Vanessa Infanzon

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First-generation farmers promote fresh food

The 2017 U.S. Department of Agriculture census counted about 46,000 farms in North Carolina, of which about 75% are not owned by families with long-term access to land and equipment. PHOTO: Devin McAllister

Charlotte photographer uses walking tours to foster community at The Light Factory

Charlotte native Carey King uses photography as a form of therapy. When faced with adversity, he’s turned to photographing everyday things.

PHOTO: Sir Will

Charlotte music therapy patients connect with feelings through songs and instruments

It isn’t unusual for Joan Kleinmann to ask group members in her music therapy sessions to rewrite lyrics or share a meaningful song. She’s a board certified music therapist with HopeWay, a nonprofit mental health treatment facility in Charlotte.

A Charlotte singer-songwriter’s company empowers and develops business-savvy artists

Charlotte-based singer-songwriter Arsena Schroeder didn’t think her career path included music until she was a freshman at Pfeiffer University. A classmate who’d heard her sing asked Schroeder to help write and record a duet on a mixed tape. PHOTO: Andrea Orr

Managing Children’s Behavior

When Bea Moise and her husband, Rubin, moved from Orlando to Charlotte in 2008, they discovered Rea Road as they searched for a place to live. They didn’t know exactly where they were or even how to pronounce the street’s name, but they fell in love with the Ballantyne area and set down roots. PHOTO: Jessica Gaddy @shrimpandgrisettes

Women in recovery find creativity and healing in a Charlotte author’s class

Dove’s Nest resident Sabrina Jones wrote “live by faith not by fear” in response to her teacher’s writing prompt. Dove’s Nest is part of Charlotte Rescue Mission, a nonprofit organization for addiction recovery.