Thomas Leon Deaton died peacefully at home holding his wife’s hand on Saturday, June 8, the

Ridgely W. Vane, III "Rick", 62, of Huntersville, NC passed away May 28 at Carolinas Medical

Carol Ann Fleming, 53, of Huntersville, died 

Clark Donnell Goodrum, 77 of  Albemarle, NC formerly of Cornelius, NC died Tuesday, May 14,

James Ozias Ropp, 70, of Cornelius, NC, died Saturday, May 11^th at the

Beverly Cross Bradford, 86, of Huntersville passed away peacefully Wednesday, May

Theresa Nancy Nogay, 87, of Highland Creek in Charlotte, NC, died May 6th. Funeral services

Sofia Elizabeth Tabaka Komarnycky, 86, of Cornelius, NC died Tuesday, May 7th at Novant Health

Thomas Carden Ball, 51, of Huntersville, NC died Monday, May 6th at Hunter Village Nursing

Mrs. Caldwell of Huntersville, N.C., died on April 27, 2013 at her home.  She was 87 years

Willa Eller Hurt, 71, of Cornelius, died April 24, 2013 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House.

Robert Wayne (Bob) DeWald, 62, of Cornelius, died April 23, 2013 at his home. He was born on

John Thomas “Tommy” Hager, 68, of Huntersville, NC passed away Tuesday April 23, 2013 at his

Richard “Rick” F. Taylor, 46, of Huntersville, died April 23, 2013 at Novant Medical Center

The Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau has released the 2013-2014 Destination

April 16 - Altered will be on display at the Cornelius Arts Center from April 22to

Daniel Edward McConnell, 57, of Davidson, NC passed away Sunday April 14, 2013. Daniel was

Susie Steen Wooten of Cornelius, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on

William Francis “Bill” Dixon, 81, of Cornelius, died April 11, 2013 at the Levine &

Jodie L. Swift-Christian, 51, of Huntersville, NC passed away Wednesday April 3, 2013.  Jodie

(April 10) North Mecklenburg Senior Center Director Joanne Ahern announced that the 7th annual

Thomas Earl Taylor, 64, of Cornelius passed away Saturday April 6, 2013 at Presbyterian

Tommie Ann Mundy Bost, 71, of Cornelius, died peacefully April 7, 2013 at the Huntersville

Patricia Gunter Whitman, 53, of Cornelius passed away on April 5, 2013. She was born on

Robbie Avery Rowell, 89, of Huntersville, died April 7, 2013 at Olde Knox Commons.  She was

Cleveland William Cox, 88, of Charlotte, NC died peacefully at his residence Wednesday, March

Howard R. Jones, 87, of The Pines at Davidson, died March 19, 2013 at The Pines. He was born

Geraldine Ann "Geri" Cyr, 70, of Huntersville, died March 20, 2013 at Presbyterian

(March 13) The April Town of Cornelius Planning Board meeting has been moved to Tuesday, April

Anthony “Tony” Manganiello, 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife

Len (Pudge) Chandler, 79, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday March 10, 2013 at

Ralph Otis Williams, age 94, of Cornelius, NC, passed away March 4 at the Haven Nursing Home

Lukas Michael Robbins, infant Child of Jason Michael Robbins and Lacy Elizabeth Price of

Mrs. Annie Ruth Jones Turner, 79, of Denver, NC died March 4 at

(March 5) Some 2,000 exhibitors and guests will attend the The Lake Norman Chamber Business

(March 4) Mary Langhorne of MGL Financial LLC will be holding an income tax workshop at the

Bryant Edward "Eddie" McGee of Huntersville, passed March 1, 2013 at his home. He was a 1974

Mrs. Sarah Louise Tanner Burnette, 80, of Huntersville, NC died Thursday February 28, 2013 at

(Feb. 25) On Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Cornelius Police Department will

James Galen Ackeret, 69, of Huntersville, NC died Tuesday February 5, 2013 at Levine Dickson

(Feb. 6) The Lake Norman Women’s Conference 2013 will be held on Feb. 7^th. Walk-up

The first-ever conference for women in Lake Norman is this Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Hendrick

George Duke Deaton, 103, was born on December 5, 1909 in Mecklenburg County to James Duke and

Miss Maggie Grace Moore, infant daughter of Matthew Alan Moore and Lisa Anne

Richard Jones Stilwell Sr., 83, of Huntersville, NC passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.

