MAGAZINE

In the Kitchen: What’s For Dinner? Salad, Spicy Noodles and Ginger Lemon Chicken!

September 25, 2020

Salad, Spicy Noodles and Ginger Lemon Chicken! By Margi Kyle, The Designing Doctor, LLC Director of Non-Profits LKNConnect.com Founder of Little Smiles NC Major Chief Cook in our House! …

Relax: A Windy Day at Lake Norman State Park

September 22, 2020

Autumn is here Now that the weather is cooler, a visit to Lake Norman State Park is a treat. There are hiking trails and biking trails — all with lovely…

Adopt A Pet – Jake and Elwood

September 20, 2020

Looking for an awesome twosome? Meet the Blues Brothers! Elwood would love nothing more than to find a loving home with his best friend Jake! This odd couple is…

In the Kitchen: Easy Ratatouille — Enjoy Your End of Summer Bounty

September 18, 2020

Easy Ratatouille — Enjoy Your End of Summer Bounty This simple dish can be refrigerated and served chilled as a dip for delicious fun while watching football, served warm over…

All Around the Lake Community Citizenship Award: Wes Choplin – Choplin’s Steak and Seafood

September 17, 2020

All Around the Lake Community Citizenship Award is LKNConnect’s way of recognizing extraordinary citizens in the Lake Norman region each month. Margi Kyle, our director of non-profits, interviews Wes Choplin,…

Sweet ReMarks: Mon Petit Cheri! For the Love of Petit Fours

September 15, 2020

A first love Petit fours have been a love of mine since I first began my career in pastries. The classic iced petit four is what first caught my eye…

Adopt A Pet – Sweet Kia

September 14, 2020

Looking for a faithful sidekick? Look no further! Sweet Kia loves people and snuggling is her specialty. She is a low key gal that enjoys nothing more than spending time…

Remembrance: Lessons Learned at the War Memorial

September 13, 2020

This remembrance about the wisdom of our elders from Author Janice Luckey, seems particularly appropriate for today — National Grandparents Day (September 13th). Reach out to your grandparents or to…

Working Together in a Crisis: Remembering 9/11

September 11, 2020

19 Years It has been 19 years since that terrible day when terrorists flew two planes into the World Trade Center towers. For some of us, it seems like yesterday…

Lake Norman: Get to Know Our Non-Profits – An Interview with Deborah McKee from Make An Impact

September 10, 2020

Make An Impact was LKNConnect’s Outstanding Non-profit for June 2020. Click here to read the 4 article series on this important organization. —EH Stafford, Managing Editor Margi Kyle interviews…