by Tina Neeley | May 15, 2025 | Cover
A FAMILIAR VOICE carries across the boutique before the door even fully opens. Easy conversation, laughter, and the occasional clink of a hanger sliding along a rack fill the space. At Winey Chicks Boutique, shopping feels less like an errand and more like a visit...
by Tina Neeley | May 15, 2025 | Feature
THE ONLY sound is the whisper of colored pencil on drafting film as Monica Wiles meticulously builds layer upon layer of color. Each stroke is deliberate, guided by the photograph before her — a portrait of a cherished companion. More than just replicating an image,...
by Tina Neeley | May 15, 2025 | Feature
THE DOOR swings open, the air bringing with it the weight of the people coming and going. Some step inside briskly, scrubs rustling as they approach the counter. Others move slower, distracted, pausing just inside the doorway as if recalibrating between two worlds —...
by Tina Neeley | Apr 17, 2025 | Stories
HOW DO you measure the profound impact of a life dedicated to quietly observing, listening, and meeting the needs of others? Avonlea Laurel Ellen Wilmer’s life touched countless lives, as reflected in her genuine smile and the smile she put on others’ faces. “She was...
by Tina Neeley | Apr 17, 2025 | Cover
AT LIBERTY University’s (LU) Helms School of Government, Amanda K. Trent’s office buzzes with activity. Criminal justice students filter in and out, seeking guidance on internships, future employment, and volunteer opportunities. It’s a far cry but a short step from...
