The Warrior’s Exhibit

The Warrior’s Exhibit

ON MAIN Avenue North, in downtown Fayetteville, a particular building sticks out. It is hard to miss with its red, white, and blue colors bursting with patriotic pride. On the exterior of the building hangs a sign that reads, “The Warrior Exhibit.” On the...
One Table, Five Quiltmakers, countless connections

One Table, Five Quiltmakers, countless connections

IT COULD have been a quilt they were gathered around. Beneath could have been small children playing and watching as needles passed through the layers of calico fabric. With snacks nearby and warm conversation dotted with laughter filling the room, they might have...
Precious Lives Called Him Back to Lincoln County

Precious Lives Called Him Back to Lincoln County

IN A SMALL rural community, where the pace of life is undoubtedly slower, one would think that a first responder’s job would be fairly cushy. Images like firefighters tucked in bed at the fire station, their home away from home, might come to mind. Some have joked...
A Firefighter’s Many Calls

A Firefighter’s Many Calls

MOST EVERYONE takes comfort in knowing that when they need help, someone is there to answer the call. But who is that someone? In Fayetteville, it’s quite possible that the person answering your call will be Lieutenant Daniel Underwood of the Fayetteville City Fire...
Expect the Unexpected

Expect the Unexpected

MOST OF the population begins each work day with a basic understanding of the tasks that lie ahead of them. Expectations are clear, and circumstances are generally unchanging. For some, that may look like editing and updating the same spreadsheet. For others, a...