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Boat Hosts needed for Big Day at the Lake XIV
Big Day at the Lake has blown through its financial goals for 2018—more than $113,000 will go directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters—but Boat Hosts are still needed to take at-risk kids from BBBS out on Lake Norman July 21 for Big Day at the Lake. The deadline to register as a Boat Host is […]
LKN Marine Commission stocking lake with sterile carp
May 14. By Dave Yochum. The world, according to sterile carp, is an aquatic environment with Hydrilla, and Lake Norman apparently has plenty. Look for a lot more fish—as in 10,200 more—in Lake Norman starting tomorrow, thanks to the Lake Norman Marine Commission. The fish, which will be placed in the lake at Blythe Landing starting […]
Hey pardner, let’s mosey over to Cowboy (spoken like John Wayne)
March 26. By Elisabeth Richardson. After making us wait for months, Cowboy Steak Chicken & Ribs officially opens today, offering a full menu featuring Rotisserie Chicken, Beef Brisket, Bone in Beef Rib, Filet Mignon, Smokey BLT Salad, Southwestern Chopped Salad and more. The menu centers on traditional steak and BBQ fare, often with a twist. […]
Stand Up Paddle Board Race returns May 5
Paddleboard entrepreneur Rob Bennett will hold the 7th Annual Stand Up Paddle Board Race and fundraiser May 5 at Port City Club in Cornelius. My Aloha Paddle & Surf, in partnership with Charlotte Cycleboats and the Southern Stoke Series, will host the event which will benefit six local charities and one International foundation. The events […]
Pike piques interest of job seekers; job fair Friday
There are at least a half-dozen jobs open at the newest location of one of the nation’s largest independent garden retailers. Pike Nursery says it thrives on selection and service—in spite of having both Lowe’s and Home Depot less than a mile away. There will be a job fair on Friday at the new store, located at 18234 […]
Will gorgeous lakefront home be a tear-down?
Feb. 9. By Dave Yochum. A well-appointed lakefront home on 1.25 acres of property on Lola Circle has sold for $1.85 million after being listed at $2.2 million by David Dunn of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in Jetton Village. It sold for $517 a square foot, most likely a record for a Cornelius property. The property, which […]
Knox: ‘Regionalism’ is how our area succeeds
By Kate Stevens. The future of Davidson lies in collaboration and team work with other north Mecklenburg towns and the city of Charlotte, said Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox. “Regionalism is going to be very important for how our area survives and succeeds,” said Knox. “Those relationships have to be built up and that’s going to […]
United Way: Volunteers contribute 1,508 hours in 4 days
Sept. 21. United Way of Central Carolinas brought together 377 Mooresville/Lake Norman-area residents to serve their neighbors from Wednesday to Saturday last week for the sixth annual Days of Caring. United Way’s celebration of service has grown considerably since 2012, when it was a single-day event, thanks to widespread community interest and key sponsors who […]
On the waterfront: Lake levels higher than last year
By Dave Vieser. What a difference a year can make. That’s certainly true when it comes to Lake Norman this summer. It’s the amount of precipitation our area has experienced which has made the difference. WeatherUnderground says we are more than five inches above average for rainfall through Aug. 6. You can see it in lake levels. […]
Ramsey Creek Beach opens Saturday
May 16. By Dave Yochum. On Monday night, Mecklenburg County Park Director Jim Garges let the Town Board know there are 50 new parking spaces, new signs and surveillance cameras wired directly to the Police Station as well as a variety of new procedures at Ramsey Creek Park. Whether Nantz Road residents will be happy […]
