WAXHAW – Henn Automotive has been serving the community for 20 years, and owner Mike Henn has no intention of slowing down. Mike Henn credits his company's longevity to being able to fix cars the … [Read more...]
Resourcefulness among event planner’s strengths
Being displaced from a job can discourage some people, but it didn't intimidate Indian Trail resident Dianne Walker. By the time Walker lost her job as a pharmaceutical representative for Merck and … [Read more...]
Monroe Middle students honor classmate at 5K
MONROE – About 150 students from Monroe Middle School ran at the fifth annual Follow Your Heart 5K on March 30 in honor of 13-year-old classmate Carlos Rodriguez. Rodriguez's family reported him … [Read more...]
Retired nurse receives gift of hearing
MATTHEWS – Yvonne King was living with only one hearing aid for about a year and is losing her hearing in both ears. On top of that, the hearing aid she had wasn't working well, but she couldn't … [Read more...]
Cosmetology program offers diploma, license
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...]