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Boat Hosts needed for Year 20 of Big Day at the Lake

June 3. The 20th annual Big Day at the Lake on July 20 needs Boat Hosts. More than 100 Bigs and Littles are coming to the lake that morning. Big Day at the Lake is all about providing a day of fun for at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. Children meet […]

Boat safety center to be dedicated, opened May 18

May 14. The Cornelius Police Department will host a dedication and launch for the Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center on Saturday, May 18. The Boating Safety Center comes in response to lake drownings in recent years and honors Officer Joshua Murray‘s legacy. The event is 10 am Saturday, May 18, at the […]

The Charlotte Dragon Boat and Asian Festivals at Ramsey Park in Cornelius. Photo by Jon Strayhorn | ASC

Weekender May 9-12: Dragon Boat Race and Asian Festival, Concert on the Green and more

Thursday, May 9 LangTree Live 6:30 – 9 pm | May 9. The Hwy, a high-energy Americana/Indie Rock Band. No outside coolers. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, May 10 Dustbowl Revival 7 pm doors, 8 pm show | May 10. Dustbowl Revival has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American […]

Wearing a PDF is one of the best safety. measures, but not hte only one. Photo \ NC Wildlife Commission

Designated drivers are important on boats; more safety tips

May 24. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, SC Department of Natural Resources, NC Highway Patrol and Mothers Against Drunk Driving will kick off the annual “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive”campaign with community events and safety check points throughout the state in advance of and on Memorial Day weekend. The multi-agency […]

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Sign up now for boat safety classes

March 1. North Carolina requires anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988 to take and pass a Boater Safety Class in order to operate any motorized vessel on North Carolina waters. That includes personal watercraft like Jet Skis and Waverunners used on Lake Norman. Flotilla 26-04 of the Coast Guard Auxiliary has scheduled boating safety classes  […]

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Boating safety classes required for operators 35 and younger

Jan. 20. North Carolina requires anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988 to take and pass a Boater Safety Class in order to operate any motorized vessel on North Carolina waters. That includes personal watercraft like Jet Skis and Waverunners used on Lake Norman. Flotilla 26-04 of the Coast Guard Auxiliary has scheduled boating safety classes  […]

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It’s time to navigate a safer, fun time on Lake Norman

Jan. 11. By TL Bernthal. Lake lovers and leaders are charting a course to a different — and safer —boating season on Lake Norman in 2023. About 120 participants from 80 organizations came together recently to help change the culture around Lake Norman recreational safety. Mike Hauser, executive director of the non-profit Calvin Newman Youth […]

The parade starts this Saturday at Blythe Landing in Cornelius.

4th Annual Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade is tomorrow

Dec. 16.  The parade starts Saturday, Dec. 17 at  5:30 pm at Blythe Landing in Cornelius. Cornelius Police Chief Kevin Black will kick things off as master of ceremonies. Parking is available; find your way to the shore to get a better view. Volunteers will be onsite to help guide you and collect unwrapped toys […]

A Lighted Boat Parade will be held Dec. 17.

Weekly calendar Dec. 12-18: Lighted boat parade, Advent services, Organ at Davidson and more

Calendar Sponsors Dec. 12 Advent Contemplative Practice 7-7:45 pm | Dec. 12. Come for a time of sacred practice. You may bring a candle/s to light. Zoom link; meeting ID: 775 653 882. Organ at Davidson  7:30 pm | Dec. 12. Charles Frost, long-time Presbyterian organist, presents a night of Advent and Christmas music on organ. […]

State agency officials urge safe waterfowl hunting

Nov. 16. As duck hunting season ramps up across the state, officials with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission urge waterfowl hunters to practice safety and to share best practices with someone new to the sport, especially when hunting from a vessel. The Wildlife Commission reported that of the 23 people who died boating on North […]