The Publisher’s Perspective

We have so much going on in our August issue, that I can hardly wait to get this one on the stands! Speaking of stands… we just got a shipment of outdoor racks, and while we have several promised out, we have more… If you know of a perfect spot for one of these, please email, text or call and we’ll make it happen. keela@lkn-magazine.com, 336.749.1947.

OK, Lake Norman, let’s step up and show some love to some very special kids in our community. ‘Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate!’ This quote couldn’t be more spot on. One of their biggest fundraisers for Catawba Valley Guardian ad Litem Association is coming up on September 20th at Novel Taproom in Newton, who doesn’t LOVE Casino Night? This popular event always sells out quickly, so grab your tickets now. If you aren’t available that night, please consider a donation or even sponsor a table! You’ll find many other opportunities and more about what they do on page 66.

Stop by this month to congratulate Scott Gilleland, Hope and The Untouchables team on their 40th Anniversary! This is a restaurant our family frequented when our kids were growing up , when we would visit friends at the lake before we retired here, they LOVED it then and LOVE it now! If you haven’t visited lately, stop by, or drive through and congratulate them on this incredible milestone! See their story on page 60.

I’m betting many of you have heard of Patty Korn, from Denver, NC. If not, she is a jewel and ONE-OF-A-KIND volunteer. What a treasure she and many other volunteers are to this community. Check out her story “Keep Lincoln County Beautiful.” Meet the special lady who launched this journey, on page 36.

Congratulations to Sherrie Anderson, Mrs. Lake Norman, she is an amazing woman and mother of nine (yes, nine) children. You’ll love reading her story on page 52.

A BIG shout out to Andrews Mowing and Landscaping, who happens to be on our cover this month! They are currently in the middle of building our dream patio/fire pit, and we couldn’t be happier! Check out their story starting on page 28.

This is all just a drop in the bucket! We have so much going on in this issue and couldn’t be more excited about the months ahead!

All my best,

Keela

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Keela Johnson

Hello! My name is Keela Johnson and I’m the founder of Forsyth Magazines, a family of three publications based in Forsyth County that started in 2005. After living in Clemmons for 30 years, I “retired” to Lake Norman and found a vibrant, active community of friendly people, as well as new hobbies like paddle boarding and gardening. However, with publishing in my blood, my heart and mind recognized a wonderful opportunity to further engage with this dynamic community and the members of my Lake Norman “neighborhood.” So… I am thrilled to announce that our team is launching a fourth publication: LKN Magazine!

An opportunity to promote local! When my husband and I made the move to Lake Norman, I passed the torch for the Forsyth County-based magazines into the very capable hands of my daughter Brooke. I’ve been considering the right time to launch a Lake Norman-based magazine, and I firmly believe that time is now! With 19 years of publishing experience, our team has helped hundreds of businesses share their stories and connect with our 70,000 readers. We believe in the power of community and building a platform for local businesses to grow in an organic and powerful way. We’re so excited to bring this same concept to the Lake Norman market.
What does this look like? Take a look at forsythwoman.com to see some of our content and flip through our digital edition. You can also check out @forsythmags on Instagram and Facebook, and find the Forsyth Magazines podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and all major streaming platforms.
What does LKN Magazine offer? Print ads, of course, and online exposure as well, but in addition to that, we offer so much more to help you tell your story to your target market. Editorial, social media promotion, a monthly newsletter, a podcast, and event sponsorship opportunities are all perks available for our advertising partners. I’d love to set up a time to chat with you over the phone or meet in person to discuss.

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