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Just three seasons ago, the Lake Norman wrestling program was struggling to stay alive. The Wildcats had only 22 students in the program and had managed only 11 wins in the program's first four years of existence.

Cabarrus County

Ray Taylor isn't much for snakes and poison ivy.

The Start Smart basketball program is for children 3 to 5 years old, and parents and children work together to develop skills for organized basketball.

Eric Robinson wants to be a therapist or a counselor. Until he starts his chosen career, however, the 25-year-old graduate of UNC Charlotte, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in cognitive science, has been spending a lot of his time hanging out with famous people.

While the Hickory Ridge girls' basketball team was preparing for its inaugural team camp during summer 2007, Akysia Resper had other plans. The rising sophomore, who led the Ragin' Bulls in every major statistical category in their first season, had already committed to play in a tournament with her AAU team.

As you thumb through the 2009 calendar, take a moment to envision opportunities to enrich your life and the lives of others. Opportunities abound.

A rezoning request from Crescent Resources to allow construction of 74 “luxury custom homes” near Morrison Farm Road was unanimously approved by the Troutman Board of Aldermen after a public hearing at its December meeting.

With this economy, so many people are looking for ways to save money.

One of the things I absolutely love about writing this column is that I get to meet and talk with so many interesting and wonderful people.