by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
TWENTY YEARS ago, Beri Fraley’s calloused hands gripped a rifle in the unforgiving deserts of Iraq. Back then, Fraley wasn’t yet a seasoned businessman but a National Guard captain leading a patrol under a sky painted crimson. He was a leader — not by title but...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
WE OFTEN overlook the significance of basic abilities such as independence, clear sight, good hearing, problem-solving skills, and easy access to essential resources. Navigating the challenges associated with what society labels as disabilities, disorders,...
by Guest Writer | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
WHAT BETTER time to indulge in the ultimate celebration of all things American: backyard barbecues, July Fourth festivities, and the comforting flavors of home? Let’s salute the classic dishes that evoke the nostalgia of summer gatherings and the joy of savoring...
by Guest Writer | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
FOR MOTHER’S Day this year, I went to dinner with my youngest daughter at Piezan Pizzeria Italiano, located on the square in downtown Winchester. I wasn’t going for pizza, though. I wanted to be different and try something I wouldn’t think to order any other day. I’m...
by Wesley Bryant | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
IF YOU took a snapshot of any moment in our country’s history, there is a hurt we were trying to heal. The same is true today. It’s our independence that lets us correct our wrongs, to heal, and to build our country up for a more perfect union. We can all be made by...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
IMAGINE A world overflowing with trash overshadowed by plastic mountains. This unsettling vision could have been a reality for Franklin County until Carol Fulmer, our “Recycling Queen,” and her enthusiasm stepped in. Her story is one of passion,...
