Real Estate

The Architects of the Gate City

Greensboro has always been known as the "Gate City," a hub of industry and transport. But if you peel back the layers of our red-brick facades and tree-lined avenues, you’ll find that the true gates were opened by women. From the denim empires that built our skyline to the quiet living rooms where the Civil Rights Movement found its voice, the history of Greensboro is a story of feminine grit, vision, and heart.To walk through Greensboro today is to walk in the footsteps of giants who didn’t...

Entertainment

Investing in Wonder: The Greensboro Science Center

Glenn Dobrogosz discusses his vision for building a scientific destination Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Greensboro Science Center When Glenn Dobrogosz arrived at the Greensboro Science Center (GSC) in 2004, it was a modest institution that welcomed fewer than 100,000 guests a year—and tourism was certainly not a defining force in Greensboro. As director, he had aspirations of taking a “sleepy facility” and turning it into something bigger. Glenn’s career had taken him to several...

Real Estate

Building Wealth, One Property at a Time

With second-generation leadership, Belvedere Properties helps clients manage, protect, and grow their real estate investments Article by Kari Smith Running a family business was always a conversation in Tyler Nosek’s household growing up. Born in Maryland and raised in Greensboro since he was six years old, Tyler is now the second generation at Belvedere Properties. His mother, Cathy, started the business and has well over 30 years of experience in real estate and property management. Tyler...

Health + Wellness

Fueling Your Future

Lauren Mardeusz, RD, LDN, and owner of Salt + Honey Nutrition, shares how everyday food choices compound into lifelong wellness Article by Kari Smith Why should we think of nutrition as a long-term investment? Nutrition influences nearly every system in the body. The food choices we make consistently over time shape inflammation levels, blood sugar regulation, nutrient stores, and gut health. These are foundational processes that determine how we feel in the present and how we function...

Beauty

Confidence Starts at the Surface

At Stay Forever Young Spa, Denise Garner builds customized skincare plans designed for lasting results Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield When our skin is healthy, we tend to carry ourselves differently. We look vibrant. We project more confidence. And we might enter a room with less worry about breakouts, sunspots, or fine lines. Our skin is a tangible reminder that how we care for ourselves matters. Investing in our skin is an investment in our appearance, but also in...

Home + Design

A Home That Feels Like You

Cierra Toland’s client-centered approach helps families fall in love with their homes again Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield Cierra Toland learned early on that creativity and confidence often come from being trusted to try. As a teenager, her family moved into a new home, where her mother—creative but not particularly interested in decorating—encouraged Cierra to make design decisions. New rugs, new spaces, and the freedom to help shape them left a lasting impression...

Local Services

Redefining Home in the Aging Journey

Q&A with Samantha Loy, Agency Owner of Always Best Care Article by Kari Smith What services does Always Best Care provide? We provide non-medical in-home care services including personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily living, as well as senior living placement services for families exploring other care options. What sets your company apart? What sets us apart is our holistic approach. We support families across the continuum of care, combine national standards with local...

Local Services

Holding Space for History

At Blandwood, Preservation Greensboro safeguards memories, meaning, and a sense of home Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield Among the busy downtown area stands a distinguished piece of architectural history. Perhaps you’ve noticed it, been curious about it, or even visited it. Nestled between W. McGee Street and W. Washington Street lies former NC Governor John Motley Morehead’s Italianate-style residence, the Blandwood Mansion and Carriage House, which dates back to the...

Shopping

The Extra Ingredient: A Trusted Source for Kitchen Essentials

Celebrating 40 years of a kitchen store built on local love Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield When Art Nading opened The Extra Ingredient on November 16, 1985, he was 30 years old and preparing to leave behind a corporate career he knew wasn’t his calling. Art always felt drawn to building something of his own, and his business-owner father and grandfather served as exceptional role models. While earning his MBA at Wake Forest University, Art often visited a small...

Style + Beauty

In Good Hands

At Cara Amici Salon, clients are truly seen and cared for Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield Hair is deeply personal. It’s one of the first things we see when we look at ourselves in the mirror, and it’s one of the most visible ways we present ourselves to the world. But our hair is more than just how we look; it’s how we treat and take care of ourselves. Few people know this better than Angela Besana. For nearly three decades, Angela has built her career on caring for...