by Guest Writer | Jun 15, 2024 | Franklin County, 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 | Franklin County, 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 | Franklin County, 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 | Franklin County, 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,...
by Wesley Bryant | May 11, 2024 | Franklin County, Stories
SUMMER IS coming. And surely your home will sit empty for a week in this heat. The playful cheers of the kids on summer break go missing for a week that was planned for a year. The dishes sit in the cabinets, waiting for their family to come back home. The doormat...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 11, 2024 | Franklin County, Stories
THREE YEARS ago, on Aug. 11, 2021, Angela Averett planted the seeds for a harbor of connectivity in the Franklin County community. Her simple post on the Nextdoor app aimed to connect newcomers, particularly women, seeking friendship and inclusivity. This initiative...
