by Sara Hook | Apr 17, 2025 | Feature
MUSIC ECHOES through every corridor, the halls of First Baptist Church in Manchester full of sound even when church is not in session. The music comes from a wide variety of places — a 6-year-old sounds out his scales one by one, a high schooler practices for a school...
by Haley Potter | Apr 17, 2025 | Feature
THE CRISP morning air is filled with the chatter of children, the rustling of backpacks, and the occasional squeak of sneakers on the pavement. Officer Charlie Taylor stands tall at the front entrance of Westwood Elementary School every morning, rain or shine,...
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 | Feb 26, 2025 | Feature
A mighty mission is at work in a small, unassuming building on Hickerson Street in Manchester. The Storehouse Food Pantry is a place for community members in need to gather groceries, but it’s also a space where love, healing, and community come together. For...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 26, 2025 | Feature
A sunrise and a lion The morning light peeked through the window, lighting Joyce McCullough’s desk in golden tones as she sat calmly with her pen hovering over the paper. Outside, daffodils swayed in the wind as their yellow ribbons of hope danced against the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 14, 2025 | Feature
FUTURE HEALING Kayla Nicholson looked down at the family photo on her phone as her eyes traced the smiles of her three children. After years of separation, each face under the same roof felt like a miracle. It hadn’t been an easy journey — her life had been...
