by Tina Neeley | Aug 14, 2024 | Feature
SNEAKERS SQUEAKING on polished hardwood, the rhythmic thump of a bouncing ball, and the crowd’s thunderous roar make up the soundtrack of DJ Best’s world. But for this passionate E. C. Glass High School basketball coach in Lynchburg, the true echoes resonating long...
by Tina Neeley | Aug 14, 2024 | Feature
FOR YEARS, he watched from the sidelines as his cousins suited up and hit the field. With each pass caught and tackle made, Luther Maddy’s love for the game grew, and so did he. He was built for the game and urged by his family to try out for rec and middle school...
by Tina Neeley | Aug 14, 2024 | Cover
THE UNCERTAIN future stretched before James Citty like the blank pages of a new journal. His career as a youth pastor, which he believed was his calling, was now a chapter in his life — not the story. With the first home they ever purchased in their rearview mirror,...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 20, 2024 | Stories
IT’S TIME for embracing warmth, love, and the joy of sharing delicious meals with those closest to our hearts. As we endure the lingering winter days, here’s a selection of recipes filled with heartfelt comfort. From delightful treats perfect for celebrating...
by Tina Neeley | Oct 21, 2023 | Stories
THANKSGIVING AND Christmas are getting closer, and it’s time to plan for parties and get-togethers. Old standards served alongside new recipes on family buffets with family china, and finger foods and sweet treats on paper plates balanced on our knees are all welcome...
