by Paige Cushman | Jan 20, 2024 | Stories
IN THE heart of Lynchburg, a retired real estate broker, affectionately known as “Pops,” orchestrates a sweet revolution, one ice cream bar at a time. Armed with two iconic Good Humor ice cream trucks, each boasting a proud history of 55 to 57 years, Bob...
by Paige Cushman | Jan 20, 2024 | Cover
NELSON MANDELA famously said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” The story of University of Lynchburg student Shukria Rezayi (not her real name, for security) paints a powerful picture of what Afghani women will do to wield...
by Paige Cushman | Dec 23, 2023 | Stories
IN THE heart of Timberlake Township, hundreds of young athletes and their parents eagerly await February, when registration for Timberlake Dixie Youth Baseball League opens. They’re preparing to spend all spring perfecting their pitch and practicing sportsmanship in...
by Paige Cushman | Dec 23, 2023 | Stories
NESTLED IN the heart of Virginia, Horizon Behavioral Health is orchestrating a quiet revolution in mental health care. A plan for a new crisis receiving center (CRC) has garnered support on a local and national level. The powerhouse mental health initiative will offer...
by Paige Cushman | Dec 23, 2023 | Stories
IN AN age where the fast-paced digital world often overshadows real-life connections and heightens mental health crises, Dora Purvis, a retired teacher with over 30 years of experience, has set out to provide a better and biblical option for today’s teens. ...