Serve Up Hope

Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on our mountain communities and the ongoing response efforts of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and many others offer a reminder of the essential […]
Boutique Wellness – An Experience for Your Body & Soul

PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM CREATIVE While the ultimate mission at Boutique Wellness is reaching the root cause of any illness and empowering patients to do what is necessary to heal […]
Alkali Hair Studio – Cheers to the Magic of Connecting

Amazing experiences don’t happen by accident at Alkali Hair Studio in the historic West End neighborhood of Winston-Salem. While you’re enjoying your golden moment of relaxation and self-care, there’s so […]
LEAD Girls Holiday For Her: A Gift with a Ripple Effect

As the holiday season approaches, there’s a special initiative making waves that blends the spirit of giving with empowerment. LEAD Girls of NC, an organization dedicated to fostering leadership, confidence […]
Nichols Hearing & Audiology – Navigating the Holidays with Hearing Loss

If your calendar is brimming with family gatherings over the next month, it’s time to rest up, recharge and perhaps consider what may be holding you back in certain social […]
Befriend Yourself

It took me a long time to really like myself. I had to do the inside work, make a commitment to reverse course on a storyline that was warped and […]
Shake Things Up This Holiday Season With These Alternative Gift-Giving Ideas

The holidays are filled with joyful traditions…time-honored meals with family, festive decorations in our home and gifts for those we love! Picking out presents can be lots of fun, and […]
My Apocalyptic Weekend in Northwest NC in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

In late September, I attended a conference in Cherokee, NC. My travel companions and I set out for home on a Friday morning, bracing for some weather-related issues from Hurricane […]
People of Prominence – Nancy Smith

“From caring comes courage.” ~ Lao Tzu People who embody heroism and selflessness come from all walks of life. Imagine if your passion and your life’s work was centered around […]
Wallet-Friendly Winter Weekend in Beech Mountain, NC

photos by: BEECH MOUNTAIN TDA With sweeping views of snow-capped mountain tops from 5,506 feet, Beech Mountain, NC, is the ideal destination for winter adventure. Once the 60 inches of […]