Hydrangeas: A Southern Garden Favorite

By APRIL CASE, RidgeCrest Garden Center If I had to choose a favorite flowering shrub for our area, it would hands-down be the hydrangea. These gorgeous beauties are a staple […]
The Turtle’s Shell – For the Love of Shopping Local

Blending Mary’s eye for design and décor with the couple’s shared desire to embrace the community they love, Mary and Doug Harrington fill their charming Sherrills Ford boutique – The […]
From Death to Life

More than 90,000 people in the USA are currently waiting for a kidney. Every day, twelve of them die while waiting for a donor. That statistic hit hard for Davidson […]
Symphony Park Living – A Lifestyle Designed for Your Parents’ Next Chapter

For a certain generation, caring for aging parents while balancing a full life of family and career is an everyday reality. You’ve chatted among friends about the challenges – and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ask Dr. Keith; April 2026

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 […]
A Simple 5-Step Portfolio Checkup Anyone Can Do

Most people glance at their accounts, see that the balance is up or down, and move on. But that surface check can hide deeper issues like unnecessary overlap or risks […]