Good News Notes: “A Canadian couple postponed their wedding to 2021 from its original August date, due to the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions, but they would soon find a workaround. The couple decided to get married at the US-Canada border so friends and family from both countries could attend their wedding, according to CNN. 29…
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Hometown Mentor: Radford teacher shares lessons of kindness with students
Good News Notes: “In a time of division in the country, one local teacher is doing all she can to spread messages of love and compassion to her students. It’s one of many reasons WDBJ7 selected Jessica Johnson, a first grade teacher at McHarg Elementary School, as our October Hometown Mentor. For the past decade,…
California bakery raises over $20,000 for charities with its cakes
Good News Notes: “Little House Confections started as a charitable campaign in founder Liz Roth’s home during the coronavirus pandemic to raise money and awareness for Covenant House of California. Stay at home orders were in full effect when the interior designer decided to channel her anxiety into baking, while also giving back to her…
Homer artist takes pandemic project on road
Good News Notes: “An art project started online at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic goes on the road this month when Homer photographer, writer and artist Christina Whiting flies to Las Vegas, Nevada, to start her ‘Behind the Mask — Our Stories’ adventure. In March, Whiting created the public project inviting people to share…
Mindy Kaling Reveals She Gave Birth to Second Baby Last Month
Good News Notes: “In surprising news, Mindy Kaling has revealed she welcomed her second child, a baby boy, last month. During a virtual appearance on Thursday’s episode of The Late Show, host Stephen Colbert teased that the 41-year-old The Office star had ‘good news’ to share. ‘I got something I rarely get these days, which is good news,…
911 complaint turns into outpouring of donations for Food Bank for the Heartland
Good News Notes: “What started out as a 911 complaint about long lines at a food pantry creating a ‘hazard,’ has turned into an outpouring of support and donations to Food Bank for the Heartland. Food banks have seen an uptick in demand since March. The pandemic has increased food insecurity all over, including in…
Salvation Army of Jackson County Sets Out to “Rescue Christmas” Due to Impact of COVID-19
Good News Notes: “The Salvation Army of Jackson County Red Kettle Campaign will formally launch Monday November 2. Funds raised through the organization’s iconic red kettles are at risk this year due to COVID-19 while requests for services are at an all-time high. Based on the increase in services already provided in response to the…
Greenwood 7-year-old sews headbands to raise money for local charities
Good News Notes: “While most 7-year-olds are trying to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew Medina of Greenwood has found a new hobby that allows him to help his community. ‘He loves fashion, he wanted to learn how to sew,’ said mom Nicole Medina. ‘He got a sewing machine for his birthday. He…
St. Mary’s Food Bank makes food boxes for seniors during pandemic
Good News Notes: “‘We want to make sure that seniors are taken care of during this time,’ said Jerry Brown, spokesperson for the Phoenix-based nonprofit. ‘People have dietary restrictions… the cereals are different, we have more juices in there for folks that need it — so we try to gear the box more towards seniors.’…
Best Life: Giving hope through letters to battle depression
Good News Notes: “The uncertainty of the pandemic, job loss, isolation — all of these are contributing to the increase of people feeling depressed, lonely and mentally unstable. But for thousands of people around the world, a simple act of kindness is helping them pull through. Robert Mason writes letter after letter after letter to…