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Caite Hamilton | August 26, 2026

At Weiler Orthodontics and Invisalign, starting orthodontic treatment now comes with an unexpected perk: a new pair of Nike shoes. The Braces for Laces program offers families a tangible kickoff to what’s often a long process, pairing clinical care with a lifestyle hook. The campaign reflects a broader push to make orthodontics feel less clinical—and a little more personal.


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Big picture thinking

“I’ve been drawing since around the age of 2,” Jae Johnson says. “Growing up, I had an infatuation with drawing cars. Actually, my aunt still has probably 80 percent of […]

Nathan Alderman | August 26, 2026

Best of C-VILLE 2026 Entertainment

Big picture thinking

“I’ve been drawing since around the age of 2,” Jae Johnson says. “Growing up, I had an infatuation with drawing cars. Actually, my aunt still has probably 80 percent of […]

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Popular opinion

Charles Lewis, Maxicelia Robinson, Troy (Razor) Robinson (pictured above), and Aaron Simmons have a lot to say about local issues, and they put it all on the air with “In […]

James Sanford | August 26, 2026

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James Sanford | August 26, 2026

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Simple pleasures

Good things come in small…galleries? That must be true, because The Little Museum of Art—an effort to reach more viewers during The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of […]

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