by Farris Yawn

The Vietnam War has been the topic of numerous books, movies, and TV series. So much so that even those of us not directly affected by the conflict almost feel like we know everything about it. Author Donnie Henriques has used his experiences in Vietnam to create a compelling story about an aspect of that terrible war.

Patrick Haney was a young Air Force clerk who, upon arriving in Vietnam, found himself assigned to a new program designed to

The Ever-Evolving Art of Jennifer Ferris

By Jennie Mayes

Local artist Jennifer Ferris has traveled a lot, picking up inspiration along the way, but she gives the lion’s share of credit to her mother and grandmother. When asked how her art is a continuation of or departure from theirs, she says, “The most common thread is our love of nature and our choice of flowers and birds as a frequent subject matter. Also, our drive for perfecting our craft — my grandmother

By Jessica Asbell

“Evelyn Hardcastle will be murdered at 11:00pm. There are eight days and eight witnesses for you to inhabit. We will only let you escape once you tell us the name of the killer.” Stuart Turton’s The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle begins with Aiden Bishop in someone else’s body, with the name “Anna” on his lips. He sees a woman running, hears her scream and a gunshot, and is passed by the killer, who drops something into his coat pocket and whispers,

He's Not Forrest Gump, but Mr. Woodstock Definitely Goes the Extra Mile!

By Cyndi Braun

When selecting a real estate agent, you could call a friend-of-a-friend, someone who sold a house in your neighborhood, or the guy whose picture appears on interstate billboards. You might search for an agent online. But how do you choose the best of the bunch?

A good way to choose the best agent is to consider local expertise, commitment to clients, and experience.

By Geoff Smith

While the idea of maintaining a good credit score seems simple, there is an art to really boosting your scores with the three big credit bureaus. When you want to buy a home, getting your credit score up can sometimes make a deal work, and other times it can simply improve your mortgage interest rates. There are usually things you can do immediately to boost your credit score, and there are almost always things you can do to improve it over time.
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By Mandy Marger

Much is made of your “scores” in life. Your school grades partly determine where you go to college and are sometimes considered in employment evaluations. Your health scores (weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.) determine if you are high risk for certain ailments and are also considered by insurance companies when you apply for coverage. These numbers aren’t the best representation of an individual, but for the institution that is interested in that

By Hunt Anderson, M.D.

February is American Heart Month, but taking care of your heart is something you should prioritize year-round. A strong heart is essential to vitality; taking it for granted can be deadly. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease accounts for one out of every three deaths in the United States. To put that into perspective, a person in this country dies of heart disease every 38 seconds.

Much like the national

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds

Each year, the Cherokee Marshall’s Office keeps a statistical report of all death investigations within the county, which includes the Sheriff’s Office and each of the municipalities. In 2018, there were 133 death investigations within the county. The manner of death is ruled by both the Coroner’s Office and the state crime lab, which may include accidental, accidental overdose, fire, homicide, natural, suicide, and undetermined. The coroner and

By Sheriff Reynolds

I recently attended the funeral service of a young man I had never met. A week prior to this funeral, I received the notification of a single vehicle crash on Old Orange Mill Road. The message indicated four Creekview students were in a serious vehicle crash — one fatality, two serious and one minor injuries.

As the sheriff, I receive emergency notifications multiple times a day, but vehicle accidents always make my heart sink. I immediately

Professional Media Services Within Reach

By Cyndi Braun

If you want to transform your corporate or nonprofit event from average to extraordinary, it’s time to contact VoiceoverCity Media Services (VMS). Through livestreaming, audiovisual rentals, and other services, this company helps area clients build connections, increase revenue, and improve fundraising.

“I enjoy getting out there and interacting with people,” said Gerald Griffith, VMS president.

Is one of Them Right for You?

by Travis Clifford

While there are currently many diets that people can choose from, the four most popular are the Ketogenic (Keto), Paleo, Whole30, and intermittent fasting diets. To help understand which one may be best for you, continue reading for a description of each.

Keto
The Keto diet has become extremely popular and for good reason. As obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other diet-related issues