Mike & Kris Viruso of HarborHippos on Family Fun Baseball in Lake Norman

by Dani Tubio | Jun 20, 2026 | Good Morning LKN Guests

Mike and Kris Viruso, co-owners of the Lake Norman Harbor Hippos, joined Good Morning LKN to share how the team is creating more than just baseball games—they’re building community experiences for families across Lake Norman. From live music at the new Sandbar...

Windy Daniels of Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center on Wildlife Rescue

by Dani Tubio | Jun 20, 2026 | Good Morning LKN Guests

Windy Daniels, Development Coordinator for the Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center, joined Good Morning LKN to discuss the organization’s mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned native North Carolina wildlife. From baby possums...

Owen Jensen Jr. of The Serve on Pickleball’s Growing Popularity

by Dani Tubio | Jun 20, 2026 | Good Morning LKN Guests

Owen Jensen Jr., pickleball instructor and coach at The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen, joined Good Morning LKN to talk about the explosive growth of pickleball and why players of all ages are picking up a paddle. From coaching beginners and junior players to competing in...

Susan Doggett of Special Olympics NC on Inclusion Through Sports

by Dani Tubio | Jun 20, 2026 | Good Morning LKN Guests

Susan Doggett, Senior Vice President of Development for Special Olympics North Carolina, joined Good Morning LKN to discuss how the organization is creating opportunities for more than 53,000 athletes and unified partners across all 100 North Carolina counties. From...

Katie Stankiewicz of Healing with Horses on Veteran Wellness

by Dani Tubio | Jun 19, 2026 | Good Morning LKN Guests

Katie Stankiewicz of Healing with Horses and Willow Equine joined Good Morning LKN to discuss the powerful role equine-assisted therapy plays in supporting veterans, first responders, and their families. Through the nonprofit Healing with Horses, participants can...