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Every missing person has a story: Carey Colvin for 411GINA.org wants to share them all

Three girls were recently rescued from their captor of 10 years and all of America rejoiced for the return of these missing persons.

Mom of two has more to give

She’s a mom of two — yet she’s still a mom in waiting. As this Mother’s Day approaches mom Lisa Perreca hopes to have two new little ones in the coming year.

Chester’s Own Bird Alum Is Youngest Woman to Head a Brewery

She has graced the pages of Glamour (Feb. 2013) and the LA Times and been interviewed by Carson Daly for of all things…beer! Chester native Meg Gill lived her childhood in the little town, starting out at Salem Elementary and graduating from Bird High School almost 10 years ago. With some years in between, she made her way to the craft brewing scene in California.

Marriage celebrant has rich history and many stories to share

When you call her number you hear the message “dum dum dee dee… If you want to get married you dialed the right number, we’ll make those arrangements for you…748.7809 or if you want a quickie call my cell at 910.650.7221”

How to save a life

The big “C” – Cancer strikes someone every single day. There’s no new news in that.

The Shepherd Center Needs You

Do you know The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield? Maybe not, but you should. The small non-profit in Chesterfield, originally started in Chester, is focused on the betterment of seniors’ lives. Executive Director Susan McCammon shared, “We’re an organization with the goal of keeping seniors active and healthy for as long as possible.”

CARITAS leader Karen Stanley shares her passion

Maybe you know CARITAS; traditionally they are considered the people that help the homeless with shelter. The truth is they are so much more than that.

St. John’s Episcopal Church helps Stop Hunger Now

Members of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Chester were busy on a Sunday morning making a difference in many lives — lives they wanted to help change in some way.

Teacher by day, gamer for fun

He started playing the games as a young boy. They are board games with models, but not like Monopoly.

GOOD & EVIL: New author probes the age-old question in a new way

Do you ever wonder if the government or some other organization is controlling your life, causing destruction of what you believe is right and wrong?