June 10, 2026
Lora Scripps
From Disney to Fayetteville Javier Vazquez has created glass art
Nearly anything a mind can conceive Javier Vazquez, owner of Artisan Glass Arts Studio, can create out of glass. Glass art has been a central part of his life since he was 16.
BOMA to issue bond to finance a $2.35 million fire truck
T he Fayetteville Board of Mayor and Alderman approved the issuance of a general obligation bond to provide funds to finance purchasing a fire truck at last week’s regular monthly meeting.
A Life Remembered: The Story of Marine Bobby Williams Jr.
DON COUNTS Correspondent I nside the Warrior Exhibit in Fayetteville, memories live on, etched not only in displays and artifacts, but in the voices of those who remember. On this day, those voices belonged to two sisters, Linda Williams and Brenda Roles, who came to share the story of their brother, Marine Corporal Bobby Williams Jr., a young man whose life was cut short in Vietnam, but whose impact continues to echo through generations.
Canning College to be held 3 days in June
U T TSU Extension Lincoln County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is offering the basics of canning classes from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on June 11, 16 and 23. Participants will learn research-based canning methods for preserving food.
Weeklong celebration for the nation’s 250th birthday underway
T he 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States will be here soon. Lincoln County and Fayetteville City officials have said the county has a unique opportunity to “come together in celebration of our nation’s history, our shared vision and the strong community spirit that defi nes the county.”
Old friends are best
I moved back home after 50 years of a satisfying teaching career. I tried to keep up with my old friends, but mostly lost touch. It is a fulfilling gift to reconnect with old friends. The question is “Why?”
Memorial Day: A Veteran’s reflection on the faces we carry
M emorial Day arrives each year with the same familiar rhythm — flags placed neatly along sidewalks, families planning long weekends, stores advertising discounts and free meals. For many Americans, it marks the unofficial start of summer. But for those of us who wore the uniform, especially those who carried it into combat, Memorial Day is something far heavier. It is not a celebration. It is a reckoning.
Protecting your hearing
H earing loss is often seen as an inevitable part of aging. However, data from the National Institutes of Health indicate that one in two people over the age of 85 has hearing loss, which suggests half of all individuals in that age bracket do not have this issue. That should be encouraging to individuals concerned by the prospect of losing their hearing in their golden years.
Mary Grace Newman announces candidacy for District 2 commissioner
Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements and photos as we receive them and as space allows before the July 29, 2026, edition. The election is on Aug. 6, 2026. Announcements should be no longer than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkvalleytimes.com. They may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.