by Jeriah Brumfield | May 8, 2025 | Cover
THE WAVES lap gently at the shore as you sink your toes into the warm, sun-kissed sand. A soft ocean breeze carries the smell of salt and coconut sunscreen, blending with the distant, delighted squeals of children building sandcastles nearby. With a chilled drink in...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 8, 2025 | Feature
“IT’S LIKE taking a step back into the past — nostalgic, friendly, fun,” said Sara Adams, owner and pharmacist of Baker Brothers Drug Co., describing the charming mid-20th-century building with its simple, utilitarian design. Walking up to the shop feels like stepping...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 8, 2025 | Feature
SOME PEOPLE see a problem and accept it as the way things are. Others see a problem and decide to fix it. Andrew Francis has always been in the second group. From the moment he first picked up a wrench at 16, plumbing just made sense to him. But over the years,...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Feature
STANLEY ROGERS is a pillar of the community, a seasoned attorney, and a man whose contributions span more than six decades. His story is one of humble beginnings, professional triumphs, and unwavering commitment to his family, his profession, and his community. ...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Cover
SUSAN BINKLEY walks the construction site with both pride and purpose, her eyes scanning the 24,000-square-foot building. The sun catches the gleaming metal roof of a sprawling barn-like structure, its silhouette rising against rolling farmland like a promise coming...
