lifestyle
Nala, the Bengal Earned at Swim Practice
On one grumpy walk to the pool, Rhys told his mom, "Well, I sure am earning that cat!"
Stroll Firethorne·Oct 18, 2026
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Family & Kids
Family activities, camps, youth sports, and programs near Firethorne. What to do with kids in the Marvin-Waxhaw area and beyond.
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Shealy Family Has Raised More Than $50,000 for Research
Samantha's diagnosis came in 2016 with no family history of the disease; since then the family has raised more than $50,000 for research.
Stroll Firethorne·Oct 17, 2026
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Trick or Treat in the Park Is Friday, October 23
The Village of Marvin's Trick or Treat in the Park is Friday, October 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Marvin Efird Park. The tree lighting follows at the same park on Saturday, December 5.
Stroll Firethorne·Oct 16, 2026
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Marvin Fall Calendar: Trick or Treat and Tree Lighting
Trick or Treat in the Park on Friday, October 23, and a tree lighting on Saturday, December 5, both at Marvin Efird Park. The Village of Marvin has not released full details for either yet.
Stroll Firethorne·Sep 19, 2026
government
UCPS 2026-27 Calendar: Key Dates for Firethorne Families
Firethorne is served by Union County Public Schools. Every remaining day off in 2026-27, the end of the first semester, report card dates and the last day of school, June 4.
Nell Thomas·Aug 25, 2026
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Happy One-Year Anniversary to Stroll Firethorne!
A Publishers' Note from Ashley and Nathan Grimm marking one year of Stroll Firethorne: back-to-school, gratitude for the small things, and thanks to the residents and partners who made the first year…
Stroll Firethorne·Aug 5, 2026
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The Barthel Family
Meet the Barthel family of Baltusrol Lane, who traded Sandy Hook, CT for Firethorne in 2016. Ron, Angela and their three sons on nine years of neighborhood friendships, a breast cancer journey, and…
Stroll Firethorne·Aug 1, 2026
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Young Men's Service League Marvin Logs 9,400-Plus Hours
The Marvin Chapter of the Young Men's Service League brings nearly 200 mothers and sons together to serve, logging more than 9,400 volunteer hours in barely two years across roughly 30 nonprofits.
Stroll Firethorne·Jul 1, 2026
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The Reiters: Two Dentists and a Boston Terrier Mix at CCC
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…
Ashley Grimm·May 2, 2026
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Logan and Archer: Two Cats and One Disputed Sleeping Spot
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 door…
Ashley Grimm·Apr 1, 2026
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Paxton Abi-Nader Lands His First Job at Sweetwaters Cafe
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…
Ashley Grimm·Apr 1, 2026
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Union County Schools Near Firethorne: Marvin Ridge and More
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.
Ashley Grimm·Mar 24, 2026
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Living in Firethorne: HOA, Schools, Dining and Golf
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.
Ashley Grimm·Mar 20, 2026
community
The Ivey Family of Firethorne
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…
Ashley Grimm·Mar 15, 2026