by Kali Bradford | Jan 13, 2023 | Feature, Franklin County
SETTING ATOP a hill just off Lynchburg Highway in Winchester is a white beacon of history. Surrounding it is the changing times with new construction, a bustling highway, and electrical lines. But Magnolia Hill Manor stands tall amongst it all. The home appears regal...
by Kali Bradford | Jan 13, 2023 | Feature, Franklin County
IT’S THE early 1900s. You and your family are heading into town to shop for essentials like groceries. Everyone piles into the carriage, and you make the trek into town. Once you arrive, there is one last thing to do before you can make your way onto the square. You...
by Kali Bradford | Jan 13, 2023 | Feature, Franklin County
THEY SAY teamwork makes the dream work. For Linda and Roland (better known as Tippy) Tipps of Winchester, it has made the dream work and been the key to 61 successful years of marriage. Their marriage revolves around busy schedules, long days, and countless sports...
by Kali Bradford | Jan 1, 2023 | Feature, Franklin County
DO YOU remember that most important Sunday school teacher or maybe a favorite waitress who always made you smile when your family went to a particular restaurant? Perhaps you had a kind librarian who always saved you a book they knew you would love. Whatever they...
by Guest Writer | Jan 1, 2023 | Feature, Franklin County
IT’S ONE of the most identifiable signs of Americana. A five-pointed red star with a green “T” drawn in the middle of it, along with the word “Texaco” written across it. In 1903, a 19-year-old Italian refinery worker employed with what was then known as The Texas Gas...
by Kali Bradford | Dec 1, 2022 | Feature, Franklin County
LEGACY. A term that has many definitions. It can be one’s money or assets, faith or values, or reputation. While it can mean so many things, what is important to remember about a person’s legacy is that it provides guidance and inspiration for those who knew them, to...