The Rotary Club of north Mecklenburg's annual Pancake Breakfast and Talent Show will be

Mr. Gary Alan Painter, 76, of Huntersville, NC died Friday January 11, 2013 at Levine Dickson

The North Carolina Community Sailing and Rowing (NCCSR) organization needs five to six

Mrs. Selma Gamble Cooke, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, sister

Davidson Community Players announces open auditions for its production of the Tony

Lucille Virginia Walker Skagenberg of Huntersville, NC passed away January 16, 2013 at

(Jan.17) Celebrate Valentine's Day by sharing the love with a member of the Lake Norman

Mildred Turnbull

Willis Reid Rhodes, age 80, of Mooresville, NC passed away peacefully on January 15, 2013

Sirens located around McGuire Nuclear Station near Huntersville will be tested Wednesday, Jan.

Jenny Jones is switching gears. The stay-at-home mom is opening the new Hot Head Burritos, a

Anna Marie Shelander, 19, of Denver, NC died December 23, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Winston

Timothy Lee Piercy, 56, of Davidson, died December 22, 2012 at his home. He was born on March

Dec. 17:

Dec. 17:

Dan Montgomery,

Dec. 17 Members of the Cornelius

Dec. 17 Jeff

Dec. 13 Historic Rural Hill opens its 20th anniversary celebration by hosting a ribbon cutting

(From left) Nolan Groulx, a sixth-grader at Davidson Day; Storm Monroe, a sixth-grader at East

Dec. 12 The town of Cornelius' monthly meetings of its architectural review board and

Left@25, the North Mecklenburg Community Chorus' jazz ensemble, will hold a free Christmas

Dec. 12 The Birkdale

Pedestrians will get a leg up on walking around Cornelius come Jan. 1 when 4,000 feet of new

The non-profit Community Arts Project in Cornelius is looking for volunteers with experience

The Lake Norman Women's Conference

James "Jim" Malcolm Beazley, 67, of Huntersville, NC passed away Monday December 3, 2012 at

Mrs. Edith Ann Tobia Castricone, 88, of Huntersville, NC died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at

By Dave Yochum

Cornelius’

On paper, Gilda Bedenbaugh may sound small — she stands 5 foot five inches and weighs only 128

The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus will hold a series of Christmas-themed concerts in the

Arthur M. Bailey, 81, of Cornelius, died Nov. 30, 2012, at Carolinas Medical Center. He was

By Dave Yochum

Nov. 29 A new Senior Fit Club for adults 55 and up will run for six weeks

Nov. 28 There will be a community meeting on Nov. 29 at Town Hall regarding the residential

"MusicalMinds Night" is 4-9 pm Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Tenders Fresh Foods Restaurant. Ten

Nov. 27 A community meeting on the proposed Hopper Communities/David Weekley Homes development

Pelican’s Patio Bar and Grille on W. Catawba Ave. has closed in the wake of a vandalism

Community Nativity Festival, Dec. 6-8 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The community is

Nov. 16 The Cornelius Police Department will give the Life Saving Award to Officer Sheppard

Nov. 16 John Bradford, a member of the Cornelius Board of Commissioners, was named the most

Kathryn Troutman Caldwell, 94, of Boiling Springs Lake, NC passed away peacefully on Friday

Cornelius' first town-wide exhibit of contemporary photos, "Cornelius

The concert features New York City based pianist, and Wisconsin native,

Case Warnemunde is an

Nov. 7 Voter turnout yesterday in Cornelius was strong, and several local politicians have

The Rotary Club of Troutman will be hosting the 4th annual “all you can eat” Pancake Breakfast

These corporations have resistered with the N.C.

