Every great community is built on the people who invest in others. Teachers, coaches, mentors, and role models shape futures, encourage dreams, and often leave a lasting impact far beyond the classroom, field, or workplace. As the Lake Norman [...]

The Lake Norman Woman of the Year Gala honors the women whose leadership, service, and dedication help shape our community. This annual event celebrates outstanding women from across the Lake Norman region while supporting meaningful local causes. This year's [...]

Gifts That Matter For Those Who Matter For those who do it all, find something a little unexpected at Lake Norman Patio and Game Rooms: local art, clever décor, and pieces that earn you extra credit long after the [...]

The arena in which a child chooses their classroom may change over the years, but it will determine that child's future. And yours. For some students, the classroom is a field while others choose a desk, podium, or gallery. [...]

Sweet, creamy, and just a little bit indulgent, this dessert cheeseball is the kind of crowd-pleasing treat that disappears fast at any gathering. Perfect for back-to-school gatherings, football parties, potlucks, or family celebrations, it also makes a fun surprise [...]

As another school year begins, we celebrate the educators who devote their hearts, minds, and energy to shaping future generations. Teachers do so much more than deliver lessons; they inspire confidence, nurture curiosity, and often become the caring adults [...]

Some of our most profound lessons arrive disguised as challenges we never expected. In those moments, we discover strengths we didn’t know we had, persevere through uncertainty, and emerge with a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around [...]

It’s Personal What began as a passion for helping people create homes they truly love has grown into one of Lake Norman's most distinctive design destinations. Through Knotty and Board's Davidson Décor & Gift Boutique and Langtree’s Knotty and [...]

Your body is not your enemy. It’s working hard to protect you. Pain, swelling, fatigue, poor sleep, or brain fog are not “just stress” or “just getting older.” They may be signs that your body needs support. YOUR BODY [...]

Although she now calls North Carolina home, Faith Amigo-Choplin (owner and business development manager of Choplin’s Restaurant and The Guesthouse) has had quite the journey ... literally!  Beginning in the Philippines, she was just 6 years old when what [...]

I’m all about quick lunches during the summer months, and this protein-packed chicken salad wrap is easy to make, delicious, and so satisfying. A fresh twist on a summertime classic, these wraps are the kind of easy, crowd-pleasing meal [...]

1. Independence Day Twist Although we celebrate on July 4, the vote for American independence actually took place on July 2, 1776. 2. John Adams Called It Founding Father John Adams predicted Americans would celebrate independence with parades, games, [...]