MONROE – Unlike Frenchy from “Grease,” students enrolled in the cosmetology program at Walter Bickett Education Center don’t have to choose between high school or “beauty school.” They can do … [Read more...]
Program allows horses to help with inner healing
MONROE – Janie Smith has always had a passion for horses. Smith left corporate America to study how horses can positively influence people who want to gain better communication skills. After … [Read more...]
A Hidden Treasure is Monroe’s secret time machine
MONROE – A Hidden Treasure offers rare and classic items worth thousands but sold for hundreds or less. For nearly 19 years, the store has greeted guests with smiles, care and a welcome bell. The … [Read more...]
Couple brings smiles to Waxhaw
WAXHAW – While visiting the Dominican Republic, Leon and Olya Banchik saw North Carolina from a plane ride and fell for the greenery and nature the state had to offer. The Banchiks realized they … [Read more...]
Kensington students ring in Chinese New Year with festival
WAXHAW – Kensington Elementary kicked off the Year of the Pig on Feb. 9 by having a Chinese New Year celebration sponsored by the school's Mandarin Immersion Parent Committee. Parents were thrilled … [Read more...]
Book delves into a therapist’s mind
MATTHEWS – Joy Robbins has operated a private mental health practice, Creative Counseling and Consulting LLC, for nearly 12 years in Indian Trail and Matthews. Throughout her career, the Waxhaw … [Read more...]
Neighbors aren’t celebrating this wedding proposal
MONROE – A wedding venue proposed for five acres off Weddington Road has some neighbors worried about traffic, noise and the serving of beer and wine to guests. Emil and Cornelia Popa, of Matthews, … [Read more...]
Party store backed by experienced retailer
INDIAN TRAIL – Elicia and Daniel Durst always wanted to start their own business, but they waited for the right opportunity to present itself. They opened Party Starters on Dec. 1, 2018, in Union … [Read more...]