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Sunday is the last day to pre-order BBQ

Oct. 13. Orders are being taken for bulk barbecue and coleslaw to be picked up Saturday, Nov. 5  at the annual Mt. Zion UMC Barbecue. BBQ by the pound is $12 and coleslaw by the pint is $5. Click here to order by Sunday, Oct. 16. You can also use the link to order a […]

Chamber candidate forum Oct. 12 at Town Hall

Oct. 12. The Lake Norman Chamber will host a candidate forum for NC House District 98, Mecklenburg County District 1 and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) District 1 on Oct. 12 at Town Hall. The forum, which will be held in the Community Room from 7 pm to 9 pm, will be moderated by Paul Cameron, […]

Sign up to donate blood Oct. 16

Oct. 11. Donate blood on the Big Red Bus at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 8 am to 1:15 pm Sunday, Oct. 16 As a thank you, all blood donors will receive a $20 e-gift card and a OneBlood Cancer Awareness t-shirt and socks. To schedule your appointment, click here. Plus, all donors will receive […]

Water drive for Jackson, Miss. concludes with luncheon Wednesday

Oct. 12. Today is the last day to donate water for Torrence Chapel AME Zion’s water drive to support residents of Jackson, Miss. Rev. Kinston Jones, pastor of Torrence Chapel, says the ministry launched a water drive last month to fill a 48-foot trailer after speaking to Jackson’s mayor after learning that one of his […]

Candidates forum tonight for county commissioners, School District 1

Oct. 10. Unity in Community, along with a number of local organizations, will hold its second of three North Mecklenburg Community and Candidates Racial Equity Forums tonight. Monday, Oct. 10 | 6:30-8:30 pm Where: David B. Waymer Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville In person or Zoom (Register here for Oct 10 event) Candidates for: Mecklenburg […]

Candidate forum tonight

Oct. 6. Unity in Community, along with a number of local organizations, will hold three North Mecklenburg Community and Candidates Racial Equity Forums in October. Thursday, Oct. 6 | 6:30-8:30 pm Where: Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave, Cornelius In person or Zoom (Register here for tonight’s event) Candidates for: NC Senate District 41, NC […]

LKN Humane seeks donation to help animals caught in wake of Ian

Oct. 6. As Florida begins the recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, help is still needed on the ground. Gulf Coast Humane Society in Fort Myers is among the animal welfare organizations that were impacted by the storm, having sustained major structural damage. Thanks to Lake Norman Transportation, the Lake Norman Humane Society is […]

David Childers will perform at HEARTS

HEARTS event at Cedar Grove features local music, local food discussion

Oct. 3. What did harvest and harvest time mean to the people in our region throughout the ages? Find out at the the Oct. 15 HEARTS event at historic Cedar Grove and Hugh Torance House and Store on Gilead Road. The theme is “Harvest.” Ashli Quesinberry Stokes, PhD will explore local foodways and traditions from […]

National Coming Out Day postponed

Sept. 28. [UPDATED] LKN FAQ has postponed National Coming Out Day planned for Saturday on the  Davidson Village Green due to Tropical Storm Ian. Lake Norman Families Allies Queers is an evolving community project dedicated to creating safe spaces for LGBTQIA. “We will celebrate those that are seeking to come out and those that have […]

Davidson Cornelius Child Development breakfast is Oct. 7

Last chance to RSVP for Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center breakfast

Sept. 28. Today is the last day to RSVP for the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center’s annual fundraising breakfast next Friday Oct. 7. It’s held at the Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House, 218 Concord Road every year. It’s a sweet, community-based event. To RSVP, click here; to donate, click here. The school was founded in […]