Littleton's Buddy Isles Jr. is a well-known commodity among local auto racing fans. He drove in his first dirt track race at age 15 before he even had a driver's license. Twenty years later, the Littleton native has notched approximately 150 wins.
Mark Mathews is a reporter based in Littleton, North Carolina. He covers local news and events for the Littleton Observer, as well as writing for the National Retail Federation. With a focus on community stories and retail industry trends, Mark's work has also been featured in publications such as The Epoch Times and Independent Messenger.