Birkdale Village
Police extradite suspect in Fink’s burglary
Oct. 11. Huntersville Police have nabbed a suspect in the late July jewelry burglary at Fink’s in Birkdale Village. The store was burglarized overnight, and multiple items were stolen. Detective Mitch Yates obtained warrants on the suspect, Derrick Lamar Brooks, 33, of Concord. He was arrested on Sept. 20 by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, […]
Jon Dressler, pleased with Birkdale Village, outlines changes coming with Fin & Fino
Aug. 23. By Dave Yochum. With 20 years in Birkdale Village under his belt, restaurateur Jon Dressler says he’s pleased with the direction the outdoor mall is taking and expects to reopen Dressler’s as Fin & Fino in February of 2024. Dressler’s, a mainstay of fine dining in Lake Norman, will close Sept. 23. “I […]
Don’t give up on the fountain at Birkdale Village
Aug. 1. Keep your fingers crossed: The fountain at Birkdale Village should be up and running again the week of Labor Day, according to a NAP spokeswoman. The fountain has been out of commission for months for repairs from damage that happened while the ice-skating rink was taken down. The ice-skating rink will return and […]
UPDATED: Let them eat cheesecake
July 26. Originally announced almost a year ago, thanks to a building permit, The Cheesecake Factory will open in Birkdale Village Tuesday Aug. 8. [Update] Permit issues have caused the postponement of the opening to Aug. 15. The Cheesecake Factory has hired nearly 300 staff members for the new location, according to a press release. […]
Townley Road work taking a little longer in Birkdale Village
Feb. 27. A part of Townley Road in Birkdale Village could be closed longer than the originally anticipated four or so weeks for water line construction. The Town of Huntersville announced that as part of the new Cheesecake Factory project in Birkdale Village, a portion of Townley Road could be closed for up to three […]
Letter to the editor: Getting it right in Birkdale Village
Feb. 7. North American Properties continues to pursue their ill-planned and redundant rezoning request for Birkdale Village. They are flying every conceivable combination of projects up the flagpole to see who will salute. Those of us who live EVERY DAY with the mess NAP and Tim Perry have made of this world-class multi-use development, know […]
Opinion: ‘What’s in the driver’s seat for Birkdale Village?’ (Feb 2 online)
Feb. 6. [Letter to the editor] North American Properties continues to pursue their ill-planned and redundant rezoning request for Birkdale Village. They are flying every conceivable combination of projects up the flagpole to see who will salute. Those of us who live EVERY DAY with the mess NAP and Tim Perry have made of this […]
Kilted Buffalo closing for renovations; reopens in March
Feb. 1. The Kilted Buffalo in Birkdale Village will close for a month, starting today for sidewalk and water main repairs. The unique sports pub-barber shop, which recently announced an agreement with village owners for a five-year lease extension, will re-open March 3 in time for March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day. The sidewalk in […]
Lane markings on Sam Furr in the slow lane for now
Dec. 9. By Dave Vieser. If you’re heading to Birkdale Village for holiday shopping take extra care on Sam Furr Road—the permanent lane markings are still missing. The heavily traveled thoroughfare was resurfaced from West Catawba to I-77 more than six weeks ago but the permanent lane markings were never installed. Only narrow temporary markings […]
Rezoning: Birkdale Village owners ask for delay
Nov. 15. By TL Bernthal. North American Properties, owners of Birkdale Village, are slowing down plans for what could be $250 million in new development. NAP walked back its application for a special-use permit and asked for a delay before bringing a rezoning request and related text amendment before the Huntersville Town Board. Birkdale Village, […]
