Just When You Thought All The Good Ones Were Taken

by: BELINDA THOMAS photos by: JEJ PHOTOS Rock Barn Breaks Ground in the Heart of the Laurels There’s a moment—somewhere between your third straight red light on Exit 28 and […]
Having the “Money Talk” with Aging Parents

Discussing finances with aging parents can be challenging. As a result, many families delay these conversations or avoid them altogether, which can lead to unexpected financial surprises, misunderstandings, and conflicts. […]
One Man’s Perspective: Why Sailing?

I have been asked numerous times how I got into sailing, especially since my first love was flying. As a kid I would build many models and most of them […]
Ask Dr. Keith – July 2025

Dear Dr. Keith, I’m a fifty four year old fit and attractive woman who’s been divorced for about 5 years. I have two grown children who have both graduated college […]
The Venue on South Main – Luxury Living with Downtown Appeal

There’s nothing that compares to blending upscale styling with smalltown charm – and no place offers the best of smalltown living quite like Cornelius, NC. If finding a new luxury […]
Capturing the Beauty of Humanity

photos by: ROBERT WEBB In true artisan tradition, Autumn Payne believes art is an extension of oneself — shifted into the reality we all live and breathe every day. “In […]
Happy Up! by Investing in Someone Else’s Happiness

When my husband’s 40-something sons visited for six days this spring, he was thrilled to share his “Winnie-Toons” with them. A whole flippin’ binder of silly, colorful, childlike renderings of […]
Celebrate Summer—and Two Years of The Garden Room!

By ERIN CLARK, OWNER Summer has finally arrived, and there’s no better time to refresh your outdoor space and start enjoying the sunshine. At The Garden Room, we believe your […]
Trackside Talks: Interview with Shawn Brennan, Owner of Alpha Vision Media

Alpha Vision Media is a full service video production company specializing in creating content within the motorsports community. If you follow NASCAR, you have most likely seen Owner Shawn Brennan’s […]
One Mans Perspective: Should We Move?

This is a tough question, not easily answered. The best I can do is share our situation and let you decide what you can apply to your life. We had […]