lake norman
Go jump in the lake, barefoot, on New Year’s Day
Jan. 4. Although choppy conditions affected performances, the 46th annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament wowed those who turned out on a sunny 50 degree day. The wide range of competitor’s ages and abilities made this year’s event particularly interesting. From five-year-old Lydia Harrington of Davidson to 81-year-olds (Ted Eisenstat and Fred Steinbaum, […]
Boat ramps reopening after drought-induced low lake levels
Dec. 28. For all you winter boaters, the ramps at Blythe Landing and Ramsey Creek Park have reopened. The lake level was back up—and above target—at about 97.5 feet this morning, well above Duke Energy’s target level of 96. Full pond—when the lake is at capacity—is 100 feet. Drought conditions have been responsible for low […]
Short-term rentals depend on where you are
Dec. 18. By Dave Vieser. Two years ago, there appeared to be significant support among members of the North Carolina General Assembly to adopt a new statewide law with regulations applying to short term rentals, such as those offered by Airbnb. The statewide laws would then be used instead of local laws adopted by towns […]
Go jump in the lake Jan. 1 with Carolina Show Ski Team
Dec. 14. The 46th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament will be held Monday, Jan. 1, at Lake Norman Marina and hosted by the Carolina Show Ski Team. Can you think of a cooler way to ring in the New Year? This is one of the longest running and most unique barefoot skiing […]
LKN Lighted Christmas Boat Parade is Saturday, Dec. 16
Dec. 9. The Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade will launch at 5:30 pm as planned on Dec. 16. Cornelius Police will help lead the parade—and keep it in deep water—with three major stops: Blythe Landing at 5:30 pm, then on to Ramsey Creek, continuing to the Peninsula Yacht Club and then Duke Energy Explorium […]
Davidson urges citizens practice water conservation
Nov. 8. The Town of Davidson is “strongly encouraging’ all residents to consider voluntary conservation activities in light of Stage 1 drought conditions which require the first phase of operational adjustments at Duke Energy’s hydroelectric facilities and Charlotte Water. Click here for water conservation tips from Charlotte Water. There is no rain expected until Friday […]
VLN photo contest captures beauty of Lake Norman
Nov. 2. We do live in a beautiful area, just take a look at the three winners of the Visit Lake Norman (VLN) “Capture Lake Norman” photo contest. Jeremy Wallace won first place with his aerial sunset photo. Dion White landed second place for his crane photo at Lake Norman State Park. Third place winner […]
Duke asks for water conservation as ‘low inflow protocol’ begins
Nov. 1. By Dave Yochum. Duke Energy says drought conditions have made it necessary to enter Stage 1 of “Low Inflow Protocol” (LIP) in the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, which includes Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake. As of today, Lake Norman is 2.4 feet below target level and .6 above minimum. As dry weather conditions […]
Lake levels: Low, low your boat
Oct. 17. By Dave Yochum. With Lake Norman down more than two-and-a-half feet below target levels, it’s best to be extra-careful out on the lake right now. “You need to be very cautious and some people may have issues getting their boat off the lift depending on depth at their slip,” says Jeff Junker, owner […]
Will new rental boat regulations make for a safer Lake Norman?
Oct. 13. By Dave Vieser. New regulations to control rental boat activity on Lake Norman will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.The new rules were driven by “an explosion” in rental activity over the past four years according to Kevin Frank, a member of the Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC). “The accident figures from […]
