by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
WHAT DOES it mean to be part of a community? Is it simply sharing a space, celebrating victories, and exchanging smiles and stories? Is it coming together to help those in need, offering a leg up when life feels overwhelming? Look around you, and you’ll see the heart...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
SUSAN BINKLEY walks the construction site with both pride and purpose, her eyes scanning the 24,000-square-foot building. The sun catches the gleaming metal roof of a sprawling barn-like structure, its silhouette rising against rolling farmland like a promise coming...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 24, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
The Vietnam veterans returned to a home they hardly recognized — a country overshadowed by protests, riots, and resentment. For many of them, the reception was almost as cold as the battles they had fought abroad. Ann Solomon grew up hearing stories of service...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 24, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
There’s magic to John and Virginia (Jenny) Smith’s story, the kind of charm you only find in a Southern home with a porch swing that’s seen many sunsets and family gatherings. For over 30 years, they’ve shared both a life and purpose and have created a heritage of...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 11, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
For Diane Bolin, nursing was a lifelong dream that survived detours, setbacks, and the weighty responsibilities of raising a family. Her road to nursing had many twists and turns, but her family’s unending support carried her through. As a wife, mother, and...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 11, 2025 | Feature, Franklin County
In the stillness of early morning, Gina Weddington steps into her workplace — a treatment center at Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Winchester. Her arrival is humble and unassuming, but her presence and attentiveness reach into each hallway and patient room. ...
