The Redbird Serves Fayetteville, Family Style.
THE WARM aroma of garlic bread baking mingles with the spices simmering in the spaghetti sauce, enveloping the cozy space of the cafe. Soft morning light filters through the windows, casting a soft...
A Football Family Impacts Souls in the Game of Life.
THE PLAYING field for high school football isn’t a hundred yards; it’s as large as the community’s hearts as they rally for their team and each other. Fayetteville High School’s Friday night lights...
Chase Bowden’s Commitment to Excellence in His Job Sets the Foundation for a Better Life.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE is the mark for Chase Bowden in his position at Copperweld. This American bimetals manufacturer became a leader in the wire and cable industry by engineering wire differently....
Letter From the Editor: Hometown Healing
THE FIRST sounds of life are screams and cries of joy. Oxygen fills little lungs for the first time. The lights above are bright. And the beeping machines from every corner of the room can be...
The Heart of Giving
EVERYTHING WAS ready for her. Gifts from friends and family contributed to the completion of the lovingly decorated nursery. Dresser drawers were filled with gowns and outfits, and the rocking chair...
The Bank of Lincoln County Makes a Difference.
CHRISTMAS IS the season of giving. Family and friends gather to share food, gifts, and precious time that will create life-long memories. Christmas also offers the opportunity to give back, making...
Fayetteville City Schools’ Social Workers Are Shaping a Brighter Future.
WHILE SOME students experience a school year filled with the excitement of homecoming events, spirited sports competitions, and bustling after-school projects, a different reality their siblings,...
Derian Morales: From Dream to Reality
At the age of 15, Derian Morales made the difficult decision to leave Honduras for a better future in the United States. He dreamed of helping his family financially, but he knew it would not be...
Gloria Armstrong: Nursing With Compassion
IT WAS a time when the world and healthcare resembled a sci-fi horror movie more than the world we’d known. At least our world before the pandemic was larger than theirs. The world of patients...
Recipes: Savor the Flavor of Well-Being
AS WE step into the new year, explore the tastes of hometown healing through recipes built around healthy ingredients. A soup loaded with healthy vegetables flavored with your favorite herbs hits...
Poland’s Selena Suszcynska Guides Us to Better Health.
It was a familiar scene in their Sochaczew, Poland home, though not in others. A mother and her preschool daughter huddled over an anatomy atlas from the mother’s nursing classes. Although not yet...
Eric Torres Knows the Weight of His Responsibilities as a Home Health Therapist.
SHE WAS so proud of him. Eric Torres’s full-ride scholarship for a mechanical engineering degree made his family proud. His grandmother was his rock and the most significant difference-maker in his...
Lincoln Manor Redefined “Family” During the Pandemic.
AMERICAN AUTHOR Pierce Brown said, “Home isn’t where you’re from; it’s where you find light when all grows dark.” In a time like we’d never seen, the pandemic gave us many opportunities to find...
The Saints Motorcycle Club Spends Christmas Day Serving the Community.
EVERY CHRISTMAS Day, families across the country gather to eat and fellowship together, sharing stories and seeing people they may not have seen all year. However, not everyone has the ability or...
Letter From the Editor: Experience the Good This Holiday Season
LIKE THE cozy warmth of a heated blanket, Good News and the holidays are in the air once again. The season of festive lights, crackling fireplaces, and familiar carols is upon us, inviting a sense...
Finding the Lost Residents of the Poor Farm
BEFORE THERE was food stamps and welfare, there were poor farms. People with mental and physical disabilities, those without financial or familial support, or those who were unable to work stayed...
Dr. Cecil E. Byrd’s Influence on the Community Lives on Today.
THE DECISIONS and actions of past generations shape Lincoln County and Fayetteville’s landmarks, institutions, and culture. Though they are no longer here, their work, even down to their smallest...
Setting the Stage for Success
GAIL GODWIN said, “Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths pure theatre.” Tim Hobbs has utilized theatre in the classroom throughout his Fayetteville City Schools (FCS) career and...
Rekindle the Flavors of Food and Family This Holiday Season.
ALONG WITH December’s hustle and bustle, our kitchens come alive with the spirit of the holidays. As friends and families gather, delightful treats take center stage, each dish a connection to...
The Spirit of Christmas at Kudzu’s
WITH THE summer sun bearing down and the harvest season still several calendar flips away, he looked for it while he worked in his gardens. He picked it before the first tomato and teased his...
Lincoln County Toy Drive and the Gift of Giving
THE CHRISTMAS season is all about the spirit of giving, and what better way to give than to help children in the community have a wonderful holiday season? The Lincoln County Toy Drive has been...
Letter From the Editor: Saluting Our Local Heroes
WE ENCOUNTER unsung heroes who walk among us without recognition. They may not be wearing a cape and a mask, but they’re a hero regardless. Their unwavering commitment to service and sacrifice makes...
Former Sheriff Jimmy Mullins Served With a Quiet Resolve for a Better Way to Enforce the Law.
FOR OVER two decades, former Sheriff Jimmy Mullins dedicated his life to law enforcement, ensuring justice and safety for the Lincoln County community. From heartfelt rescues to challenging...
Tony Metcalf and Lincoln County’s Student Resource Officers Mentor, Influence, and Protect Students and Administrators
In Tony Metcalf’s career as a student resource officer (SRO) and now as the lieutenant in charge of the SRO program, he loves the kids. He and his team are often superheroes to the youngest...
Forget the Scales. Get Ready to Plan Your Holiday Parties and Dinners
THANKSGIVING AND Christmas are getting closer, and it's time to plan for parties and get-togethers. Old standards served alongside new recipes on family buffets with family china, and finger foods...
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