News
Conservative think tank pans Red Line
Posted at 5:06pm on Feb. 8, 2012
A representative from a national conservative think tank is panning the proposed $452 million Red Line Regional Rail project, calling it "an expensive, risky project that is likely to produce few benefits for anyone other than the contractors who build it."
The Point, Trump will talk again
Posted at 6:42pm on Feb. 7, 2012
Leaders at The Point Lake and Golf Club and representatives from the Trump Organization will re-engage in discussions this week after a straw vote showed a large majority of members favor selling the private country club to the real estate mogul.
Bojangles coming to Troutman soon
Posted at 7:03pm on Feb. 7, 2012
At a meeting last August, when the Troutman Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the site plan for a new Bojangles eat-in/drive-through restaurant, Mayor Pro-tem Mike Spath said never had so many people come to him happy that a specific restaurant was coming to town.
It's a great time to thank volunteers
Posted at 6:43pm on Feb. 7, 2012
America has a long tradition of generosity - whether through monetary donations to a school or charity, providing free products, or time. Volunteerism is often overlooked but essential to making our society work.
Senior adapts to become Cougars' go-to player
Posted at 4:10pm on Feb. 10, 2012
Matthew Godley gave up on basketball for three years, looking to pursue a career in auto racing instead.
Born to be an artist, she's still busy at 60
Posted at 6:44pm on Feb. 7, 2012
Denver artist Ginny Boyd, 60, knew earlier than most folks what she wanted to do when she grew up.
A fitness challenge for a good cause
Posted at 6:45pm on Feb. 7, 2012
Thor Colberg recently made a promise to Lake Norman residents: Help me provide food for disadvantaged children, and I'll get you in the best shape of your life.
Lake Norman religion news
Posted at 6:45pm on Feb. 7, 2012
If you have news about your faith community, send announcements, press releases and photos to ebattenobserver@gmail.com.
Lake Norman school news
Posted at 6:46pm on Feb. 7, 2012
Send your school news to observerschoolnews@gmail.com and ginasmithschoolnews@yahoo.com.
