Pamela Watson: Calm In The Chaos
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...
Letter From the Editor
OUR FOOD nourishes us, from the soil beneath our feet to the table where we gather with family and friends. The hot sun beams from the sky into the field of sprouting seeds. Farmers rise early,...
Desperation leads to Innovation
WHEN NEIL Jackson was admitted to the hospital to undergo cancer surgery, he had no idea what life would look like on the other side. He did not realize his journey to recovery would take him to the...
Turning Compassion Into Action
WHEN MONIKA Price retired from Framatome, she thought her life would slow down. She admitted she quickly became a “couch potato,” watching a Lifetime series on TV. A significant change came to her...
Volunteering Locally, Impacting Globally
A QUICK ONLINE search for nonprofit organizations in Lynchburg that serve the residents of our community will bring up several dozen names on your computer screen. But what if you’re looking for...
Growing Beyond Barriers
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...
The Taste of Peru
COLCA’S CHICKEN has recently opened its doors across the street from Cornerstone on Greenview Drive. I could see and smell the smoke from the grill before I even entered the parking lot. Don’t let...
Bringing Families Back to the Table
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...
Cultivating Community and Sowing Seeds of Change
IT’S A typical Saturday morning at Tractor Supply Company in Forest. With each swish of the automatic sliding doors, carts piled high with feed and supplies roll out while others stride purposefully...
Tailgate Like a Champion
WHEN THE stadium lights blaze and the roar of the crowd echoes, true fans know the game-day experience begins in the parking lot. Celebrate your team’s spirit with these tailgating recipes, which...
Flavor on Wheels
THE BACKYARD is a food truck park where you can find eats for any occasion, hosting Frankly Delicious Dogs, Al Pastor Tacos, American Melting Wagon, La Cocina del las Catrachitas, and more. The...
Byron Johnson: One Mile at a Time
FEELING SWEATY, tired, underprepared, and alone, Byron Johnson wanted to give up. He had walked over 70 miles, not even an eighth of the way to his targeted destination. Johnson had not packed...
Caroline Cohen: Anchor in the Storm
CAELA COHEN was like every other lively 5-year-old — until she wasn’t. Tea parties with her favorite teddy bear and pillow forts sprawling across the living room carpet turned into round-the-clock...
Cindy Watson: Forest Middle School Students Fly High With Nasa’s Support
WHAT DO space exploration, drone piloting, and robotics have in common? If your child is a student at Forest Middle School (FMS), all three subjects are taught as part of the school’s science,...
Letter From the Editor; Where Champions are Made
THE CROWD fills the stands, row after row, of people in our high school’s colors. The family in front of you sits down with a fresh hot dog from the concession stand. It’s still steaming with a...
DJ Best: Forging Champions on and off the Court
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...
Luther Maddy: Shaping Tomorrow’s Champions Today
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...
James Citty: Turning the Page on Uncertainty
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...
James Coleman: Devoted and Committed to Public Education
"PEOPLE DO better when they know better.” Those words come from Bishop James Coleman, a man who sees his roles in ministry and education as dual means to achieve the same goal. He wants to see the...
Barbara Jahn: Knitting Love Into Every Stitch
THE PICTURE is a familiar one to anyone who has children. A baby lies in a small crib, tightly swaddled in cozy hospital blankets, with a soft knit cap adorning its head. It’s usually the first...
Letter From the Editor: Dreams Come True
WHEN I was 8, I wanted to be a teacher. I remember my third grade teacher clicking the chalk on the green board on the wall. And when I was 9, I wanted to be a director. My parents bought me a...
Adelin Lucaci: From a Dreamn to a Reality
PEOPLE ARE natural innovators. We adapt to our surroundings, solve problems, and work to make our lives and others’ better. For entrepreneurs, this is especially true, and Lynchburg has recently...
Donnie Wilkerson: Meet Mr. Altavista
WITH A broken neck, fractured ribs, two collapsed lungs, and unconscious — that’s how a stricken community found a beloved 71-year-old man who had become a staple and role model for many. Some call...
Savor Summer’s Bounty
AS THE warm summer sun shines high in the Southern sky, it’s time to embrace the vibrant flavors of the season. Our July recipes showcase the best of summer’s produce, from juicy peaches and crisp...
Everything but the Kitchen Sink
WHETHER YOU are a die-hard ice cream fan or just in the mood for a sweet treat, Mister Goodies is a must-visit gem in Lynchburg. This ice cream shop has become a staple for locals, and each scoop is...
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