by Wesley Bryant | Feb 12, 2026 | Franklin County, Stories
LOVE IS one of those things we recognize instantly, even when we struggle to explain it. We feel it before we understand it. We see it in the quiet moments that never make headlines, and in our loved ones who show up without needing to be asked. This issue is about...
by Hannah Bradley | Feb 12, 2026 | Franklin County, Stories
“I HAVE GROWN up and lived in the best of times, and I am very thankful that Jesus has given me such a beautiful life.” — Roy Smith Jr. For more than nine decades, Roy “Junior” Smith Jr. has lived with a sincerity, resilience, and grounded faith that reflect the best...
by Hannah Bradley | Feb 12, 2026 | Franklin County, Stories
IN WINCHESTER, the Southern Association for Reading Advancement (SARA) Early Learning Center is addressing one of the most critical — and often overlooked — needs in early childhood education: literacy. Founded to support children at the earliest stages of learning,...
by Shannon Beebe | Feb 12, 2026 | Franklin County, Stories
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Franklin County. This month, Shannon Beebe visited Italia’s Orange Blossom Pizzeria. ITALIA’S ORANGE Blossom Pizzeria is a welcome new addition to Winchester, and after my...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 12, 2026 | Franklin County, Stories
ON TWO crisp December nights, headlights glowed softer, and the air smelled faintly of pine as something new twinkled to life at Tims Ford State Park. Where summer campers usually gather beneath the stars, nearly 50 Christmas trees stood dressed in lights, tinsel, and...
by Guest Writer | Feb 5, 2026 | Franklin County, Sponsored, Stories
For over a century, T.C. Simmons Insurance has served the Winchester community. Founded on integrity and personalized service, this independent agency has protected the families and businesses of Franklin County for generations. The team at T.C. Simmons understands...
