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...
Letter From the Editor
IN MARCH of last year, my cousin’s work schedule became incompatible with raising his first pet, a brown and white Bernedoodle puppy. I took her in, not knowing just how much she would change, well,...
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...
Bear Wallow Marketplace: A growing tradition in Flintville
IN 2020, Bradley and Raye Drach opened their land in Flintville to host the first Bear Wallow Marketplace. Though the marketplace initially began as a small gathering, it has quickly grown into one...
Randy Delap: Keeping Lincoln County’s history alive
IN LINCOLN County, record-keeping is more than just a bureaucratic task — it’s a cornerstone of preserving community heritage. From courthouse ledgers to family archives, each record tells a story...
Eugene Ham: A voice remembered
FAYETTEVILLE’S DOWNTOWN is alive and well on a busy Monday afternoon. Even on a sweltering summer day, the heat doesn’t keep folks from running errands and visiting local shops and cafes while the...
Petersburg Lions Club: Preserving the past with pride
THE TOWN of Petersburg was established in 1814. The town, in its entirety, is 1 square mile in size and surrounded by rolling farmland. Its quaint town square is a nod and fond reminder of the...
Rosemary Thompson: Loving students, teaching kindness
A TEACHER’S IMPACT doesn’t end when the school year does — or even when they stop teaching. The support, encouragement, and belief they show their students can last a lifetime. A lesson shared or a...
Julie Higgins: A true community caregiver
NURSES ARE vital to our communities. Often serving on the front line of health care, they are compassionate, composed, knowledgeable, and work tirelessly to build strong relationships while taking...
Joyce McConnell: A lifetime of advocacy for children and the community
JOYCE MCCONNELL has made a life of serving her community. Serving in law enforcement for over three decades, McConnell has worked her way from humble beginnings as a corrections officer to a county...
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