Dr. Sarah Thelen: Healing the whole person
DR. SARAH Thelen has spent the past 15 years caring for patients of all ages, from newborns to centenarians, at her small-town practice in Fayetteville. Grounded in faith, compassion, and a deep...
Claudia Cunningham: Healing the home front
FOR CLAUDIA Cunningham, the call to serve began in a third grade classroom. She remembers watching the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on a box TV at Flintville Elementary and feeling a deep urge to make...
Dr. Tyler Edge: Unlocking wellness, restoring hope
DR. TYLER Edge, founder of Elk River Chiropractic, blends clinical precision with strong faith and a caring approach to patient care. For Edge, true healing comes from unlocking the body’s ability...
A Holiday to Remember
ON A December evening in Fayetteville, the lights dim, the curtain waits, and anticipation gathers backstage at the Carriage House Players. Now in its 13th year, the annual holiday performance has...
A crisis averted: How J & J Pest Control saved a family’s home
The excitement of bringing home a "gently used" Pack 'n Play for the new baby quickly turned to sheer panic. It was a deal too good to pass up, spotless on the outside, but hidden deep in the folds...
Powerhouse Plumbing Pros: Strong systems from the start
As the New Year commences, bringing with it a fresh slate of architectural dreams and construction ambitions in Fayetteville, the importance of foundational quality has never been clearer. When a...
Southern Sun Tanning & Wellness: Providing a deep, healing warmth
The chill of a late December morning had settled deep into Sarah's bones, and she felt that familiar, scratchy sensation in her throat — the first unwelcome sign of a winter cold. As a busy mother...
Standard Furniture: Offering Fayetteville families deals on furniture
When the family first walked into Standard Furniture on Main Avenue in Fayetteville, they were just hoping to find a durable sofa that could withstand their two young boys and a golden retriever....
Letter From the Editor
THE CALL comes in, and the world doesn’t slow down. The clock feels like it ticks faster, but our heroes stay strong. The firefighter is halfway through dinner. The nurse just pulled into the...
Mickey Johnson: Building a home for theater
Press release submitted by Carriage House Players IN THE heart of Lincoln County, a passionate community theater group known as the Carriage House Players (CHP) is working to bring the magic of the...
Joseph Self: Servant, soldier, shepherd
ONE FREEZING winter’s night, several water pipes burst across the city of Fayetteville. Joseph Self, from Fayetteville Water & Sewer System, worked with his crew through the cold weather, racing...
Lincoln Health: Compassionate care
JENNIFER SULLIVAN was just 17 years old when her beloved aunt, Betty Gordon, invited her to work at Lincoln-Donalson Care Center, a nursing home facility in Fayetteville. What started as a part-time...
Jeremy Thompson: Serving America
JEREMY THOMPSON is currently the executive director of a leading military nonprofit. Before that, he served for 22 years in the Army National Guard and has been a volunteer firefighter and a reserve...
Paige and Eric Hose: Responding to the community
MANY FAMILIES gather around the dinner table during holidays, but Paige and Eric Hose work hard to make sure others can do the same. Paige, an EMT, and her husband, Eric, a sergeant with the Lincoln...
Doug Campbell: Leading by example
AFTER MORE than three decades of incredible service to Lincoln County, Doug Campbell has achieved a career milestone, taking on the role of Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director and fire chief...
RCA’s Veterans Day Program: Paying our respects
ON NOV. 11, 2025, Riverside Christian Academy (RCA) students filled the gymnasium with red, white, and blue attire for the school’s first on-campus Veterans Day program. Families of veterans also...
Powerhouse Plumbing Pros saves families from a Christmas disaster
The family's home proved Fayetteville was full of festive cheer. Snow dusted the lawn, Christmas lights adorned the home, and guests packed every room. The hostess, pouring eggnog, caught eyes with...
J&J Pest Control meets the needs of Fayetteville homeowners
J&J Pest Control understands that a home in Fayetteville is more than just a structure made of wood, brick, or concrete. Home is where life happens, and J&J Pest Control takes its role in...
Southern Sun Tanning & Wellness: Keeping Fayetteville healthy
Southern Sun Tanning & Wellness LLC calls Fayetteville home. Since opening their doors, they have empowered every client who walks through their door to feel and look their absolute best. They...
Standard Furniture to give away free TV with purchase to shoppers
The scent of cinnamon and pine needles hung heavy in the air. The scents mixed with the rare but beautiful glow of snow falling on Fayetteville. But inside the Miller house, it was the new furniture...
Dr. Hannah Renfroe: Bringing compassion, care, and expertise back home
AT SOME point in every child’s life, when asked what they want to be when they grow up, many commonly answer “a veterinarian.” For Hannah Renfroe, that childhood dream was more than a passing phase;...
Avery Shelton: Rising to rodeo success
AVERY SHELTON lives and breathes rodeo. What began as a spark of curiosity in 2019 has grown into a full-fledged passion, fueling long nights at the barn, countless hours of practice, and drive for...
Leslie Price: Saving lives in layers
THE HUMANE Society of Lincoln County plays a vital role in strengthening the community while giving animals in need a second chance. Through fostering, adoptions, and community outreach, the...
Seth Campbell: Turning empathy into action
FROM AN early age, Seth Campbell has had a natural gift for caring for animals. As a child, he would craft toys and bake small treats to deliver to his local animal shelter, eager to bring comfort...
Angie Moore: A journey to save an old soul
WE KNOW one person can change the trajectory of another’s life. The same is true for animals. For Leroy, that person was Angie Moore. Leroy, an aging stray, was brought to Fayetteville Animal Clinic...
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