by Wesley Bryant | Dec 13, 2024 | Fayetteville, Stories
The people of the year 1000 faced division, uncertainty, and fear for the future. They didn’t know it then, but they stood at the edge of change, transitioning from the Dark Ages to the Middle Ages. Nine centuries later, in 1914, I wonder how people felt as the world...
by Wesley Bryant | Nov 8, 2024 | Fayetteville, Stories
AUTUMN SETTLES into our town like a puppy in a warm bed. There’s a magic in the air that only this season can bring. Golden leaves drift gently from the trees, painting the sidewalks in shades of amber, rust, and crimson. We share our home with nature’s beauty as it...
by Tina Neeley | Nov 8, 2024 | Fayetteville, Stories
AT OLDE Town Protein & Energy in Petersburg, a mother watches her children huddled over adjoining, pint-sized tables, paint brushes moving thoughtfully across river rocks. These stolen moments refuel her mind and body. Her protein drink ignites a spark that will...
by Haley Potter | Nov 8, 2024 | Fayetteville, Stories
AS THEY sit in the warmth of their mother’s home where her laughter once echoed and every corner holds a cherished memory, two grieving daughters, Lisa and Andrea, reflect on the immeasurable love and lasting impact of Nell Edwards, the woman who shaped their world....
by Tina Neeley | Nov 8, 2024 | Fayetteville, Stories
BEFORE WE streamed our music and subscribed to an infinite number of podcasts, local radio kept us company in our vehicles, on our jobs, and around our homes. The station’s broadcasters weren’t just a voice; they were friends. Whether or not we ever met in person, we...
by Tina Neeley | Nov 8, 2024 | Fayetteville, Stories
THE DAYS were already long. He challenged geometry students with theorems and proofs, balanced like the opposite sides of a parallelogram with banter that demonstrated his care and concern. Students tapping away at typewriters, using dictation transcribers, and...
