Photo by SHARIN SHANK PHOTOGRAPHY A teaching job, a restaurant opportunity and a decision to stay. None of it was part of Ellada and Doros Hadjisavva’s plan when they left Cyprus for the United States more than three decades ago. They expected America to be temporary. Instead, Henderson became
Cagey’s General Store brings a Reed landmark back to life
Photos by WILD WILD LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY: MANDY SUE GLASER For generations, Cagey’s General Store has been part of daily life in the Reed community. Nearly 90 years after opening, the eastern Henderson County landmark has reopened under new ownership following months of restoration after devastating
From Caveman to Professor
McManus Woodend has been a GEICO Caveman, filmmaker, professor and world traveler. These days, one of his favorite roles is simply calling Henderson home Photo by WILD WILD LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY: MANDY SUE GLASER There probably aren’t many college professors who can say they once spent 25 straight
10 Years Later
Catching Up With Henderson Family Magazine’s First Cover Kid Ten years ago, a sweet 2 year old named Hadley Mathis stole the hearts of Henderson Family Magazine readers when she was selected as our cover kid from a field of 756 entries. Fast forward a decade, and that adorable toddler is now a
MELT Creates a New Space for Connection
Photos by Steph Mathews, Femme Collective Studio What happens when thoughtful design, centuries-old traditions and a desire to help people slow down come together? For husband-and-wife team Jon and Kyle Hittner, the answer is MELT, a unique sauna and cold plunge experience that is introducing
Faces of Henderson
Henry "Odell" Watson There is something special about people who spend their lives quietly serving others without asking for recognition. They are the kind of people who wake up early, work hard, remember your name and somehow leave every place a little better than they found it. That is Henry
Trading Screens for Connection
In Simple, Everyday Moments As a mom, I understand how challenging screen time can be. There are plenty of moments when handing over a phone or tablet feels like the easiest option—especially when I need to finish a task or just need a quiet minute. But over time, my husband and I have realized
Calling all Hendersonians!