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Drowning victim who jumped from a sailboat Saturday identified
Aug. 12. The drowning victim in Lake Norman off Belle Isle on Saturday has been identified as Duane Andrew Strong. North Carolina Wildlife reports that he jumped from a moving sailboat to swim. He was not wearing a life jacket. At approximately 10:21 am on Saturday, a 911 call was placed on a drowning that […]
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A Newsmakers Breakfast featuring two entrepreneurs–Robin Salzman and John Bradford–takes place Thursday April 24 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. Salzman was the long-time co-owner of Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership. She is the co-founder of The Serve Pickleball & Kitchen, a unique concept in sports/food/entertanment that will open off Chartown Drive later this […]
March 28. The Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center, located at Blythe Landing, is inviting the community to a fundraising event on April 6, from 2 PM to 6 PM at Boatyard. This event aims to expand the center’s reach and continue providing free, high-quality boating safety education to the public. Dedicated to […]
March 27. By Dave Vieser. Boaters are hopeful the Lake Norman Marine Commission’s (LNMC) new Boat Rental Regulations have improved safety on the lake. There was one fatality in 2024 related to an unlicensed boat rental company. Why it matters Lake Norman, the largest lake in North Carolina, saw 28 boating-related deaths between 2012 and […]
Thursday, March 27 A.J. Ghent & His Singing Guitar 7 pm | March 27. Viral influencer, singer, songwriter, and slide guitarist AJ Ghent is captivating audiences nationwide with his live performances, showcasing the therapeutic power of his “Singing Guitar.” By creating soundscapes that deeply resonate with listeners, Ghent is redefining the concert experience, transforming each […]
March 26. By Dave Vieser. It’s taken years of headaches, but finally a left-turn lane for eastbound traffic has been created at the Westmoreland Road/Highway 21 intersection. Motorists can thank Atrium Hospital for getting the added lane done, along with a complete resurfacing of the intersection, and the addition of new traffic signals. The resurfacing […]
March 26. Get ready for some spring fun with an egg hunt in your yard, family campout, cardboard boat regatta or a Hop into Spring. Registration required for some activities. Egg My Yard! Get into the holiday spirit with a special surprise visit. Choose between 25 or 50 candy- and toy-filled eggs hidden in your […]
March 25. Seaboy Restaurant and Bar opens tomorrow on North Main in Cornelius, focusing on “good food, community and sustainability.” The cozy—and hip at the same time—eatery is in the former DanielSan space at 20822 North Main. There are 10 tables in the dining room, with more seating on the patio. Owner Jonathan Cox, the […]
March 25. Power went out around 8:15 am for about 1,600 Duke Energy customers in areas on either side of Jetton Road, inbound from West Catawba. Power was restored shortly after 3 pm. The original estimated time of restoration was 11:15 am and then it was revised to 5:30 pm. The cause of the outage […]
