Rick Ruffin of The McIntosh Law Firm on Tax Law, Planning, and the 2025 Act
Attorney and CPA Rick Ruffin, the newest member of The McIntosh Law Firm, joined Good Morning LKN to share how his rare dual background strengthens the firm’s estate, business, and tax planning services. From navigating complex IRS issues to understanding the newly...
Christian Smith of Graystone Lodge on Ski Season, Holiday Events and Boone Travel
Christian Smith from Graystone Lodge joined us on Good Morning LKN to share what’s happening across Boone—from Sugar Mountain’s early opening on November 8 to the upcoming ski season at Beech and Appalachian Ski Resorts. He walked us through what travelers should pack...
Stephanie and Daniel of Horne Heating & Air Conditioning on HVAC Careers and Home Comfort
Stephanie Dehart and Daniel Marsh from Horne Heating & Air Conditioning joined us on Good Morning LKN to share how this company keeps Lake Norman homes warm, safe, and running efficiently as temperatures drop. Stephanie talked about the company’s growth since 2008...
Katie Stankiewicz on Soul to Sole’s Mission to Support Military Mental Health
Katie Stankiewicz of Soul to Sole joined us on Good Morning LKN for a special Veterans Day edition to share how her nonprofit is transforming military and first-responder mental health through equine-assisted counseling. With sessions held on a 60-acre farm, Katie’s...
Leah Gutierrez on 27 Years of Army Service and Supporting Veterans
Veteran Leah Gutierrez joined us on Good Morning LKN for a special Veterans Day edition to discuss her 27-year Army career, from cargo operations to military police, multiple deployments, and the challenges of transitioning out of service. Leah shares powerful...
Marlo Mikeal on Service, Sacrifice, and Life After the Air Force
Veteran Marlo Mikeal joined us on Good Morning LKN for a special Veterans Day edition to share her remarkable journey—from serving as an Air Force aircraft maintenance officer to navigating military family life, motherhood, loss, and ultimately rebuilding purpose...
John Fuller of Focus on the Family on Faith, Media, and Modern Family Life
John Fuller, co-host of Focus on the Family’s daily broadcast and Vice President of the Audio Team, joined Good Morning LKN to reflect on his four-decade journey in Christian media and the evolving role of faith-based storytelling in today’s world. From early days in...
Jean Hefner of Wilkes Literacy on Empowering Readers in Wilkes County
Jean Hefner, Executive Director of Wilkes Literacy, joined us on Good Morning LKN to share how her team is transforming lives through literacy—one learner at a time. From one-on-one tutoring for adults to summer reading camps for kids, Wilkes Literacy helps residents...
Kristi Alexander of Premier Management Company on HOA Support and Community Care
Kristi Alexander of Premier Management Company joined us on Good Morning LKN to talk about how they are bringing a people-first approach back to HOA management. With over 30 years of combined experience, their team focuses on transparent financial oversight, proactive...
Jason Drum of Drum Landscape Supply on Fall Color, Frost Prep and Winter Lawn Care
Jason Drum of Drum Landscape Supply joined us on Good Morning LKN to talk about how to maintain a healthy yard as temperatures drop and the first frost hits. Jason explained how to protect tender plants, when it’s still okay to seed and overseed, and how to create...