Cornelius denies Hyundai expansion
Posted at 1:33pm on May. 8, 2013
Cornelius denies Hyundai expansion
Youth wakeboard day camps start in June in Cornelius
Posted at 10:38am on May. 2, 2013
IcyWakes Surf Shop in Cornelius has scheduled a series of four- and five-day youth wakeboard camps in June and July, offering instruction for beginning to advanced wakeboarders.
14-year-old is coxswain for Charlotte’s largest youth rowing team
Posted at 7:41pm on May. 4, 2013
To some, 14-year-old Jenna McGrath of Tega Cay may look out of place shouting orders to college-bound athletic specimens. But to Jenna, her coach and teammates in Charlotte Youth Rowing, perhaps the best youth rowing club in the Carolinas, she’s a fish in water.
Huntersville will select consultant for planned downtown Growers’ Market
Posted at 11:37am on May. 1, 2013
Huntersville is scheduled to select a consulting firm on May 10 to help design its proposed downtown Growers’ Market and provide related construction documents.
Sailors Jones, Anderson win divisions
Posted at 3:59pm on Apr. 25, 2013
B.J. Jones and Will Anderson won their respective divisions during the annual 150 Bridge sailboat race April 13 on Lake Norman.
Improvements will begin this week at key Lake Norman intersection
Posted at 2:23pm on Apr. 23, 2013
Morrison Plantation Parkway in Mooresville will be down to one lane in each direction in construction area as turn lanes are added.
Retail news around Laek Norman
Posted at 10:26pm on Apr. 22, 2013
George Pappas’ Victory Lanes: The Mooresville bowling center recently started a program called, “Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Bowling,” which will provide thousands of dollars of free bowling and shoe rentals to local students each summer, general manager Paul Kreins announced. The center will provide an identification card to every student in Lake Norman area schools entitling each to one free game of bowling per day every day from May through August. Bowling shoes are included. The students also will be invited to special group activities conducted by local police and fire departments and an end-of-season bowling bash. Details: Paul Kreins, 704-664-2695, paulkreins@aol.com.
Community news around Lake Norman
Posted at 9:53am on Apr. 23, 2013
Dale Earnhardt Day: April 29, Dale Earnhardt Inc., 1675 Coddle Creek Highway, Mooresville. Annual tradition this year will include the grand opening of the “Being Dale Earnhardt” exhibit.www.daleearnhardtinc.com.
Pro wakeboard tour coming to Lake Norman
Posted at 2:40pm on Apr. 18, 2013
Event on the lake’s west side near Mooresville May 30-June 1 will be one of eight events on the King of Wake/Pro Wakeboard Tour.
Davidson tennis director recognized nationally for coaching skill at River Run
Posted at 1:20pm on Apr. 23, 2013
George Husk named The Human Performance Institute’s Mental Toughness Coach of the Year.
Pro wakeboard tour coming to Lake Norman
Posted at 2:40pm on Apr. 18, 2013
Event on the lake’s west side near Mooresville May 30-June 1 will be one of eight events on the King of Wake/Pro Wakeboard Tour.
Chad learned – the hard way – to appreciate every moment of life
Posted at 10:08am on Apr. 17, 2013
It would be great if we could all live with that sort of moment-to-moment awareness and gratitude. People who’ve come close to dying – like my cousin, Chad – will tell you they have a heightened appreciation for life.
Visit Lake Norman has all the info visitors need
Posted at 2:26pm on Apr. 15, 2013
I felt very guilty this past week, because I went to a place in Cornelius that I should have been visiting several times a month.
Lake Norman to get ‘stopgap’ order of weed-eating sterile grass carp coming
Posted at 9:57am on Apr. 9, 2013
The Lake Norman Marine Commission will get to restock later this year with 300 fish to control hydrilla, but that’s far short of the 1,200 it had received annually until it got none last year.
Irish stepdancing takes Cornelius student to Boston
Posted at 9:26am on Apr. 10, 2013
15-year-old has done Irish stepdancing since first grade; now she’s rated at the highest level.
Statesville truck stop hearing resumes April 11
Posted at 12:12pm on Apr. 4, 2013
Officials from Statesville and Love’s Travel Stops are expected to testify 2 p.m. April 11 as the city’s Board of Adjustment reconvenes a hearing to decide whether to allow a proposed Love’s Travel Stop and Country Store on Highway 64 at the Old Mocksville Road exit of Interstate 40.
The Cub Scouting experience: I want my spoon
Posted at 1:45pm on Mar. 28, 2013
Becoming a Scouting parent means committing the entire family to kitchen duty, cleanup crew, all kinds of meetings, fundraisers ; and like Amway pots, the values are for life.
