitment to service began in 2020 with a simple...
Gay Dempsey: Banking on community

Gay Dempsey: Banking on community

ON CHRISTMAS Eve in 1960, Charles Gleghorn stepped behind the teller’s counter at Lincoln County Bank for the first time. He slid open a heavy wooden cash drawer, its metal dividers clinking against neatly stacked bills. He calculated transactions on the mechanical...
Stan Golden: A legacy of leadership

Stan Golden: A legacy of leadership

SPEND A few minutes with former educator and school superintendent Stan Golden, and you’ll leave with an impression of his heart for the students and community he served. A sense of humor and dedication flows through the conversation like a creek after a gentle summer...