by Kali Bradford | Jun 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
THE QUAINT city of Cowan has welcomed the spring season with colorful and meaningful art exhibits that can be enjoyed by all at the town’s local art hub, The Artisan Depot. The gallery premiered its latest community exhibit, “Cacophony,” on March 31. This show...
by Kali Bradford | Jun 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
MOUNTAINEER, JOHN Muir, stated that “in every walk with nature, one receives far more that he seeks.” Tims Ford State Park offers several trails that awaken the soul and leaves its travelers with a sincere appreciation of the sights and sounds of nature....
by Wesley Bryant | May 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
THE MERRIAM-WEBSTER dictionary defines the word selfless as “someone who has no concern for self, or unselfish.” As the world keeps turning, it may feel like selfless people are few and far between. It can be rewarding to fight with your elbows in a dog-eat-dog world...
by Tina Neeley | May 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
Easter parades may have passed on by, but its many other traditions are alive and well. Even though the internet has changed how we watch movies, families still watch “The Ten Commandments” every year, waiting for it like children waiting for the Easter Bunny....
by Guest Writer | May 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
WEBSTER MAY define selflessness as having no concern for self, but givers in our community give the world and our lives deeper meaning. They take to heart the well-being and care of others and place those needs ahead of their very own. From public servants to quiet,...
by Tina Neeley | May 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
AS MORNING’S first light nudged the last of the darkness, Mary Magdalene walked with heavy heart and feet along the dirt road. The garden’s birdsong and fragrant blossoms, usually welcomed, suffocated her and assaulted her senses. Mary’s first encounter with...
