About Strolling Firethorne

Strolling Firethorne is an independent neighborhood publication covering Firethorne, Marvin, and Waxhaw, North Carolina. We publish original reporting on local government, community life, dining, wellness, and the stories that make this corner of Union County home.

Our editorial team produces original content tailored for Firethorne residents — from Village of Marvin council coverage to restaurant reviews, school updates, and resident spotlights. We also digitize content from the monthly Stroll Firethorne print magazine, bringing those stories to a wider digital audience.

Our Team

Nell Thomas covers lifestyle, dining, wellness, and community features across Firethorne and the surrounding area.

Jack Beckett covers government, civic affairs, and development — with a focus on the Village of Marvin and Union County policy that affects daily life.

Ashley Grimm serves as contributing editor, bringing the monthly Stroll Firethorne print magazine content to the web.

Part of Mercury Local

Strolling Firethorne is published by Mercury Local, LLC under the editorial direction of Peter Cellino, Publisher. Articles are written, edited, and fact-checked under the editorial direction of Peter Cellino. Some bylines are pen names used by the editorial team.

Mercury Local operates a family of independent local publications including The Charlotte Mercury, Strolling Ballantyne, The Farmington Mercury, and Grand National Today.