Summer Circles: Why the Right Friends Shape Your Future Summer has always been a season of connection. Cookouts, vacations, lake days, late-night conversations, and spontaneous adventures often bring people together in ways the busy pace of the year does not. Friendships feel lighter in the summer. There is more time to laugh, more opportunities to gather, and more chances … [Read more...] about Between Rounds with Kevin Pyles
June 2026
More Than a Meat Market
In a time when many shopping experiences have become rushed, automated, and impersonal, Mt. Airy Meat Center continues to offer something that many people feel has become increasingly rare: genuine customer service, trusted quality, and a welcoming environment built around faith, family, and community. For owner Gray, the business was never simply about selling meat. After … [Read more...] about More Than a Meat Market
Between Rounds with Kevin Pyles
What Happens When You Listen There is something about this time of year that changes the pace of life in a way that feels natural. The days stretch a little longer, the evenings settle in a little slower, and people find themselves spending more time outside. Without really planning it, conversations start happening more often. Not just quick exchanges, but real … [Read more...] about Between Rounds with Kevin Pyles
Blake’s Take
Dear Shy but Why, Great question. Thank you for writing and opening the dialogue on such a tough topic. I think we all struggle with sharing our beliefs at times. The truth is we live in a melting pot of culture, and it can be difficult to always know who our audience is. Although that should not matter, society has somehow convinced us that sharing one’s beliefs is taboo, … [Read more...] about Blake’s Take
By Gosh! By Josh
The Legend of Pilot MountainPart 3 of a 4-Part Series: The Rise of Local Legends By gosh, did you know there is something about Pilot Mountain that naturally invites storytelling? Maybe it is the way the mountain suddenly rises above the surrounding countryside. Maybe it is the shadow cast by the towering Big Pinnacle at sunset. Or perhaps it is the simple fact that places … [Read more...] about By Gosh! By Josh
