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 […]
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 […]
Publisher’s Perspective; April 2026
photos by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE Spring is here, and there’s truly no better place to be than beautiful Lake Norman. For those who like to read from back to front […]
Details Matter; A Relaxed Boating Season Starts Now!
When you first meet Kenyon Stanley, read his clever blog, or talk to any of his customers, you’ll immediately sense how passionate he is about any and all things boat. […]
Kristin Johnson Speaks – Sharing Stories & Changing Lives
Headshot photo by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE Kristin Johnson is filled with unmistakable joy about her newest journey, and she can’t wait for you to join her! In the meantime, she […]
Home2Court – The Personal Touch of a Local Bridal Registry
photography by: JEJ PHOTOS Grateful for how the Cornelius community has welcomed her charming boutique to the local shopping landscape, Susan Clayton is also thrilled she’s been able to curate […]
Cooke Rentals – Every Beautiful Detail Your Wedding Deserves
Wedding Photo Credit: DEREK FOWLER PHOTOGRAPHY With a meticulously maintained inventory and reputation for impeccable customer service, Cooke Rentals is the preferred choice for local wedding and event planners. When […]
