Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor

A nurse walked down the hallway his mother walked decades before he did. Beep … beep … he could hear the sounds from patients’ rooms. He kept a small keepsake pinned to his scrubs, a pin his mother gave him when he graduated nursing school. She had once worn the same...
Lauren Smith: Compassion in Action

Lauren Smith: Compassion in Action

Imagine this: You wake up feeling a sharp pain in your chest, a gnawing worry growing with every breath. You know something is wrong, but the thought of seeking medical care fills you with dread — not because of fear of the diagnosis, but because you don’t have health...
Kelsey Mires: Tooth or Consequences

Kelsey Mires: Tooth or Consequences

Kelsey Mires is the lead registered dental assistant (RDA) at Serenity Dental, helmed by Dr. Teresa K. Larkins, who also happens to be Wilson County’s first female dentist. Mires joined Serenity Dental this year but has been doing this since 2013. She grew up in...
Speedy Burrito Exceeds Expectations

Speedy Burrito Exceeds Expectations

For a quick lunch, my family and I stopped at Speedy Burrito. The restaurant is a neighborhood favorite. Its worn brick walls and mural add to the charm of the place. The decor was simple, with an authentic feel. There was also a consistent line of patrons. It was a...

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