by Wesley Bryant | Dec 23, 2023 | Stories
THE FIRST sounds of life are screams and cries of joy. Oxygen fills little lungs for the first time. The lights above are bright. And the beeping machines from every corner of the room can be overwhelming. None of us remember, but I imagine it’s quite jarring to go...
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. ...
by Guest Writer | Dec 23, 2023 | Stories
AS WE step into the new year, explore the tastes of hometown healing through recipes built around healthy ingredients. A soup loaded with healthy vegetables flavored with your favorite herbs hits the spot on the coldest of days. How about adding something to your...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Dec 23, 2023 | Stories
STAR OLYMPIAN Usain Bolt is known as the fastest man in the world, and his reputation was cemented when he won the gold medal in the 100-meter race at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics. He set a world record for both races, running 100 meters in 9.69...