by Jeriah Brumfield | Mar 8, 2024 | Feature
A YOUNG GIRL named Lesli Yates eagerly steps into her first day of kindergarten. The air is warm, the sun is shining, and Westwood Elementary School is buzzing with excitement as young Yates, with her backpack almost as big as she is, walks through the doors into the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Mar 8, 2024 | Feature
NORTH COFFEE Elementary is a living legacy. Its weathered brick walls reverberate with the voices of generations past, each footstep leaving an imprint on the path to the future. Children walk the same hallowed halls as their parents once did. The scent of warm...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 10, 2024 | Stories
TheHeARTStudio serves as a sanctuary of healing, a sacred haven where paintbrushes dance, and colors knit tales that defy verbal expression. Founded by the visionary Selina Hyzer, this unassuming refuge draws inspiration from her personal struggles and divine...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 10, 2024 | Cover
SITTING AT 104 North Spring St., this unassuming building is more than just bricks and mortar; it’s a haven. The Children’s Advocacy Center in Coffee County is a sanctuary where an unyielding sense of hope meets the dark shadows of trauma. Ivy Petty, the interim...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 10, 2024 | Feature
PEOPLE ALL over Manchester are experiencing the joys of animal therapy without owning a pet. There’s nothing like taking a break to pet a fur baby, their snuggles providing you with the comfort you need to finish your tasks stress-free. Therapy Dogs of...
