Mymar Boutique & Bead Bar – Shop, Gather, Create!

photos by: CARRIE ALLEN Sometimes a true life passion returns just when you need it most! For Shannon Mahoney, creating her new lifestyle business – Mymar Boutique & Bead Bar […]
Trackside Talks: Celebrating Petty 75

When you think of NASCAR or talk NASCAR with other fans, there are a few names that always come up because of their impact on the sport. Petty reigns at […]
Buttercup Bride – Your Luxury Shopping Experience

photos by: NICOLE CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY Thanks to her degree in musical theatre, Cassandra Howley Wood’s life has always been filled with beauty, fashion and design, and now as the owner […]
ART SPEAK; FEB 2025 Edition

Artist Name: Sandra C. Gittleman How would you describe your work? My work is about painting meaningful reflections of nature, beauty and distinguished humanity, combining old world charm with modern […]
Uplift Skin & Body Medspa – Your Own Beautiful Transformation Awaits

Offering medical aesthetic services from its new location in the heart of Cornelius, NC, Uplift Skin & Body Medspa is the perfect blend of modern luxury and southern hospitality. Owner […]
Nature’s Remedy: How Outdoor Spaces Boost Emotional Well Being

by ERIN CLARK As we head into the new year full of excitement and filled with goals and good intentions, make sure to pay attention to the impact that your […]
The African American Historical News Journal – Stories That Shape Our History

While Chip Dolfi was producing an Afro-Centric, nationally televised show for women that focused on making smart life choices, he came upon several articles housed in the dwelling of a […]
Publisher’s Perspective – February 2025 Edition

photos by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE Although February is the shortest month of the year, we’re overflowing with amazing content in this issue! One of my all-time favorite celebrities, Richard Petty, […]
Managing Retirement Stress

Perhaps you read the title of this piece and thought “I need to read this.” Or maybe you scratched your head and said out loud “What? Retirement is supposed to […]
Spotlight on Western North Carolina Artisans | Melinda Lawton Jewelry, Sweet Magnolia Gallery

In a year filled with an immense range of emotions for the talented artisans who call Western North Carolina home, brilliant jewelry designer Melinda Lawton takes every opportunity to remind […]