Star Photo / Brandon Hyde The Doe River flows through Elizabethton as a sort of reminder that we keep moving and pressing on even in difficult times.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde Two pups enjoy a swim near the Covered Bridge Park as the sun began to shine late Tuesday morning in Elizabethton.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde Tyler Osborne from Watauga unloads hay bails at the downtown Farm Supply in Elizabethton.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde There's always time for hugs...even while pumping gas! Susan and Maylee Williams of Elizabethton fuel up before starting their day.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde Helena Liverett of Elizabethton comes almost every morning to sit and reflect at the same table at Covered Bridge Park. Helena has suffered great loss in recent years, but still chooses to offer hope as a caregiver to bring encouragement to others.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde Enough can't be said about the kindness of others in this area. After accidentally leaving our keys on in our "rides", David Whitson received a jump from strangers who then gave me a jump. Thanks, David!

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde David Whitson and Amber Peterson, both from Erwin, get ready for a ride to Kingsport after giving yours truly a jumpstart.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde A father and daughter enjoy wading in the Doe River at Covered Bridge Park as the sun began to shine after a rainy and cloudy Monday.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde Dale and Sherry Cook Grizzle, both from Rydal, GA, come to support Sherry's brother at the VA suffering from COVID. Dale and Sherry are no strangers to the Pandemic as they were both passengers on the infamous Diamond Princess cruise ship when the pandemic hit.