Fresh Finds: Farmers Markets Around Lake Norman
As spring arrives around Lake Norman, Saturday mornings begin to look a little different. Warmer weather and longer days bring fresh energy to the community, and the beginning of farmers […]
Perfection, Presence, and the Courage to Become
By JACQUELINE BASSETT, Owner, Juelerye | Artisan Gallery & Gifts A reflection on Alysa Liu, artistry, and the quiet truth that the most meaningful work is not flawless, it is […]
Raising Champions: Three Sisters, One Team and a Family That Gives Back
For three sisters, Campbell, 18, Harper, 16 and Londyn, 14, Oakley, competing with Cheer Extreme, the journey to the world stage has been filled with sweat, sacrifice, and a bond […]
A Collective Exhale
Following a quiet journey that invited us to slow down, look up, and notice where our attention truly lives. Many of us have quietly followed the monks on their journey […]
Kilts, Cabers and Carolina Sunshine: The 2026 Loch Norman Highland Games
Scotland is 3,646 miles from North Carolina. But on April 18-19, 2026, the Tar Heel State gets a convincing Scottish makeover when the 32nd Annual Loch Norman Highland Games and […]
ONE MAN’S PERSPECTIVE: PUERTO RICO
There is a lot to be said about going to Puerto Rico at the end of January. The weather, of course, is one of the main reasons. Our son said […]
919 Backyard BBQ April: Marinated Flank Steak
Flank steak is severely underrated and has become one of my favorite cuts of beef to cook lately. It’s leaner and can definitely be tough if not cooked properly. The […]
Ask Dr. Keith, I’m a 25-year-old woman who’s been struggling with dating and finding the right man. I’m feeling frustrated and heartbroken because I was recently dumped by a guy […]
Joyful Journey: USS Battleship North Carolina
She rests quietly on the Cape Fear River, her hull a slate gray sentinel against the Wilmington skyline, the USS North Carolina (BB55), one of the most decorated American battleships […]
Celebration; Mike & Alexis “Ali” Crates Hawkins
CELEBRATIONS! Mike Hawkins & Alexis “Ali” Crates Hawkins March 7, 2026, | Chickadee Hill Farms Mike and Ali met while interning in St. Thomas, where their first date began a love […]
