by Tina Neeley | Oct 19, 2024 | Feature
WHILE MOST of the city slept, Lynchburg police pursued a vehicle that failed to respond to their direction to pull over. The closest responder, Officer Peter Begley, followed the chase’s location on the radio and attempted to catch up as it snaked outside the city...
by Tina Neeley | Oct 19, 2024 | Cover
Warren Taylor Jr. understood that personal growth enhances not just the individual’s life but also the lives of their family, friends, and community. He was the driving force behind his granddaughter, Virginia Hamlett, always encouraging her to try new things, learn...
by Tina Neeley | Oct 18, 2024 | Feature
AN AD for a 911 dispatcher job surely stirs many emotions and ideas for most of us. We imagine we could never do that. How could we help someone else if we couldn’t remain calm ourselves? Or, for those of us who keep an eye on the television and an ear to the scanner,...
by Tina Neeley | Sep 30, 2024 | Cover
JUST AFTER World War II, families passed around dishes made from the harvest of their victory garden, eggs gathered from their coops, and meats pastured and butchered locally. Local dairy products and seasonal fruits from local orchards contributed to desserts. It was...
by Tina Neeley | Sep 30, 2024 | Feature
WHEN SHOPPING the aisles of the local grocery store, we share everyday struggles: rising prices, shrinking content, and inconsistent availability. For many, time constraints and budgets overrule the desire to provide healthy meals for their families. Convenience wins,...
