by Wesley Bryant | May 13, 2023 | Stories
THE AIR is thick and heavy, like a woolen blanket draped over the landscape. The sun blazes down, casting a golden glow over the world below. The grass is tall and green, swaying in the breeze like waves on an ocean. Cicadas sing a chorus in the trees; their buzzing...
by Tina Neeley | May 13, 2023 | Stories
AH, RETIREMENT! We dream about it, save for it, and imagine how we’ll fill our days. While many seniors and retirees find countless ways to spend their time, others discover extra time on their hands. Living costs continue to rise faster than retirement benefits, and...
by Tina Neeley | May 13, 2023 | Stories
THE BREEZE carries a hickory-smoked aroma from the nearby grill throughout the backyard as the family laughs and catches up in the early summer sunshine. It’s Dad’s day, but any excuse to get together is a welcomed one. Hungry appetites are settled, and hearts are...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 13, 2023 | Stories
THE DESIRE to connect with nature remains strong amidst a world dominated by technology. Visitors flock to Tims Ford State Park in search of a unique outdoor experience full of rich history and adventure. One of the park’s dedicated rangers, Dalton Smith, makes it his...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 13, 2023 | Stories
IT IS that time of the year again when the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and hundreds of community members prepare for another Poker Run event on Tims Ford Lake, scheduled for June 10. Registration for the event will commence at 9:30 a.m., and participants must...
by Kali Bradford | May 13, 2023 | Stories
IT IS the best of times; it is (sometimes) the worst of times. I have three children, ages 16, 12, and 5. It’s not lost on me how fast they grow. Now, with a child who is nearing 18, it really does go by too fast. While I love being their mother at any of their ages,...
