Category: Transformations

Adapting and Changing Since 1949

Adapting and Changing Since 1949

After serving in the Navy Seabees in the Pacific Theater of World War II, Roy Turner used his GI Bill to graduate from the Southern College of Optometry in 1949.   He chose Eden, North Carolina as the place to hang out his shingle because of the vision needs in the area.  The vibrant textile mills […]

Thanks Living – an attitude of gratitude

Thanks Living – an attitude of gratitude

During the month of November, Facebook is full of expressions of gratitude but for singer, songwriter and farmer Richie Tipton, being thankful every day has become a way of life.    He set out on what has become a fairly popular mission – list at least three unique things every day for which he is […]