 
							
					
															
					
					 by Anne McColgan | Mar 26, 2025
After a chance meeting, I circled back and caught up with Jessica Dufresne, co-CEO and co-owner of Success on the Spectrum – Lake Norman (SOS) in Cornelius, a franchise dedicated to providing treatment for children on the spectrum. As she walked me through her...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Jeff Hamm | Mar 25, 2025
Red’s Scratch Made in Mooresville, NC has quickly become a local sensation with its oversized cookies and made-from-scratch approach to baking. Located on Main Street just past downtown, this charming bakery has been satisfying sweet tooths for over three years....				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Jeff Hamm | Mar 23, 2025
In the heart of Davidson, North Carolina, a mother-daughter duo is redefining the art of gathering through beautifully crafted charcuterie and community-driven experiences. Table & Board, founded by Julie Wilkinson and her mother Mary Lou, has quickly become a...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Danielle Benham | Mar 20, 2025
You glance down at your body, small quills poking out of your skin, in a mysterious “connect-the-dot” pattern that you can’t quite figure out. These quills, or fillform needles as they are technically referred to in the practice, are somehow magically working to...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Katharine Roesenthal | Mar 20, 2025
This Healthy Kale Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas is a lighter, nutritious twist on the classic. Crispy roasted chickpeas and crunchy panko breadcrumbs bring texture to the fresh kale, while a creamy Greek yogurt-based Caesar dressing adds rich flavor. Topped with...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Anne McColgan | Mar 20, 2025
His energy is infectious, his drive relentless, and his commitment to helping kids undeniable. That’s Chad Macy, owner and founder of Eyes Up, a group training program for kids called Movement. When we caught up on a rainy February afternoon, he had just completed the...