These corporations have resistered with the N.C.

Tropicana Sports Bar, 19732 West Catawba Ave., Cornelius will host their first wing cook-off

On Saturday Nov. 17, Gwen Campbell, Aglow’s State Prayer Coordinator for North Carolina, will

Mr. Thomas M. Surratt, 83, passed away peacefully at

These property transactions were recorded by the

These property transactions were recorded by the

A second round of

Nov. 6 The Cornelius

Join the Town of Cornelius and the American Legion Post 86 at the Cornelius Veteran's Monument

Everyone is entitled to his or her

John Nelson McGhee, 61, of Cornelius, died Nov. 1, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital. He was born

The North Mecklenburg Senior Center will hold a special brunch in honor of veterans 9-11

Helen Christine Tomrop Linn, 89, of Cowans Ford Community of Stanley passed away peacefully on

Mrs. Susan Diane Boyd Hyman, 66 of Mooresville, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday Oct. 30,

Robert W. Sims, 89, of Cornelius passed away peacefully on October 26, 2012. Born December 22,

The 18^th

The monthly meeting of the Alexandriana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is

The annual Mt. Zion United Methodist Church BBQ is Saturday, Nov. 3 from 11 am to 6 pm.

Oct. 24 The EnergyExplorium and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host Growing Up

By Tara E.

Tastes of Habitat is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Charles

"There are three bonds on the ballot this election for residents of Huntersville: One called

Ollie James (Jim) Hinchey, 68, of Cornelius died Oct. 20, 2012. 

Daphna Jean Lemmond Malone of

Oct. 19 Aquesta Bank has apparently pulled off a turn-around, reporting its second consecutive

Oct. 18 The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce saluted the men and women who protect the families

Oct. 19 David Marsh, head coach for  SwimMac as well as the former swimming coach at the

This bright orange mushroom looks like a member of the the aptly named Jack-O'-Lantern

The highly promoted Auto Country Club in Huntersville appears to have run into a ditch, not

John Donnellan, 82, of Cornelius passed away Oct. 16, 2012 at The Serenity House. He was born

Oct. 23 The BusinessToday Top Women in Business Champagne Reception and Awards are Oct. 25

The Greater Charlotte Fine Art Festival will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday Oct. 27 and 11 am

The Community Arts Project will hold their "Captoberfest" fundraiser 7-10 pm Wednesday, Oct.

Lots of winners,

The Nook, located at 19621 W. Catawba Ave., is hosting a Fall Harvest Festival 10 am to 2 pm

Cornelius Police have arrested John Eric Stamey in connection with

Just because the environment is getting short shrift this election

Marie B. Sloat  DiBella, 87, of Cornelius, NC passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at her

Oct. 5 Former Minnesota First Lady Mary Pawlenty was a guest at the North Mecklenburg

Oct. 5 Mecklenburg County has allocated $430,000 in its 2014 budget for swimming at Ramsey

Oct. 4 The skyline of southern Iredell County may change dramatically next year.  Langtree at

Captain Kevin Black has been promoted to Major in the Cornelius

Terry Dean “Dink” Washam, 58, of Cornelius, died Oct. 3, 2012. He was born on November 22,

Three

Oct. 4 The McGuire Nuclear Station sirens will be tested Wednesday, Oct. 10 at approximately

Michael “Lil Mike” Allen Zeigler, 23, of Huntersville died Wednesday Oct. 3, 2012

Oct. 3 The 6th Annual LungStrong event is a 15K/5K run/walk that brings together lung cancer

Oct. 3 A six-week class for special needs children ages 4-8 years old will be held on the

