Veterans and first responders can find healing at Warriors Heart

When we call 911 on the worst day of our lives, we expect someone – a police officer, a paramedic, a firefighter – to come to our assistance. But where are we, asks Josh Lannon, founder and CEO of the addiction treatment facility Warriors Heart, when that first responder is having the worst day of his […]

Special Docket Brings Hope – and Smiles

Judge William E. Glover does not often have reason to smile in his Spotsylvania Circuit courtroom. His docket is generally filled with heinous crimes and tales of heartbreak that would make one wonder why he did not take Plato’s advice and: “Refrain therefore awhile from setting yourself up as judge of the highest matters.” On […]

Fall Foliage

Entering the last weekend of September, fall colors are beginning to make their way to Virginia’s mountains, according to American Forests. Near-peak and peak viewing times will be October 16-23, according to the same website. For those who enjoy keeping a close eye on leafy colors, Smokeymountains.com invites people to help improve predictions by reporting […]

Meet the Candidates in Stafford: Tonight!

This evening, the NAACP of Stafford County is hosting a meet the candidates event. Attending will be: Del. Candi King (HD 2) – Candidate website James Tully (HD 23) – Candidate website Leonard Lacy (HD 64) – Candidate website Joshua Cole (HD 65) – Candidate website Invited by yet to respond: Paul Milde (HD 64) – Candidate website Invited and […]

Community: Jacob’s Ladder provides more than food for families in need

Forty tons. That’s how much food is distributed by Jacob’s Ladder each month to people in need, and it all started when three men recognized they shared a common goal: to help their struggling neighbors. Reverend Dr. Frank Lacey of Touch Hearts Christian Center connected with Brian Gillespie and John Roller, both of The Church […]

The Results Are In, and the Best Cup of Coffee Is at …

Unlike last week’s questionnaire on the best pizza in town, this competition wasn’t close. In fact, the winning coffee shop more than doubled up the vote total of its nearest competitor. Which coffee shop has won the heart of the ‘Burg? Without further ado, the winners are: 6) Katora Coffee. “Funky.” That’s not our word to […]