Krys Midgett: Santa’s year-round helper

Krys Midgett: Santa’s year-round helper

SINCE 2012, Krys Midgett has made it her mission to ensure that no child goes without the magic of Christmas. Through her nonprofit, Give A Little Christmas, she and her community of volunteers help families facing emergencies such as illness, job loss, or domestic...
Katrina Smith: Teaching with heart through adversity

Katrina Smith: Teaching with heart through adversity

THE BELL rings, and suddenly, the classroom is filled with youthful, excited voices as students shuffle into their desks, backpacks thumping against the floor, and pencil cases opening as the school day is about to begin. Pens and pencils rattle as they roll across...
Susan Shaw: Above and beyond

Susan Shaw: Above and beyond

SUSAN SHAW is the project administrator for Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto. “My skills,” she said, “are project management and bringing people together.” This is an apt — and modest — summation of her work with two outreach programs: DrugFree WilCo and Wilson...
Lacie and Ricky Aldret: A mechanic’s ministry of love

Lacie and Ricky Aldret: A mechanic’s ministry of love

Life forced Lacie to become an independent woman. The disappearance of a mother left Lacie to help her stepdad care for three sisters at a young age. With a biological father out of the picture following a tragic divorce during her infant years, her stepfather became...
Rondy Smith: Restoring Survivors, Stopping Oppression

Rondy Smith: Restoring Survivors, Stopping Oppression

Bees flit through bright flowers as women walk by, quietly contemplating the beauty around them. This beauty is reflected in their souls, shining brightly despite all they have been through. The peace and empowerment of Good Hope Farms uplift their future and change...