Walk into Detention @ the Elementary, where excitement awaits. Gone are the rows of desks and stern expressions of teachers. In their place, chatter erupts from families and friends united in their...

WE OFTEN overlook the significance of basic abilities such as independence, clear sight, good hearing, problem-solving skills, and easy access to essential resources. Navigating the challenges...

INSIDE THE Manchester Coffee County Conference Center (MCCCC), there is a warm atmosphere full of genuine smiles and friendly conversations. Each room offers comfortable seating, creating a...

SAVOR THE essence of a hometown getaway with heartwarming flavors that celebrate locally available ingredients. From comforting classics to tempting treats, give yourself a break and bring the charm...

Immediately struck by the warmth emanating from the kitchen, I was directed by a friendly smile to order at the counter. The restaurant’s rustic charm seemed to extend to its team, who chipped in to...

THE ECONOMIC Policy Institute reports that for every dollar spent at a locally owned business, 68 cents of it stays in the local economy. Compare this to 32 cents staying in a local community when...

IN SHORTY Miller's historic building, Amy Chalker’s boutique, Chasin’ Trends Clothing Co., exudes a warmth and charm that is as much a reflection of its owner’s personality as it is a celebration of...

WE ARE still uncovering hundreds of years of history in Coffee County. At the Joanna Lewis Memorial Museum of Coffee County History, we travel back as far as 1836 — the year the county was founded....

THE LAST bite of your rocky road ice cream melts on your tongue, the waffle cone crumbling in your hand. Contentment settles over you as you perch on the cool black bench beneath the courthouse...

FOLLOWING MY feet and my appetite, I let my senses carry me past the beautiful pink doorway and toward the source of freshly baked goods. Brianne Melcher, owner of and baker for bakehouse, was as...

THE METAL beams tick, tick, tick with every inch the cart climbs to the top of the hill. The experienced thrill-seekers in the front cart raise their hands as the coaster inches toward the climax of...

“NEVER SAY never.” If you had asked nurse education teacher Deana Crosslin 21 years ago if she would end up being a teacher, she would have simply told you, “No way.”  Four years as a school nurse...

A SUN-DRENCHED FIELD shimmers in the morning light, crisp air crackles with anticipation, and a joyous symphony of cheers erupt as a young girl rounds the bases, pure triumph etched on her face....

THE AIR crackles with a mix of nervous anticipation and focused determination as a line of fifth graders stand at the ready, bows drawn, arrows notched. Each release unleashes a glimmer of...

RISE AND shine to breakfasts that fuel minds and bodies alike! Celebrate the power of wholesome, delicious meals to kickstart learning and energize young students. We’ll dish up recipes packed with...

NOTING THE comfortable thrum of chatter behind the veil of sizzling meats and spices, I walked through the doorway and was greeted by multiple cheery hosts who led me to a well-lit booth on the left...