by Wesley Bryant | Mar 8, 2024 | Stories
THE METAL beams tick, tick, tick with every inch the cart climbs to the top of the hill. The experienced thrill-seekers in the front cart raise their hands as the coaster inches toward the climax of the ride. Experienced or not, every heart on the ride starts beating...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Mar 8, 2024 | Stories
GRACE CENTER of Hope, a nonprofit founded by visionary Dr. Ashley Dewitt, welcomes the laughter and dreams of children seeking a safe place for after-school activities. The community center bustles with boisterous energy. Inside, rooms radiate with delight. Laughter...
by Wesley Bryant | Feb 10, 2024 | Stories
IN THE quiet corners around us, away from negativity, thrive the true heartbeats of our community — the local charities and the selfless individuals who support them. It’s in these spaces, often unnoticed, where the most profound acts of kindness blossom, nurturing...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 10, 2024 | Stories
A CLOSE-KNIT FAMILY faced life-altering challenges yet found strength and resilience through community support. Matthew Ratcliffe, a young man with a promising football career ahead, encountered a devastating accident that would change the course of his life. However,...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 10, 2024 | Stories
RAISED IN the tranquility of nature, Dr. Helton’s love for animals found its roots in Upstate New York. Her journey eventually led her to Tennessee for veterinary school and ultimately to the heart of Franklin County’s Winchester community. In 1995,...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 10, 2024 | Stories
AS YOU walk the halls of Isaiah 117 House locations all across America, you’ll witness the uniformity in warmth, kindness, and bright smiles. These homes have an aura like a soothing embrace, enveloping all who enter in a blanket of safety. Corey and Ronda Paulson...
