October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
BY LISA S.T. DOSS “Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.” ~ Karen Davison More than 6.5 million […]
When you choose to be passive: why being assertive doesn’t always win
BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Assertive communication is often seen as the “best” communication style. With an underlying understanding that assertive communicators look for mutual “winning” in the speaker and listener, […]
Summit Eye Care
Contact lenses causing you problems due to dryness? Cannot keep up with your glasses or they get damaged in your line of work? Implantable collamer lens procedure, or ICL for […]
Summit Eye Care
BY VIC KHEMSARA, MD The beginning of the school year tends to be a hectic time for parents, even without adding a pandemic to the mix. We know you have […]
In the Spotlight
BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Dana Moody What makes you YOU? The first impression most people have when they meet me is that I am awkward in just about every way […]
Alzheimer’s Association Charity Spotlight
BY ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, WESTERN CAROLINA CHAPTER Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. More than five million Americans are living with the disease. With […]
Lanie Pope — Forecasting Hope for Alzheimer’s
BY MADISON ROBERTS When Lanie Pope was growing up, her mom was the center of her world. “She had a laugh you could hear down the street,” Lanie says. “She […]
6 Reasons Why Failure May Just Be the Key to Success
BY MEGAN TAYLOR For many people, the word “failure” comes with a negative connotation. Hearing that word could mean to some that you have given up, weren’t successful, and are […]
A Fresh Look at Accountability
BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON With the end of summer, the accountability focus shifts into high gear. Teachers get their lesson plans in order, and kids turn their attention to the […]
Embrace Literacy Through National Read a Book Day
BY ELISA WALLACE COPPEDE Reading is a hobby many enjoy to unwind and escape reality. During these pandemic days, there is nothing better than curling up with a good cup […]
