Features
Best Fests
Your guide to the seasons top local festivals
The Two Chocolatiers
A new Cornelius business promises artisanal treats that will blow your mind
Let the Music Play
Award-winning singer/songwriter Carrie Marshall, whos led a vagabond existence, is happy to call Huntersville home
Spring Fever
From beer-themed mountain getaways to fun-in-the-sun attractions along the coast, these four destinations all offer something new and exciting to explore
Lure of the Lake
Through of series of unlikely events, Colleen and Jim Ludington discovered their dream lake house in Cornelius
A New Perspective
A Statesville couple builds a gorgeous house atop a precipitous hill with fantastic views of the lake and mountains beyond
Tale It Outside
Personalized and high-end features transform disconnected backyard into serene lakeside oasis
Food Truck Rally
These four-wheeled mobile restaurants offer surprisingly tasty and eclectic fare
Cocktails & Canvases
Aspiring artists use libations to lubricate their creativity at these local shops
Outer Banks Bound
Take the ultimate beach trip along this 200-mile stretch of barrier islands















