MAY – JUN 2023

Vol. 11 – Issue 3

The Stories

Motherhood Unfiltered

Motherhood Unfiltered

Linnéa Geiger paints with her camera. She uses light, shadow, angle, and observation like a paintbrush to capture human connections. She doesn’t pose her subjects or rely on props, matching outfits, uncomfortable clothes, or forced smiles. Linnéa documents life, and...

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The Brotherhood of Dadhood

The Brotherhood of Dadhood

“One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on ‘going it alone.’ Somehow we’ve come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we’re very reluctant to reach out for help when we...

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Courting Victory

Courting Victory

From March Madness to April showers, spring is a season of change, excitement, and—for two local athletic programs—history-making championships. This spring, Cherokee County celebrated the crowning of a new state champion and brought a storied program back to the...

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A Mother’s Legacy

A Mother’s Legacy

By Todd Tyler, Waleska Resident I never considered having to face, feel, and certainly not share what you’re about to read. It’s like setting a broken bone. Yes, it hurts—but the bone is realigned, and after healing, it’s stronger than before. Dorothy Anne My sweet...

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The Buzz on Local Honey

The Buzz on Local Honey

Honey is more than a delicious, sweet treat. Despite the high sugar content—one tablespoon of honey has seventeen grams of sugar—honey is a nutritional powerhouse packed with antioxidants and micronutrients. Raw honey contains antioxidant compounds called polyphenols,...

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