John McNeal: Leading with heart

John McNeal: Leading with heart

COACH JOHN McNeal scanned the hallway at Friendship Christian School — not for hall passes or horseplay, but for instincts. One boy’s shove and a quick twist out of a headlock might’ve looked like a blitzing linebacker and a defensive end blowing up third down. A...
ZaBrina Seay: On both sides of the desk

ZaBrina Seay: On both sides of the desk

ON ONE side of the desk, there could be a veteran, their spouse, their widow, or their children. ZaBrina Seay cares for them all. As director of the Wilson County Veterans Service Office, Seay works every day to ensure veterans and their families receive the support...
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...