The Promise Place Transitional House for victims of domestic violence in Fayetteville was flooded with sponsors and visitors July 28 for the official opening that has been in the works for three years while needed renovations were completed. Front and center at the opening were, from left, volunteer Elsa “Cookie” Jackson, Promise Place administrator Vicky Farragut, Kirk McDonald, Promise Place Director Vanessa Mottley and David Patton. Photo/Ben Nelms.