by Rachael Smith | Oct 9, 2025 | Stories
GARRETT SAGER never expected to make a name for himself in the propane industry. In fact, just a few years ago, his sights were set on a career in occupational therapy. But in a matter of months, he pivoted from health care to propane and hasn’t looked back since....
by Rachael Smith | Oct 9, 2025 | Cover
BOBBY PATEL and his brother, Nilesh, help run a small liquor store in Manchester. The family business is Bill’s Liquor Store, a name familiar to many in the area since 1967. But behind the bottles and counters lies a story of migration, fate, and resilience that began...
by Rachael Smith | Oct 9, 2025 | Feature
THE COFFEE County Historical Society has long been a steward of local memory in Manchester. For board member and museum curator Bonnie Gamble, the organization’s mission is both practical and personal. “The Society’s mission today is to collect and preserve the...
by Rachael Smith | Oct 9, 2025 | Feature
WHEN JOHN and Chasity Nicoll first drove past the Wilkinson-Keele House in Manchester in 2003, its foundation was crumbling, the paint had long ago weathered away, and the lawn had grass and weeds chest high. Built in 1888, the Queen Anne-style home had once been a...
by Rachael Smith | Sep 11, 2025 | Cover
FAMILY TRADITION, friendships, and a dream to win make up the heart of Wild & Sunny Racing. The youth quarter midget race team, made up of two brothers, is driven by horsepower, heart, and hustle. They are part of the NASCAR Youth Series, so these boys are...