Mr. Jimmy Carroll Bumgarner Sr., 67 of Cornelius died Monday Oct. 1, 2012 at

Oct. 3 Autumn Care Cornelius will be a reality in the fall of 2013.  Next Wednesday, a ground

The 'Tawba

Oct. 2 The 39^th Annual Carolina BalloonFest will be held at the Statesville

Oct. 2 A manor-like home on Lake Norman in Denver has been purchased by an undisclosed buyer

Oct. 2 Roxy’s Coffee and Wine has closed in Oakhurst after being in business less than six

The

The Cornelius Youth Orchestras is holding auditions for the 2012-13 concert season Oct., 9,

The 12th Annual All American Dog Show will return on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at

The Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission invites you to participate in a guided walking

Bethel Presbyterian Church is selling BBQ today from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.  Proceeds benefit

The Rotary Club of Lake Norman’s 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Oct. 1 will benefit Our

This Saturday evening at 7 p.m., Community in Christ Lutheran Church will host “The Joy of

N.C. Speaker of the House Thom Tillis will appear at a GOP fundraiser Oct. 6 at Michael

The Community in Christ Lutheran Church Blessing of the Pets Thursday Oct. 4 is an annual

Touch A Truck to benefit the charity Addi’s Cure will be held at The Palace at Kenton Place,

Nicholas Edward Pierce, 21, of Charlotte died Wednesday Sept. 19, 2012 at his residence.  Born

John Van Rensalier, 65, of Charlotte, died Sept. 23, 2012 at CMC-Pineville.  He was born in

Sept. 18 Police matters took center stage at Monday’s Board of Commissioners

Mr. Ray Allen Ballard, 71 of Davidson died Sept. 14, 2012 at Levine Dickson

Sept. 17 Greek native Harry Arsi, 31, has been busy remodeling restaurant space in the

These property transactions were recorded by the

Sept. 13 It looks like the Lake Norman Transportation Commission is still giving the green

Sept. 12 The Peoples Bank branch in Oakhurst will host a BBQ lunch 11 am to 1:30 pm Sept. 21

A record number of women — 21 in all — have been nominated for BusinessToday's eighth annual

Sept. 11 Unintentional poisoning from prescription medications

Sept. 11 Harvey’s Bar & Grill has officially opened on Liverpool Parkway in the old RJ

Sept. 10 Seventeen people have signed up for Our Towns Habitat for Humanity’s Biggest Cheese

Robert (Bob) Alan Cashner, 66, of Charlotte died Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Levine & Dickson

Mrs. Diane D’Adamo Tuffy, 56, of Cornelius passed away Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 at

Sept. 19 The chief executive officers of three of the Lake Norman region’s economic

The first concert of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church's 2012/2013 Cornelius Concert Series

Registration forms for the third annual Live Awesome Flag Football Tournament are

The Town of Cornelius PARC Department is looking for vendors to participate in the 12th Annual

Sept. 5 Amid all the debate around precisely how to widen I-77 from Huntersville up to Lake

Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave., will host free music and serve BBQ plates

Homesley & Wingo Law Group in Mooresville is hosting their 12th annual Blues and Burritos

Our Towns Habitat for Humanity Mooresville ReStore will host a new Cabinet Truckload Sale on

The Labor Day holiday has moved the Cornelius Town commissioner meeting to Tuesday, Sept. 4. 

Aug. 31 The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus is looking for new members. Rehearsals are on

Corbett Efird “C.E.” Holt, 89, of Cornelius, went home to be with his Lord Aug. 29, 2012 at

On Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 1

RL West moving headquarters from Ohio to

Thomas Wayne Martin, 77, of Cornelius died August 25, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital in

Home Helpers, a franchise specializing in in-home care for seniors, new mothers, and others

The Smithville Community Coalition monthly meeting will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at  Union Bethel

JV Washam teachers got iPads at their staff meeting last Friday right before the beginning of

The Bin, a non-profit that provides home goods and appliances to families that need a helping

