Business
CPA Lesemann will be installed LKN Chamber chair
Star accountant Jay Lesemann, the incoming 2017 chairman of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, wants the 1,000-member chamber to be the most powerful resource for small business owners. “Having been in small business myself for 15-plus years, as well as the majority of my clients being small businesses owners, I want our chamber to […]
For the birds: $11.6 million facility planned for Raptor Center
Dec. 14. Following nearly a decade of discussion and visioning, the Carolina Raptor Center is partnering with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to create an $11.6 million Quest Adventure Center at the Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. The projected economic impact is $3.88 million a year. The state-of-the-art environmental education center will serve as the gateway […]
Former NC Gov. Jim Martin tells politicians a thing or two
By Dave Yochum. The 70th governor of North Carolina, a Republican, wowed Democrats and Republicans alike with his homespun but ultimately dead-on comments at a recent Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce lunch held in honor of political officials. “If I could do anything, it would be to bring the moderates into both parties,” said Jim Martin, […]
Shipping Christmas presents: You better watch out
Dec. 5. By Dave Vieser. When Tim Leonard shipped a laptop via UPS, it apparently went to the wrong address. Leonard says UPS never found it, and he’s out about $1,700. While UPS could not be reached for comment, it’s one example of what can go wrong during the Shipping Season—the weeks before Christmas. You […]
Revisions on open space and buffer zones on Town Board Monday meeting agenda
Dec. 5. By Dave Vieser. A revision to existing town law which will address the inadequacy of current standards to properly buffer and protect existing homeowners and provide desired open space is on the Cornelius Town Board agenda for Monday evening December 5. “In the past, many residents have been told a proposed development would have an opaque […]
17 Toys for Tots locations are open for business in Cornelius
More than a dozen Cornelius businesses—and dozens more around Lake Norman—are toy collection sites for Toys for Tots, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s annual drive for disadvantaged kids. To donate to Toys for Tots, bring a new, unwrapped toy to drop off to our Newsmakers Breakfast on December 16 or at any Toys for Tots […]
The heat will be on at Ada Jenkins
Dec. 1. By Dave Vieser. Central heat is coming back to the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson, thanks to a quick fundraising effort which brought in more than $10,000. Staff and volunteers have been using donated space heaters after a 1950s era boiler failed. “I’m happy to say that we met, even exceeded our goal,” said […]
Fresh Market getting total re-do
No, it’s not a delayed case of post-Thanksgiving exhaustion, but The Fresh Market on Torrence Chapel Road will be closed on Tuesday next week for a thorough makeover. It will reopen on Wednesday with a new look, more local foods and enhanced shopping experience. That means an emphasis on fresh fare, convenience and health and […]
Madalyn’s opens on Bailey Road
Nov. 21. Madalyn’s Coffee and Tea has opened at 9606 Bailey Road, near the 131 Main restaurant. The new facility, formerly occupied by Charlie’s LKN Coffeehouse, has the same “friendly aroma and smile” as the Kenton Place location, according to owner Lewis Jewett. “We have great-tasting freshly brewed Roman’s Roast coffee and brewed decaf roasted […]
Harvey’s owners lease former Peninsula China Bistro space
Nov. 10. By Dave Vieser. The owners of Harvey’s of Huntersville and the now-closed Harvey’s on Liverpool, have leased the former Peninsula Bistro space in the Jetton Cove Shopping Center, just across from Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails. Harvey’s owner Charlie Dyer has been a supporter of a wide variety of non-profits and community service organizations […]
