Contributing Editor, Strolling Firethorne
Ashley Grimm is the editor of Stroll Firethorne magazine and a contributing editor for Strolling Firethorne. She and Nathan Grimm produce the monthly print edition that lands in Firethorne mailboxes, and her publisher's notes and community features bring the warmth and familiarity of the print magazine to the web. She knows the residents, the businesses, and the rhythms of life in this community.
Stroll Firethorne contributing writer Lynn Hankins on her trip to Kenya with Zoe Empowers — a Raleigh-based three-year empowerment program that has served 231,415 orphans across 12 countries since…
May 2, 2026
Sarah Hutchings is the Charlotte branch manager of PRP Wine International — an in-home tasting company since 1989. She brings the wines to your living room, walks you through them, and leaves you…
May 2, 2026
Hemant Patel started Universal Stone in February 2003 with two employees. Twenty-three years later, the company runs a 35,000-square-foot slab warehouse plus a Ballantyne design center, holds…
May 2, 2026
Meredith Katibah was 11 and a self-proclaimed cat person when her family brought home a white Havanese puppy named Deacon.
May 2, 2026
Tanya and Logan Reiter both became dentists, met at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, opened practices a short drive from each other, and built a life at Country Club of the Carolinas…
May 2, 2026
Firethorne resident reporter Natalie Watterson, age 11, introduces her two cats — Logan the adventurous orange tabby and Archer the sneaky one — and shares their funniest moments, from the screen…
Apr 1, 2026
Gabby Starr of Transamerica Agency Network shares her three-point checklist for Firethorne families: get portable life insurance, have a will, and plan for long-term care.
Apr 1, 2026
Nineteen-year-old Paxton Abi-Nader, a Firethorne resident since the neighborhood's earliest days, completed Cakeable's vocational training program and landed his first job at Sweetwaters Cafe in…
Apr 1, 2026
REACH Fertility explains why seeing a fertility specialist early is one of the most empowering steps in the family-building journey — whether you're planning now, later or just starting to explore…
Apr 1, 2026
Nourish & Nurture Esthetics is a boutique facial studio in Ballantyne founded by Christine Meier, offering customized skincare services rooted in holistic health and hospitality-inspired care.
Apr 1, 2026
Thinking about south Charlotte? Here's how Firethorne, Ballantyne and Waxhaw compare on schools, commutes, dining, lifestyle, taxes and what makes each community unique.
Mar 27, 2026
Everything Firethorne residents need to know about neighboring Waxhaw — from the growing downtown and local dining scene to parks, events and what makes this Union County town a south Charlotte…
Mar 26, 2026
A neighborhood guide to the best restaurants near Firethorne — from Ballantyne favorites and Waxhaw gems to the go-to spots Firethorne families love most.
Mar 25, 2026
A parent's guide to Union County Public Schools serving Firethorne — from the Marvin Ridge cluster to nearby options in Weddington, school ratings, enrollment and what families need to know.
Mar 24, 2026
Everything Firethorne homeowners need to know about the FCCHOA — from dues and architectural standards to community management, the board and how to get involved.
Mar 23, 2026
A clear guide to how the Village of Marvin governs itself — from the Village Council and mayor to zoning decisions, town meetings and the issues shaping Firethorne's hometown.
Mar 22, 2026
A comprehensive guide to Firethorne Country Club — from the Tom Jackson championship golf course and junior Olympic pool to tennis, dining and the social calendar that makes the club the heart of the…
Mar 21, 2026
Everything you need to know about Firethorne — from HOA details and schools to dining, golf and daily life in one of south Charlotte's most sought-after communities.
Mar 20, 2026
Pediatric and Family Behavioral Health in south Charlotte now offers interventional psychiatry treatments including TMS and Spravato for patients who haven't responded to traditional antidepressants.
Mar 18, 2026
As remote closings become the norm, title theft is an emerging threat for Carolina homeowners. A local attorney explains how the scheme works and what property owners can do to protect themselves.
Mar 17, 2026
At 15 years young, Addy the English springer spaniel is proof that some dogs simply get better with time — logging daily mile-long walks through Firethorne and winning hearts along the way.
Mar 16, 2026
Paige and Jordan Ivey have built a life full of movement, music and laughter in Firethorne — raising three daughters, cruising the neighborhood by golf cart and rooting their family in faith and…
Mar 15, 2026
Firethorne bakery Sweet and Elegant Delights launched "My Heart Goes Out to You," a community initiative providing free heart-shaped cakes and $50 grocery gift cards to neighbors facing hardship.
Jan 21, 2026
From written agreements to new state laws, a local attorney outlines five legal resolutions that can protect and strengthen Carolina small businesses in the year ahead.
Jan 20, 2026