Vessel safety checks coming this month at Lake Norman-area marinas
Posted at 10:14am on Mar. 26, 2013
Yacht clubs at Lake Norman are gearing up for the sailing season; first races are this weekend.
Cornelius expects spending cuts next fiscal year
Posted at 9:29am on Mar. 27, 2013
Spending should drop from $19.2 million for fiscal 2013 to $18.5 million for fiscal 2014, which starts July 1.
Environmental scientist to discuss habitat gardening at Lake Norman
Posted at 12:33pm on Mar. 21, 2013
Educator with degrees in biology, environmental science, science education will tell how to use plants native to the Lake Norman area
Community news
Posted at 12:35pm on Mar. 22, 2013
Energy-efficient lighting: Mooresville will pay Duke Energy Carolinas up to $130,000, plus tax, for energy-efficiency lighting improvements at the Charles Mack Citizen Center, War Memorial Building, Town Hall and library. Duke will provide a $15,400 rebate through its Smart Saver incentives program. Town staff will shift money in the town’s existing revenue budget to pay for the project.
Cornelius Arts Project moving its office, freeing Arts Center space
Posted at 4:34pm on Mar. 20, 2013
Town leaders plan to offer more and diverse programs and art instructors, hires new manager and curator for Cornelius Arts Center.
Duke Energy begins inspecting LKN structures
Posted at 9:51am on Mar. 14, 2013
Duke Energy has begun inspecting docks and piers along the Catawba and Lincoln County side of Lake Norman as part of a program by the energy company along the entire Catawba-Wateree chain of rivers and lakes.
My kind of cool may be dated
Posted at 12:51pm on Mar. 15, 2013
Rink hasn’t changed, but skate night brings out awkward parents
There are many ways to anchor your boat
Posted at 10:30am on Mar. 14, 2013
The fishing world, like everything else, has changed considerably over the years.
Cornelius ALS widow supports golf fundraiser
Posted at 12:45pm on Mar. 13, 2013
Event raises money for Joe Martin ALS Foundation
Road widening coming with Sam’s Club
Posted at 4:27pm on Mar. 5, 2013
The Sam’s Club that plans to open in Mooresville by year’s end will usher in major road improvements to the intersection of N.C. 150, Ervin Road and Morrison Plantation Parkway, town and state officials said.
Lake Norman Kiwanis, Harvey’s in Cornelius partner on college scholarships
Posted at 10:00am on Mar. 6, 2013
Cornelius groups plan dinner March 14 to raise money for awards
Town hosts March courses
Posted at 10:05am on Mar. 6, 2013
Huntersville Parks and Recreation announces these programs and courses.
Indulging in hair-salon make-believe
Posted at 4:57pm on Mar. 7, 2013
I was reading “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” to the kids the other night when we came across a bit of a gender stereotype:
Program puts women on path to employment
Posted at 4:58pm on Mar. 6, 2013
When Denver resident Amy Gordon’s youngest child started school in the summer of 2011, she found herself with time on her hands, which led to her decision to become involved in volunteer work.
Iredell coalition using World Kidney Day to raise awareness about disease
Posted at 3:58pm on Feb. 28, 2013
Iredell County’s Kidney Coalition celebrating World Kidney Day March 14, plans Kidney Walk April 14.
Fishing with Capt. Gus: Fishing is great in early March on Lake Norman
Posted at 11:12am on Feb. 27, 2013
Another spring fishing season is upon us, and fishing is great.
Truck-stop opponents appeal ruling this week
Posted at 1:28am on Mar. 3, 2013
Residents fighting a proposed 24-hour Love’s Travel Stop & Country Store at the Old Mocksville Road exit of Interstate 40 will take their case March 5 to the Statesville Board of Adjustment.
Retail news
Posted at 3:58pm on Feb. 26, 2013
Mastery Tutors: Mastery Tutors In-Home Tutoring, which started in the Lake Norman area five years ago, now has more than 10,000 tutors in five metro areas and has begun to franchise, general manager Barry Duckworth said.
Community news
Posted at 3:55pm on Feb. 26, 2013
Summer Camps: Registration is under way for Davidson’s summer camps, including Spybotics, Capture the Flag, All Sports Camp, American Girl Fashion Fun!, Preschool Recreation – Princess, Radical Racecars and Buggin Out. Register at http://townofdavidson.recdesk.com/recdeskportal or call 704-892-3349.
Lake Norman: Marine commission may hear rental boat regulation recommendations soon
Posted at 11:24am on Feb. 20, 2013
Some movement may be coming toward regulating the owners and operators of rental boats on Lake Norman.
Lake Norman State Park reports increase in visitors for 2012
Posted at 4:33pm on Feb. 14, 2013
Lake Norman State Park reported an increase in attendance for the 2012 season, according to statistics on the state’s parks and recreation areas recently released by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
