Publisher’s Perspective; February 2026

photo by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE As we wrap up this year’s football season and head toward the Super Bowl, I have to say a few words about my beloved Carolina […]
Dreams Taking Flight – With Pilot & Motivational Speaker Carrie Arnold

As a little girl, Carrie Arnold was fascinated by the sky – and by astronomy – and admits she was almost always looking up! “Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was the hub for […]
NC First in Freedom Festival 2026: Celebrating America’s Revolutionary Roots

In February 2026, southeastern North Carolina will transform into a living history experience as eight counties come together for the inaugural North Carolina First in Freedom Festival. Scheduled for February […]
Balancing the Impossible: Scott Hartley’s Dance with Fire and Form

For glass artist Scott Hartley, creativity has been a lifelong thread. As a child, he filled pages with pencil drawings and paintings, never imagining that art could become a full-time […]
Northern Regional Recreation Center – Gather Your Family to Launch a Healthy & Adventurous New Year!

Situated on 40 beautiful acres and offering 85,000-square-feet of inside activity space, Northern Regional Recreation Center in Cornelius is more than just a fitness center – it’s a gathering place […]
Trinity Christian Academy – An Educational Experience Rooted in God’s Love

As you are seeking educational options for strengthening both your child’s future and their faith, get to know Trinity Christian Academy which will begin serving the Mooresville community in the […]
North Carolina Welcomes Thomas Dambo’s Forest Giants

Hidden among North Carolina’s trees and trails, a family of gentle giants has taken up residence. These aren’t your typical park sculptures—they’re towering trolls with personalities as big as their […]
Lakeside Pointe, Lake Norman, Beechwood Carolinas; Exceptional Living & The Very Essence of Community

Not simply building homes, Beechwood Carolinas crafts complete lifestyles with welcoming communities that perfectly define what neighborhoods should reflect — a strong sense of belonging and life-affirming activities to be […]
Publisher’s Perspective; January 2026

Happy New Year! They say the older you get, the faster time flies—and I believe it more with each passing year. I can hardly wrap my head around the fact […]
Small Bites, Big Impact: Why Supporting Local Food Matters in Lake Norman

There is something unmistakably special about sharing a meal in Lake Norman. It might be a quiet morning spent sipping coffee as the lake wakes up, a long lunch that […]