Cornelius residents are invited to help the Cornelius Police Department fill a patrol car with

The Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg will hold its 23rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Carol Jane Murphy Stewart, 75 of Cornelius, N.C., formerly of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.,

Mr. Douglas Larry Boone, 66, of Davidson, N.C. formerly of Charlotte, N.C. died Thursday

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will discuss a resolution to oppose the Charlotte

Marvin Jack Marohn, 88, of Mooresville died peacefully on July 28, 2012 at

August 3 River Run will host the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Tournament on

An architect by trade, Cornelius Town Commissioner Chuck Travis is familiar with careful

These corporations have resistered with the N.C.

Jetton Village will be full of vendors, music, prizes, and people on Aug. 7.  The Cornelius

Cornelius-Lemley Fire and Rescue is trying to knock down negative publicity after photos were

Huntersville officials came out in force for Cornelius Today’s Newsmakers Breakfast at The

Cornelius Presbyterian Church is gearing up for September.  For two consecutive weekends, they

August 4, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.: North Mecklenburg Victory Office Grand Opening and Super Saturday

July 29 Thanks to support from the business community as well as individual contributors, Big

Janet Gregory Shue, 70, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2012, after a long, brave battle

Our Towns Habitat for Humanity will host a Repair Information Session on Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. for

The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department, in partnership with Carolyn

A daring daytime burglar struck at least two homes in the neighborhood of Belle Isle and

Lewis (Wes) Deaton

Rockwell Lewis Deaton, Jr. of Davidson died on

Mr. Wayne Herman Torrence, 87 of Concord, N.C. formerly of Cornelius, N.C. died Wednesday July

Do you have a property revaluation horror story?

Tax activist Bob Deaton might. 

The Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular July 26, 2012 meeting at

John Gale Maston, 60 of Huntersville, NC entered into eternal peace on the morning of Tuesday,

More than 13 food trucks will be on site from 5 p.m. until 9

Mrs. Ona Johnston Holbrook, 87, of Huntersville, NC died Sunday July 22, 2012 at Presbyterian

July 20 Aquesta Bank has scored a big win after disappointing results stemming from the

Mrs. Dorothy “Dottie” Auten Sloop, 59, of Stanley, N.C. died Thursday July 19, 2012 at Robin

Mr. Manfred Jurgen Werner Deicke, 74, of Charlotte, N.C. died Thursday July 19, 2012 at his

Can't escape to the beach? Your coastal cravings will be satisfied as you enjoy the sounds of

N.C. House Speaker and Peninsula resident Thom Tillis will speak at the Dilworth Neighborhood

July 17 Jeff Tarte, the mayor of Cornelius, has won the run-off election for

July 17 The Cornelius Town Board of Commissioners voted in

July 9-15, 2012 as reported by the Cornelius Police Department.

The Town of Cornelius is working with NCDOT and bicyclists to

July 19, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Ice cream social and summer games in preparation for the upcoming

Voter turnout is typically low in run-off elections and the final contest between Jeff Tarte

Cornelius Planning Board veteran Brian Simmons is expected to be appointed chairman of the

Jeff Tarte and John Aneralla are in the final stretch of a

Alton's Kitchen &

A landmark home on Lake Norman has sold for $1.65 million after being listed at $1.875 million

World War II veteran Robert Sims, 89, has been gardening all of his life. This year, his

Mr. Steven “Sport” Eugene Youngblood, Jr., age 38, of Huntersville, N.C. died

Habitat for Humanity will host a Repair Information Session for people that own their own home

July 2-8, 2012 as reported by the Cornelius Police Department.

June 25-July 2, 2012 as reported by the Cornelius Police Department.

June 19-24, 2012 as reported by the Cornelius Police Department.

