By Elizabeth Rogers (first published in The Lincoln Times-News under my maiden name, Heffner, in 2014) For the past 30 years, Nick and Judy Komas have served as the owners of House of Trophies and Engraving, Inc., located at 118 East Main Street in Lincolnton, NC. "For a long time, I did almost everything," Nick Komas said. "But as the business grew, Judy joined in with the awards. For the past seven or eight years, she's handled the awards and trophies, and I've handled plaq

Photo credits: Jaclyn Anthony (Lincoln Times-News photojournalist) By: Elizabeth Rogers (Note: This was published originally by The Lincoln-Times News in December 2014 under my maiden name, Heffner). Lincolnton city manager Jeff Emory approved a 1 percent cost-of-living raise for himself and all other city employees in May. In December, City Council members told him he had to give his back. Emory, the city’s top administrator, is employed under a contract approved by the City

By Elizabeth Rogers (Note: This was originally published by The Lincoln Times-News in 2014 under my maiden name, Heffner) On a northern Lincoln County farm off Maiden Highway, Harbin Haynes began a business endeavor that continues to thrive a century later. “He started his own business— horse and wagon – in 1914,” grandson and Paul’s Distributing Company manager Paul Haynes said. “He milked his cows and carried his cans of cream, and his neighboring friends that farmed –

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By Elizabeth Rogers (first published by The Lincoln Times-News in 2014 under maiden name) Located in a nondescript building at the entrance of the Smithstone residential subdivision in Denver, NC, one firm is having a global impact. The Treadstone Group, Inc., founded in 2002 by its president, Ross Bulla, is a global security risk mitigation and investigations firm specializing in intellectual property investigations and acquisitions, global security risk mitigation, litigati

By Elizabeth Rogers (first published by The Lincoln-Times News in 2014 under maiden name) The recent opening of a Lincolnton farm-to-table restaurant is making a significant economic impact on several farmers throughout Lincoln County and the surrounding area. Harvest Moon Grille, located at 331 East Main Street, officially opened its doors to the public on Aug. 7. The restaurant commits to “sharing the freshest seasonal ingredients from our own (farm) as well as those from o

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By Elizabeth Rogers (first published on JELD-WEN's website in February 2020 under maiden name) Note: All photos are by Kayla McKenzie Photography High Desert Butterfly is a two-level residence located in Bend, Oregon. Sitting at the forest’s edge with a stunning view of the Cascades, the home incorporates passive solar design and biophilic design principles, which promote positive interactions between people and nature, encouraging an expanded sense of relationship and respon

By Elizabeth Rogers (first published by Primoprint in 2017 under maiden name) After reflecting on your community's current political landscape and your abilities, you have decided to run for office. You're ready to make a major contribution to strengthen and improve your community. To win local elections, it's imperative to have a strong campaign strategy and the essential materials to get the word out. The success of any campaign begins with capturing potential voters with y

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By Elizabeth Rogers (first published in 2017 under maiden name for Primoprint) Despite the popularity of today’s Internet-driven marketing tools such as social media, search engine marketing, and commercial email, EDDM® marketing remains to be an affordable and cost-effective technique available to businesses. According to the 2015 USPS® Household Study, 81% of the recipients read or scan their mail daily. Because your postcard goes into the homes and hands of the campaign’s

By Elizabeth Rogers (first published under maiden name in 2019) No door makes an impression as inviting as a wood door. It can create a style or a mood, offer privacy or even sanctuary; it is a direct reflection of your taste and personal preferences. And whether you’re looking for solid wood panels or ornate decorative glass, JELD-WEN offers the choices that let you create a look that is uniquely yours. Savor the sense of warmth and artistry a wood door brings to any home, w

By Elizabeth Rogers (first published in 2017 by Primoprint under maiden name) We demand a lot from logos. Logos have to be simple yet convey the brand’s ethos, so they resonate with consumers. In addition to being timeless and distinct, they must remain modern and follow contemporary graphic design. Here are three of the most famous rebrands from 2016. Simplification: Mastercard One big trend this year is logo simplification. Pressure from social media, current design prefere

By Elizabeth Rogers (first published in 2017 by Printsocial under maiden name) Hope Haven, Inc. is working together with Printsocial as part of our Print with Purpose program. This means you can now donate 5% of your order to this life-changing organization at checkout. Here at Printsocial, we believe it’s important to share these stories so that others can learn more about their causes and the impact they have on our community. Located on North Tryon Street, The Villages of

I'm a writer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. For the past 14 years, I have worked in UX writing, content design and strategy, journalism, and content marketing roles. In addition, I have spent several years coaching and tutoring middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate degree students. My education I graduated from Queens University of Charlotte with a B.A. in Communication with minors in journalism and Spanish. In 2019, I returned to Queens and compl