Letter From the Editor
A STUDENT IN our community today will walk the halls of Congress with a pinned American flag on their chest. A student in our community today will pray their knees still hold when their nerves get...
A.J. Fox: Combining entertainment, community, and family
SHOES SQUEAK on the basketball court, water splashes over the side of the swimming pool, a fishing reel whirs as a line is cast — these activities happen all across Manchester on the daily, and...
Charlie Taylor: Turning badges into bridges
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...
BJ Sylvia: Greater than yourself
BJ SYLVIA walks with an invisible ache in her heart, sinking ever deeper and never relenting for long. The tightness does not emanate guilt, anger, or regret. Instead, it betrays the soul of a...
Addie Brown: Reining in success
ADDIE BROWN’S heart rapidly thumps as she enters the Celeste Center’s oval arena. Sitting high on her horse, Wimpy Cocktail — also known as Otis — the 13-year-old rehearses maneuvers in her mind and...
Susan Green: Encouraging talents to flourish
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...
Saharra Jewell: Serving women for decades
FOR OVER two decades, Advanced Nurse Practitioner Saharra Jewell has served the Coffee County community in women’s health. For many, her office at Amani Women’s Health Center is much more than an...
Stanley Rogers: A Pillar of Justice and Community
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...
Susan Binkley: A Vision in Progress
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,...
Pastor Jacob Schofil: Love Without Borders
PASTOR JACOB Schofill, a soft-spoken yet passionate man of faith, never imagined how much his life would change after receiving a call from a street evangelist named Jason Belyew. Belyew, a Chicago...
Katy Whaley: Style Meets Soul at Wisteria Hill Boutique
WISTERIA HILL Boutique is a cozy shopping destination where timeless style and a touch of country charm come together effortlessly. The boutique has a warm, inviting vibe, with soft lighting that...
Brandon Imhoff: Hurricanes, Heartbreak, and Hope
EVERY YEAR, hurricanes roar across the United States, leaving in their wake devastation that alters the lives of thousands of people. Hurricanes alter landscapes and communities, displace families,...
Letter From the Editor
THE SOUNDS of the self-checkout registers beep through the entire store. The short lines of people with baskets and carts move across the reflective tile like a conveyor belt and out the door. Uh,...
Letter From the Editor
You know that first breath of spring? The way the warmer air gives you goosebumps — the air is soft, full of promise, carrying hints of something new. After months of cold, we step outside, and for...
Forest Mill’s Ramp Ministry: Love that lifts
What if love could build not only physical access but also deeper connections? A group of men from Forest Mill Church of Christ took that question to heart when they started a ramp ministry — an act...
Storehouse Food Pantry: Feeding families, filling hearts
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...
Joyce McCullough: A mother’s love, a daughter’s story
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...
Lisa Marcrom: The art of healing
Manchester Native Lisa Marcrom's fingers glided across her client's tense muscles, a particular relaxation method that seemed to soothe the body and mind. The client's crumpled brow started to...
The Darlin Family: The secret ingredient is family
The PinkHouse lives on, beautifully preserved in the pages of “The PinkHouse Project Cookbook.” Tucked inside the pages are an abundance of family recipes and stories of love, heartache, and...
Megan Moorehead: A small town, a big heart
“North Carolina needs you,” Megan Moorehead thought to herself. The moment her phone rang, Moorehead knew something was wrong. It had been days since she’d heard from her friend in North Carolina...
Kayla Nicholson: Rising From the Shadows
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...
Lauren Tobitt: The Heart of Patient Care
Soft pink and orange hues lingered in the sky — remnants of a sun that had just set peeked through the blinds. The sounds of the busy world outside faded into the background as Lauren Tobitt...
Jenn Nogodula: In the Hands of Compassion
When a loved one faces a health challenge, transitioning into this new reality can be a daunting time for everyone. Questions about care, safety, and quality of life arise. You want to ensure they...
Mary Hazelwood: Transforming Adversity Into Advocacy
Growing up in a world of unpredictability, where stability was a luxury and trust a fragile commodity, was the reality for Mary Hazelwood. As a child, Hazelwood experienced the instability of the...
Martha Henley: Manchester’s Healthy Future
In a world where health care often feels like a race against time, what if the most important aspect of healing wasn’t about the ailment at all? Martha Henley, the CEO of Unity Medical Center (UMC),...
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