Mrs. Linda Williams Sheets Bustard, 74, of Davidson, N.C. passed away early Tuesday morning

The town's Comprehensive Master Plan, a community-wide effort better known as Navigate

Bradford Park in Huntersville will be teeming with guests July 13-15.  Visit Lake Norman and

Mike Griffin, the chairman of the Lake Norman Region Economic Development Corp., will discuss

By Tara E. Moore

A new private school for kindergarten and first grade will open in the historic former Croft

Lt. Col. Paul Keith Mikeal, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., died heroically on July 1, 2012, while

July 19, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Grand opening reception for Cornelius Arts Center Students 

The town of Cornelius officially opened the Westmoreland Athletic Complex on Saturday with a

Close to $70,000 was raised for The Ada Jenkins Center at the Curry Celebrity Classic in

Mozelle (1922 - 2012) began living her new life on July  6, 2012.  She was reunited with her

The Cornelius PARC Department and Huntersville Parks and Recreation

By Tara E.

-  July 12, 6 p.m. – Habitat for Humanity will host a Repair Information Session for

July 7, 1 p.m. - Grand opening ceremony and activities for children at the complex located at

Rev. Dr. Mary John Dye will be installed later this month as the new senior pastor at Mt. Zion

Iredell county might vote on something.Iredell county might vote on something.Iredell county

July 3 – Lowe’s YMCA, Mooresville.  Free and open to the public, the celebration kicks off at

If Mayor Jeff Tarte wins the run-off election against Huntersville businessman and Republican

A grand opening celebration will be held for the Westmoreland Athletic Complex on July 7 at 1

July 3 The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for

Cornelius resident Alan Madsen will lead the Shriners parade in uptown Charlotte on July 4. 

Mrs. Mary Alice Bass, 74 of Cornelius, NC died unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep Sunday

The Lake Norman Excursion, a 5K and bicycle community fundraiser benefiting the American Red

Cornelius is cupcake crazy! For a town that is about 8.7 square miles, there are four bakeries

July 2 Sirens located around McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested on July

These property transactions were recorded by the

These corporations have resistered with the N.C.

July 2 The first $500 Rotary Interact Club Leadership Scholarship was awarded to Hough High

Big Day at the Lake has three goals: Provide a day of fun on Lake Norman for kids in Big

Eighteen-year-old identical twins and Cornelius residents Tirion and Haley Sheafor do most

June 29 More photos are coming from residents who spotted the Cornelius

Former Cornelius Commissioner Jim Bensman is planning a move — out of Cornelius. Bensman, a

June 29 Republican candidate for N.C. Senate and Cornelius Mayor Jeff Tarte

James Eugene Rogers, 90, of Huntersville, NC pased away Thursday, June 21, 2012.  He was born

Gertrude Autry Stacks Curtis, 93, died June 27, 2011.

Gertrude’s life was always

Cameron Wade Shelton, 23, died June 22, 2012 in his home in Huntersville, North Carolina....

With 70 miles of waterfront, Cornelius has the largest share of the 520-mile Lake Norman

Cornelius attorney Cathy Bentz gave free estate planning advice yesterday at the Lake Norman

George Vinson was horrified when he saw a five inch red dart sticking out of the back of a

June 26 Temple Kol Tikvah of Lake Norman is the new name for the

Register online at

By Tara E.

Big Day at the Lake means deserving kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters will be converging on

July 1 - A 50 voice choir will delight crowds at 6 p.m. at Community in Christ Lutheran

By Tara E. Moore

Closing

Two different neighborhood groups are meeting tonight. The Smithville Community Association is

June 30 Symphony in the Park – Celebrate America! Gates open at 6 p.m. at

A new Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce website, created  by enCOMPASS Advertising Agency, was

The fight over the county property revaluation continues.

The two Republicans vying for a seat in the N.C. Senate aired their differences in an

June 21 Mubeen Khan Davis was arrested on Tuesday and charged with felony larceny.  On Monday,

N.C. Senate candidates Jeff Tarte and John Aneralla will go head-to-head in an old-fashioned

William Julius Shearer, 93