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Barefoot ski tournament on Lake Norman New Year’s Day
Jan. 3. Eleven-year old Logan Harrington of Davidson became the youngest competitor to win the Open Division of the Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge. At last year’s tournament he asked the tournament judge for permission to compete in the Men’s Division instead of the separate Junior’s division. Based on his skill level, the […]
EarthTalk: Is dish soap really that bad?
Dear EarthTalk: Are mainstream dish soaps really that bad for the planet? And if so, what are some greener alternatives? —P. McGrath, Boulder, CO Dec. 13. Popular dish soaps often claim to easily tackle grease, leave dishes sparkling clean and uphold commitments to sustainability and safety. But the promises are often misleading. These products may […]
Want to do something really cool on New Year’s Day?
Dec. 9. The 47th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge will be held Wednesday, Jan. 1, starting at noon. Hosted by the Carolina Show Ski Team, the tournament held at Lake Norman Marina combines barefoot skiing starts, tricks and endurance skills in one single ride—barefoot. About 25-30 “Footers” are expected to compete, coming […]
Lake Norman Marine Commission will meet Nov. 18
Nov. 6. The monthly meeting of the Lake Norman Marine Commission has been moved from Monday, Nov.11 to Monday, Nov. 18. The meeting begins at 7 pm at the Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 North Main St. in Mooresville.
Wastewater overflow in 16000 block/area of Jetton
Oct. 11. Charlotte Water is reporting a wastewater overflow in the 16000 area of Jetton Road due to a low pressure pipe leaking wastewater into Lake Norman. A pipe failure caused the overflow and an estimated 255 gallons (out of 510 gallons) reached Lake Norman Most homes along the lakes are served by low pressure […]
Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Norman
Oct. 9 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services staff has identified harmful algal blooms in lower Lake Norman. Swimmers and pets should avoid contact with the water in that area at this time. Storm Water Services staff will continue to monitor the blooms and provide any updates.
LKN ramps remain open to First Responders only
Oct. 4. Access to the lake via Duke Energy managed access areas and boat ramps remains closed to public use. Access areas should only be used by law enforcement, emergency and first responders. According to Police Chief David Baucom, first responders can access them but no one else due to storm-related concerns. “As conditions change […]
Be a Riverkeeper: LKN clean-up Oct. 5
Aug. 27. Catawba Riversweep—the annual Lake Norman clean-up day—is Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 am to noon. The Catawba Riversweep is one day a year when citizens from all over the Catawba-Wateree River Basin come together to clean up on the same day, launching from dozens of sites from Lake James to Lake Wateree. Organizers […]
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 […]
Big Day at the Lake: Year 20 in the books
Aug. 4. On Saturday July 20, more than 350 Bigs, Littles, Boat Hosts and volunteers gathered separately and together for Year 20 of Big Day at the Lake. Boat Hosts took the children and their mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Carolinas for a morning of swimming, boating and tubing on Lake Norman. The […]
