by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2024 | Stories
THE MORNING sun spotlights the American flag as they recite the Pledge of Allegiance, then join hands and pray. Their bowed heads pop up like toast as the young people anticipate circle time. This special time for listening and sharing draws them closer than a...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2024 | Cover
SURROUNDED BY a variety of treasures, old and new, a donated vintage casserole dish finds its place on the shelf at The Attic Outlet (TAO). It’s patiently waiting for its new home. So are lamps, furniture, clothing, toys, books, records, games, puzzles, bridal gowns,...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2024 | Feature
THERE’S NO denying the family tradition at Clayton’s Shoe Store; it’s five generations deep and spans over a century. Customers become family once they enter the door, a natural byproduct of the connections between the staff and the store’s owners. Annie Osborne has...
by Tina Neeley | Dec 16, 2023 | Feature
SHE SUFFERED from migraines. The relentless pain, sensitivity to light, and nausea tried to steal her quality of life. Medical doctors had little to offer her besides drugs, but she found someone who helped. She discovered something that not everyone understood,...
by Tina Neeley | Dec 16, 2023 | Stories
SHE PACKED her school supplies days earlier. After the shopping trip with her mom, she carefully picked out her favorite colors and the latest styles, her thoughts racing between which teachers she’d get and which friends would be in her classes. Finally deciding on...
