by Amanda E. West | Mar 12, 2026 | Feature
“JOHNNY, CAN you come to my desk, please?” At the sound of his name being called, Johnny jumped from his seat. He tried not to look too eager as he dashed across the bright red, blue, and yellow alphabet rug toward his teacher’s desk. “Yes, ma’am,” he replied. “Did...
by Amanda E. West | Mar 12, 2026 | Stories
THE FLY Arts Center is abuzz with activity. Community potlucks, professionally catered dinner theatre shows, fundraisers for nonprofits, a quarterly “Maker Market,” plus exhibitions by local artists and collectors are only a few of the events packing their schedule...
by Amanda E. West | Feb 12, 2026 | Stories
BIG HAIR bands, leg warmers, neon spandex, mullets, perms, and ultra-teased bangs, bright geometric shapes, and colorful wind suits — each of these reminds us of the 1980s. But this era, with its “bigger is better” attitude, when boomboxes and camcorders were so bulky...
by Amanda E. West | Jan 8, 2026 | Stories
AN EXTENDED hospital stay; an injury on the job, at home, or in an accident; post-surgery; or the need to increase mobility following a stroke, age-related decline, or to improve flexibility, mobility, and coordination are a few of the reasons someone might require...
by Amanda E. West | Jan 8, 2026 | Stories
NO MATTER where you live in Bedford County, mention the name Virginia Freeman and faces light up. “The mold was thrown away after God made her,” and “God has blessed her, and everyone who knew her was blessed,” are two of the many phrases that follow her name — along...
