In this year’s LKNW Veterans Edition, we once again shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals whose service has helped shape our nation and safeguard the freedoms we hold dear. In partnership with David Hodson, CEO of Because You [...]

Long after the uniform is hung up for the last time, the experiences of serving in the military continue to shape a person’s life. The challenges faced, friendships formed, and lessons learned become part of a story that does [...]

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” the old song goes, and while a beautiful diamond certainly has a way of capturing the heart, some of life’s most precious treasures can’t be measured in carats, cut, or clarity. Kim Gregory [...]

Behind every service member is a family who serves in their own way. In honor of military moms everywhere, we are honored to introduce you to two Lake Norman women whose love, strength, and sacrifices are woven into their [...]

When we visualize military service, we often picture a person in uniform. We see commitment, deployments, sacrifice, and pride. Behind that person often stands someone whose life has also been profoundly shaped by that service: their spouse. Military spouses [...]

As November arrives, something subtle begins to happen inside countless women everywhere. The calendar fills up and the emotional weight of the holidays starts pressing down long before the first string of lights goes up. Women feel it in [...]

From reproductive health to menopause and beyond, understanding diabetes risk—and maintaining strong relationships with your primary care and OB/GYN providers—can make a lasting difference. November is American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness of a condition affecting millions [...]

Professionals, including doctors and lawyers, executives, entrepreneurs, and high-wealth individuals, are often concerned about the exposure of their assets to claims of creditors. Creditors’ claims arise from numerous events. For example, while driving and talking on your cell phone, [...]

One afternoon, as the Ada Jenkins Center team was wrapping up for the day, a Care Coordinator shared an urgent request. A client battling cancer needed just $190 to keep the utilities from being disconnected. Without electricity, access to [...]

A Perfect Fit “I grew up in the foothills of Western North Carolina and attended Louise Harkey School of Nursing in Concord where I earned my associate degree. I have always been naturally empathetic and knew I wanted a [...]

Longevity isn’t simply about adding more birthdays to the calendar. It’s about creating a life that allows us to feel strong in our bodies, clear in our minds, and connected to the things that give us purpose and joy. [...]

So, what’s the difference between Thanksgiving dressing and stuffing? To be short and to the point, dressing is prepared and baked in a casserole dish while stuffing is the exact same thing but stuffed and cooked inside of the [...]