Charlotte Magazine • February 12 2019

Life Lessons: Vic Howie, Founder of U.S. National Whitewater Center

It's been more than 18 years since Vic Howie, his belly full of red wine, grabbed a napkin and sketched what is now the U.S. National Whitewater Center. It was a doodle that launched a thousand rafts, leading to what Howie calls "one of the craziest start-ups in North Carolina, ever."

Charlotte Magazine • March 12 2019

What Happened With the Cross Charlotte Trail?

Article from Charlotte magazine discussing the disastrous budgeting shortfall that threw the XCLT trail project into disarray.

Charlotte Parent • June 12 2019

Charlotte’s Big League Sports Teams

A recap in Charlotte Parent magazine of the local professional sports teams and family-friendly perks to help you get the most for your money.

Lake Norman Currents • July 3 2019

The Great Dame of Danes

How Ruff Love’s Cinnamon Ellison finds the perfect fit for the biggest dogs.

Lake Norman Currents • December 1 2019

Fertile Ground

Why Hop & Vine's owner decided to take root in Davidson

Lake Norman Currents • March 3 2020

Explore With a Pour

With Lost Worlds Brewing, David Hamme wants to create a brewery that has the feel of "an explorers' club of yesteryear." Think globes, artifacts, maps with little flags stuck into them — the type of place where Indiana Jones and Marco Polo would tip a few back while listening to Hiram Brigham's tales of discovering Machu Picchu.

Lake Norman Currents • March 3 2020

Where the Hearth Is

How Barrel & Fork broke new ground in an old space.

Lake Norman Currents • June 3 2026

The Brotherhood of Fatherhood

Turns out, dads can drink beer AND do better.

Lake Norman Currents • June 3 2026

Roll Model

Fox Sports’ Kaitlyn Vincie talks about motherhood, her career, and how she keeps it all on track.

Lake Norman Currents • June 3 2026

Fertile Ground

Ashlock wants a trip to Hop & Vine to feel like visiting a friend — the neat one. The minimalist design would border on spartan if it weren't for the contrast of slate grays and light woods, which adds depth and warmth without any clutter.

Lake Norman Currents • June 3 2026

Go Nuts for Rene’s

The difference between Rene's Sweet Treats and other donuts you've tried is really highlighted by the shop's croissant donut, which isn't so much croissant or donut, but deep-fried sin that's cut in half and cream-stuffed.

Lake Norman Currents • June 3 2026

A New Home for a Lost Cajun

Authentic Cajun food. From a franchise. In Greenville, S.C. Steve Galloway was skeptical.

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

Getting a Taste for Mooresville

How Tasty Town USA’s time-tested approach brought a fresh concept to downtown Mooresville.

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

Well Crafted

2nd Friday Street Festival brings first-class cultural experience to downtown Cornelius.

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

Beer and Burpees

Sure, a toned stomach has plenty of other villains, but beer is the jiggly Joker to its Batman. It's been that way since fermentation was first wielded. Beer even has its own type of belly. Can high fructose corn syrup or polyunsaturated fats say that?

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

The Numbers Game

Mooresville resident's love for the game adds up to a shot with the Yankees.

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

All It’s Cracked Up to Be

Local restaurant owner takes a crack at new breakfast concept.

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

JollyRogerBrew's One-Man Crew

Better Tony Phillip sees big gains with his small-batch beers.

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

Bin Better

How The Hidden Bin pairs upscale drinking with down-home lake life.

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

Keeping Things Fresh

Sitting down and choosing a meal from Verde Mexican Nuevo Latin Fusion for the first time can feel a lot like going on a great first date: you may have a general idea of what to expect when you crack the menu, but it's the pleasant surprises along the way that make you want to see it again.

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

Off the Chain

How a local nonprofit is helping dog owners create better home environments for their pets.

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

Where Brews & Brains Meet

Trivia events offer local bars and participants a chance to shine on off nights.

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

The Boys of Summer (and Spring and Fall)

In what should come as a surprise to few, there are statewide rankings for 9-year-old baseball teams. Several, in fact. The Lookouts, thanks to their success so far in 2019, are ranked anywhere from No. 1 to fifth among those lists, a testament to the level of ball they're playing right now.

Lake Norman Currents • June 4 2026

What’s in a Name?

A chat with the Fittipaldi brothers as they steered into their famous lineage while starting careers of their own.