Chris Hendrickson: A New Citizen in Lincoln County

Chris Hendrickson: A New Citizen in Lincoln County

THE STATUE of Liberty has remained a symbol of hope in New York Harbor since France gave it to our country to commemorate our allegiance to one another during the American Revolution. The statue on Liberty Island is just a short ferry ride from the famous immigration...
Lincoln Barbecue: A Taste of History

Lincoln Barbecue: A Taste of History

JULY FOURTH is a day for community, fireworks, parades, and food from the annual Lincoln Barbecue. Every year, members of the Lincoln community line up for the delicious barbecue and homemade lemonade prepared by the Lincoln Cemetery Committee.  It is a tradition that...
Sgt. Jonathan Allen: Highway Hero

Sgt. Jonathan Allen: Highway Hero

THUNDER RATTLED every window in Kathy’s car. Lightning streaked across the blackening clouds above the back roads of Lincoln County. She gripped her steering wheel and leaned closer to the windshield, squinting. The wipers whacked back and forth. Where were the lines...
Letter From the Editor: Independence

Letter From the Editor: Independence

IF YOU took a snapshot of any moment in our country’s history, there is a hurt we were trying to heal. The same is true today. It’s our independence that lets us correct our wrongs, to heal, and to build our country up for a more perfect union. We can all be made by...
Food Critic: The Best Fast Food In Town

Food Critic: The Best Fast Food In Town

KEN’S FAST Foods is the best place in town to get a slawburger and fries! I have eaten other slawburgers in Fayetteville, but hands down, Ken’s is the best. The Elk Valley Times asked readers to vote for the best restaurants in Lincoln County. Locals in the community...
Local Recipes: Fireworks, Flavor, and Family

Local Recipes: Fireworks, Flavor, and Family

WHAT BETTER time to indulge in the ultimate celebration of all things American: backyard barbecues, July Fourth festivities, and the comforting flavors of home? Let’s salute the classic dishes that evoke the nostalgia of summer gatherings and the joy of savoring...