Don and Trish Pierson: A calling carried together
CERTAIN CALLINGS develop slowly, unfolding through seasons of steady obedience. Others present themselves with undeniable force, a conviction that settles on the heart with clarity and weight. For...
Tracy and Terry Spray: Anchored in faith
AT PLEASANT Grove Baptist Church in Alabama, a teenage boy named Terry first laid eyes on a girl named Tracy. Her father was the pastor there, and Terry remembers the moment vividly. “As she walked...
Greg and Cindy Arnold: Simply lasting love
IN A world that often celebrates grand gestures and dramatic romances, Greg and Cindy Arnold’s story is a reminder that the most enduring love is often the simplest. Married for 35 years, their...
Rob Barnett: Neighbors lend a hand at the 3rd annual Day of Giving
THE MORNING air had a bite of winter chill, carrying the scent of pine and coffee, and the parking lot at Elk River Trading Company was already full of activity. Families arrived carrying bags of...
Southern Sun Tanning & Wellness: Love starts with self-care
This Valentine’s Day, true romance is found in the gift of a confidence-boosting glow. While flowers fade, the feeling of being pampered lasts much longer. This year, many thoughtful partners are...
Standard Furniture offers free power upgrades plus money giveaways with a February Sleep Event
For over 70 years, Standard Furniture and Mattress has been a key part of the Fayetteville community. Located on our historic Downtown Square, this family-owned institution provides quality home...
Powerhouse Plumbing Pros: Finding trouble below ground
On a quiet street in Fayetteville, an underground water line leak can be a homeowner's most deceptive enemy. For one local resident, the first sign of trouble wasn't a geyser in the yard, but a...
J & J Pest Control: Guarding the bones of buildings
For homeowners and businesses in Fayetteville and surrounding areas, J & J Pest Control understands that termite control is an essential investment in structural integrity. Unlike other pests,...
Letter From the Editor
A WAITING ROOM chair creaks as someone shifts their weight. A cup of water sweats onto the lobby’s tile floor. Somewhere down the hall, a name is called. Life pauses in places like this. It always...
Kristie Sanders: The nurse who never left home
FOR MORE than two decades, Kristie Sanders has devoted her heart and hands to the people of Lincoln County. Her story is one of faith, compassion, and continuity — a nurse whose care flows not only...
Sieara Ashby: The heart of home health nursing
FOR REGISTERED nurse (RN) Sieara Ashby, becoming a health care professional was the only option. Ashby, who works with Quality First Home Care, is part of a profession known as home health nursing —...
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...
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