Child Safety Series: Winter Weather Safety
Each month, this series will provide important facts and tips surrounding child safety in an effort to support parents and caregivers as they navigate reducing risks and creating the safest […]
What My Dog Taught Me About Hope
by RENEE SKUDRA Most people are familiar with the old adage “when it rains, it pours.” In the past several months, I can personally testify to the veracity of that […]
It’s A Grand Life – And Another Year Has Begun
Despite some angst getting everything done for the holidays, I miss all the preparations in celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even decorating for Halloween. Our daughters have taken over the main […]
People of Prominence – Regina Burcham, Owner/Operator of Elderflour Baking Co.
Where are you from? I’m from Yadkin County, North Carolina, an area known primarily for its fields, farms and vineyards. Growing up in a town surrounded by agriculture, I’ve always […]
Successful Tips for College Students
BY HALLEIGH MILLESON Around four years ago, I felt overwhelmed, stressed and scared about the unknown. It was my first day of college. I felt like a small fish […]
Giving Back During the Holiday Season
With the holiday season in full swing, many of us are busy with making sure our “Holiday To-Do List” is complete. Trips to buy Christmas trees, decorating the house, baking […]
Santa Claus Around the World
For many children, Santa Claus is a larger-than-life figure; a special, magical man who flies through the world on Christmas Eve in his sleigh pulled by eight reindeer and delivers […]
Eating in Season This Winter
If you walk through the produce section in the grocery store this winter, you will see all your normal fruits and vegetables. Are you making a salad and want cucumbers […]
A Carolina Christmas
Christmas is a special time of year. Surrounding us are the traditions we love and cherish; traditions that we can’t go without. These celebrations come in all shapes and sizes. […]
Compassionate Guidance: Supporting Parents Through Perinatal Loss
Pregnancy and infant loss (perinatal loss) is a unique and difficult-to-navigate type of grief. For the parents affected, there are often many questions about how to grieve or find support. […]