by Tina Neeley | Mar 14, 2023 | Fayetteville, Stories
Sometimes life just isn’t what it seems. There are situations where we view each other through the fishbowl of life. We watch from outside, sure of what we’re seeing. Meanwhile, inside, life is its own reality, and the days pass with the feeling of someone else...
by Wesley Bryant | Mar 11, 2023 | Fayetteville, Stories
I THINK OF education the same way I think of the spring season. In that time of year, out of season and lifeless-looking trees begin to bloom and become like new. The new nutrients, new water, and new sunlight create new opportunities. They drop seeds, give us food to...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 11, 2023 | Fayetteville, Stories
MEMORIES OF books, card catalogs, and hushing librarians come to mind when we recall the libraries of our childhood. We can almost smell that perfect mixture of paper, dust, and nostalgia. Those places full of books were safe havens for young readers, who felt a sense...
by Guest Writer | Mar 11, 2023 | Fayetteville, Stories
RECOGNIZED ON a national stage through the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, while still retaining the family atmosphere where students are not just a number, Fayetteville City Schools is a true reflection of its motto, “Big enough to make a difference … small enough...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 11, 2023 | Fayetteville, Stories
YOUR FIRST thoughts when you hear “Girl Scouts” may be of Thin Mints and Tagalongs©, and who could blame you? Hold that thought because your favorite limited-time treat does much more than satisfy your craving; it enables girls to grow to their fullest potential while...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 11, 2023 | Fayetteville, Stories
DRIVING TOWARD the Fayetteville square, the Lincoln County Courthouse stands like a sentry over the community. It’s an architectural dream, breathtaking in the glow of early morning or against an ombre sunset. Some drop in just to walk its halls, while others wander...
