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

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 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

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

By Farris Yawn

Are ghosts real? What about demons? What happens to us when we die?

Author Terry L. Kemp continues to explore these questions in the follow-up to his first novel, Until It’s All Over, where Zach Dawson reluctantly answered heaven’s call to help the poor souls trapped in our world to find peace and to battle the forces of evil that would exploit them.

In Bending Heaven’s Will, Zach answers heaven’s call once again, as he

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.

Here's How You Can Help!

by Rachel Sprouse

As the new year starts, commercials shift from holiday messages to gym memberships, and focuses change from donations to New Year’s resolutions. While some worry about what foods to eat to live a healthier lifestyle, others are struggling to put food on their plates.

Although the holidays are a great reminder to donate to local charities to support those in our community, the need for basic resources like food

"Life is all about experiences"

The Experiences Foundation was started to offer amazing experiences to individuals, and/or their families, who have suffered a tough break in life. “After dealing with our own personal experiences — from losing family and friends to cancer and suicide and children’s illnesses — we decided it was our mission to help those who have dealt with similar situations,” said Experience Foundation Founder Chad Blake. Whether it is bringing someone to a ball

Listen Up - The Rumours are True

By Jules Taylor

Mekenzie Jackson, Doug Easterly, Adrienne Cottrell, Alex Thrift, Nick Whitson, and Daniel Morrison have been bringing Fleetwood Mac’s sound to stages across the country since 2014. What began as Mekenzie’s love for Fleetwood Mac as a teenager has grown into a commitment to exercising her talent as the voice of Stevie Nicks with her bandmates and dedicated fans along for the ride.

Alex and Mekenzie began