The Publisher’s Perspective

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I doubt there is a person reading this that hasn’t been affected in some way by heart health. In fact, the father of a dear friend is in the hospital at this very moment due to a cardiac event. I’ll never forget when my dad had his heart attack and how scared we all were. Many of us watched in horror when Damar Hamlin, at the very young age of 24, collapsed during Monday Night Football, but we celebrate his recovery. Barely two weeks later, Lisa Marie Presley collapsed of cardiac arrest as well, but sadly, hers was fatal. Let’s all educate ourselves and others year-round about heart health and not just in February.

Coming up, we look forward to featuring a summer camp guide in March, April and May. If you want to keep the kids in your life engaged, interested and having fun during those dog days of summer, you’re likely to find your answer in one of the many amazing camp opportunities in our community.

Is your house battened down for its long winter’s nap? We have our ‘home’ issue coming in April, featuring stories, ideas and beautiful pictures to wake up your enthusiasm for decorating and landscaping. We’ll feature the best local spots to help make your home, YOUR home.

A big shout out to my hubby (aka Teej, TJ, Tim) the love of my life, and best friend for always believing in me and supporting me while I do what I love! I couldn’t do this without him!

Our team works hard to make this magazine a valuable resource for our community, and we’d love to hear from you! What would you like to see more of (or less of) in LKN Magazine? We are listening – let us know!

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Keela Johnson

Hello! I’m Keela Johnson, the founder and publisher of Forsyth Magazines, a family of three publications that began in 2005 in Forsyth County, NC. After living in Clemmons for 30 years, I "retired" to Lake Norman and discovered a vibrant, active community filled with friendly people and new hobbies like paddle boarding, walking, and gardening. But with publishing in my blood, I quickly recognized an exciting opportunity to engage further with the wonderful Lake Norman community. Now, as the publisher of LKN Magazine, I’m thrilled to be part of a growing platform that celebrates the Lake Norman area. My daughter, Brooke Eagle, now co-owner and publisher, has been instrumental in helping take our family of magazines to new heights, and together, we’re continuing to share stories and promote local businesses in meaningful ways. At the heart of everything we do is the belief in the power of community. We’re passionate about creating a platform where local businesses can grow organically and meaningfully, and we’re excited to bring that same vision to the Lake Norman market. LKN Magazine proudly serves Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln, and Mecklenburg counties, from Statesville to North Charlotte. In addition to print and online advertising, LKN Magazine offers a comprehensive range of services to help tell your story—including editorial features, social media promotion, and a monthly newsletter. You can subscribe to our newsletter at lkn-magazine.com to stay connected with all that’s happening around the Lake Norman community. We’re so grateful to be part of such dynamic communities in Forsyth and Lake Norman, and I’m honored to continue this journey with you. Let’s keep sharing stories, supporting local businesses, and building something meaningful together. Here’s to many more years of growth, connection, and celebration!

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