STORIES

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Donuts & Bolts by Hannah Zinn

Leanna Moore is a 29 year old woman with spinal muscular atrophy who doesn’t let her disability limit what she can accomplish. She works at a donut shop that hires individuals with disabilities. However, Leanna has a side that you would never guess from the ordering window.

Murmurs in the Wood by Grace Richards

Jane Cherry is an artist living on the shore of Lake Norman. Traveling by paddle board, she combs the water for inspiration, finding unexpected beauty washed up on the banks.

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man in front of his barber shop

Deep Cuts by Jing Chen

Tim Head is a barber at Floyd’s Downtown Barber Shop following a family lineage. Tim reflects on fatherhood and family in the community he continues to build up.

The Catfish Whisperer by Emma Denman

Bill Ward is a catfishing guide on Lake Norman. When unexpected twists redefine his fishing experience, he proves that sometimes the real catch isn’t what you expect.

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girl climbing a rock wall

Do it Differently by Andrew Bounds

Anna Devries (div-rees) is a para-climber that competes at a world class level. She shares her story and gives a glimpse into the incredible mindset that makes her a successful athlete and cherished member of the climbing community.

Where Meaning Blooms by Maggie McIntyre

Johnson Greenhouses is a family-run florist in downtown Statesville that sheds a light on the people that “bring out the beauty of life.”

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Warning Signs by Pasquale Hinrichs

Lori is a widely known local activist trying to raise awareness about the presence of toxic coal ash in the areas surrounding Lake Norman. What many people don’t know, is how she came to be this way.

lightbox for a video story titled

Donuts & Bolts by Hannah Zinn

Leanna Moore is a 29 year old woman with spinal muscular atrophy who doesn’t let her disability limit what she can accomplish. She works at a donut shop that hires individuals with disabilities. However, Leanna has a side that you would never guess from the ordering window.

woman carving wood

Murmurs in the Wood by Grace Richards

Jane Cherry is an artist living on the shore of Lake Norman. Traveling by paddle board, she combs the water for inspiration, finding unexpected beauty washed up on the banks.

man in front of his barber shop

Deep Cuts by Jing Chen

Tim Head is a barber at Floyd’s Downtown Barber Shop following a family lineage. Tim reflects on fatherhood and family in the community he continues to build up.

man steering a fishing boat lightbox

The Catfish Whisperer by Emma Denman

Bill Ward is a catfishing guide on Lake Norman. When unexpected twists redefine his fishing experience, he proves that sometimes the real catch isn’t what you expect.

girl climbing a rock wall

Do it Differently by Andrew Bounds

Anna Devries (div-rees) is a para-climber that competes at a world class level. She shares her story and gives a glimpse into the incredible mindset that makes her a successful athlete and cherished member of the climbing community.

people working in a flower shop

Where Meaning Blooms by Maggie McIntyre

Johnson Greenhouses is a family-run florist in downtown Statesville that sheds a light on the people that “bring out the beauty of life.”

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Warning Signs by Pasquale Hinrichs

Lori is a widely known local activist trying to raise awareness about the presence of toxic coal ash in the areas surrounding Lake Norman. What many people don’t know, is how she came to be this way.