Friday, April 3, 2026
Marvin/Waxhaw, NC|

Strolling Firethorne

Our Staff

The reporters, writers, and contributors who cover Marvin/Waxhaw, NC.

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Ashley GrimmContributing Editor, Strolling Firethorne

Publisher's notes, community features, resident spotlights, and print-to-digital content

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.

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Jack BeckettGovernment & Civic Reporter, Strolling Firethorne

Covers Village of Marvin, Union County government, development, and zoning

Jack Beckett covers government and civic affairs for the Firethorne and Marvin area — Village of Marvin council meetings, Union County decisions, zoning battles, and the development pipeline reshaping this part of south Charlotte. He reads the agendas, attends the meetings, and writes for residents who want to know what their local government is actually doing.

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Nell ThomasCommunity & Lifestyle Writer, Strolling Firethorne

Covers community, lifestyle, dining, and wellness for the Firethorne and Marvin area

Nell Thomas covers community life, dining, wellness, and lifestyle across the Firethorne, Marvin, and Waxhaw area. She writes from the perspective of someone who knows what makes this part of south Charlotte different — the quieter pace, the estate living, the country club culture, and the growing dining scene in nearby Waxhaw. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not press releases.

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