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Heart Work

The Special Pets of Mount Comfort Veterinary Care Article by Sydney Johnson | Photography by Meredith Mashburn At Mount Comfort Veterinary Care, compassion starts at home. For many members of the team, their bond with animals runs deeper because of their own experiences caring for pets with complex medical needs. They are pet owners who have lived through tough diagnoses, long nights, and the deep love that comes with doing everything for a pet in need. Their personal experiences have created...

Arts + Culture

Forged In Family

Leonard’s Summer Apprenticeship Under Grandfather David Adams Article by Sydney Johnson | Photography by Andrea Pruitt At just 10 years old and in fifth grade, Leonard Kelly is spending his summer learning a craft alongside his grandfather, David Adams. David is not only a talented and kind mentor but also a dedicated fine jewelry designer whose passion for his work began early on in his life. Growing up on the West Coast surrounded by vibrant colors and creativity, David was introduced to the...

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Using the Library to Your Advantage

Youth manager Sarah McClure highlights resources and programs offered by Fayetteville’s local public library Article by Will Newton | Photography by Meredith Mashburn What are some ways that the Fayetteville Public Library supports childhood development? I'd say the most significant way we do this is through our resources. Reading to kids is essential—not only for language development and cognitive growth, but it also strengthens the bond between caregivers and children. The library...

Arts + Culture

Painting Up A Brighter Future

Fayetteville-based nonprofit Art Feeds is aiding social, emotional and intellectual development in children across the globe through art lessons and projects. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Andrea Pruitt Forever on the palm of Art Feeds’ founder Meg Bourne’s hand is a tattoo of—a palm of a hand. The tattoo, a child’s hand with a heart engraved within the ink, is merely a small stamp on her skin, but it holds almost two decades of significance. In 2009, a college-aged Bourne was...