Health + Wellness

Pregnant Choices Medical Clinic

Providing guidance, support, and resources for women facing unexpected pregnancies Article by Bailey Hall | Photography by Provided When Jimmy and Kerry Rhodes retired, they knew they wanted to give back. Rooted in their faith, they felt a deep calling to support women facing unplanned pregnancies. After a year of research, their vision became clear—they would open a clinic dedicated to providing compassionate, life-affirming care. In February 2017, Pregnant Choices Medical Clinic opened its...

Life + Culture

Life Minutes

Tara Heaton’s Best-Selling Memoir is a Powerful Story of Resurrecting Love and Laughter Amidst Unrelenting Heartache Article by Anita S. Lane Tara Heaton appeared to be living the American dream: three healthy children, a loving husband, a rewarding career, and a joyful home. Without warning, everything changed when her middle daughter, Caroline, was struck by a virus that led to severe encephalitis, leaving her with a seizure disorder that gradually impairs cognitive function. At 12 years...

Life + Culture

Thriving as a Female Entrepreneur

Bubbles or Not owner Rose Bennett shares a passion for diving while giving back to the community Article by Michelle Parnell In 2016, Bob and Rose Bennett opened Bubbles or Not, a one-stop shop for all things diving-related that offers beginner classes, continuing education training for specialty certifications, and diving gear for purchase or rental. Since her husband passed away in 2021, Rose has drawn on her twenty-four years of experience working as a civilian with the Department of the...

Home Services

Clearing the Way

QuickCall Services Restores Local Homes After Hurricane Helene Article by Bailey Hall When Hurricane Helene passed through Evans, it left behind a path of destruction. Roads were blocked, homes were damaged, and entire yards were reduced to piles of debris. For Jason Marriner, owner of QuickCall Services LLC, the storm wasn’t just a challenge—it was a call to action.   “Just like everyone else, our property was impacted,” Jason recalls. “Our road was inaccessible for two weeks, and one of...