Homestead Hills; Closing The Gap Between Generations — One Essay at a Time
Homestead Hills, a Life Plan community, is thrilled to announce the opening of the 12th Annual Senior Living Communities Silver Pen Writing Competition for local high school seniors. A dedicated […]
Dark Water Creatives – The Power of Visual Content
Always inspired by the world around him, Spencer Douglas loves the way people respond to his company’s unique name – Dark Water Creatives. The name was inspired by the idea […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Publisher’s Perspective; December 2024
This past month has been incredibly special—I GOT ENGAGED! Gavin’s proposal was the sweetest surprise during our gym’s (Washington Park CrossFit) 2nd Anniversary Party. It was extra meaningful to be […]
Chapter You
by ANDREW PARKER Our lives are punctuated by aberrations in our routine. Big events such as a new job, marriage, graduation, first child, relocation or winning the lottery create distinct […]
