Ed’s Tavern shifts to embrace the sports bar experience
by Georgia Hall | March 15, 2024
CORNELIUS – On a stormy Friday evening, battling howling gales, my friends and I braved the downpour to test out Cornelius’ newly revamped bar: Ed's Tavern. Formerly known as the...
Eye on Lake Norman: Local author’s guide aims to connect people with nature
March 14, 2024
DAVIDSON – A Davidson resident’s first book is ready to spring into the public discourse. Main Street Books will host the launch of Kathleen McIntyre’s The Nature Reset on Tuesday,...
Cooking for a cause: Rotary Club hosts annual fundraiser
by Matt Chapman | March 14, 2024
MOORESVILLE – After raising a record amount of money in support of area nonprofits last year, the Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club’s Lake Norman Men that Cook fundraiser returns this...
Growing cars and coffee group focused on community connections
by Donna Randazzo | March 15, 2024
Fast cars and hot coffee … two great American pastimes combine to make Saturday mornings in the Lake Norman area a destination for admirers, hobbyists and novices alike. On the...
Charitable brewery asks patrons to “Sip It Forward”
March 15, 2024
MOORESVILLE – Smiles are served all around at Hoptown Brewing. “Joy is the secret sauce to living,” explained Sandy Plemmons, who calls herself director of customer exBEERience for the brewery....
MSI Chamber honors local community, business leaders
March 14, 2024
MOORESVILLE – The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce held its annual Celebrate Business Meeting & Community Excellence Awards ceremony last week, honoring individuals and businesses who have made an impact...
Girl Scout earns Gold Award by developing STEM curriculum
March 14, 2024
DENVER – A Denver teen has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. Carly Roberts, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2307 in...
There’s a new social district in town: Lincolnton grants approval on trial basis
by Michelle T. Bernard | March 13, 2024
LINCOLNTON – After a heated public hearing on a social district being put in place in the City of Lincolnton on March 7, it was approved on a six-month probationary...
Special athletes given the advantage with new bocce courts
by Michelle T. Bernard | March 13, 2024
LINCOLNTON – It’s been a marathon effort, but Lincoln County Special Olympics athletes now have a bocce ball court to practice on. David Garmon, who grew up in Huntersville but...
Vikings stifle New Hanover to win state championship
by Matt Chapman | March 17, 2024
WINSTON-SALEM – A season that saw North Meck play a national schedule behind the star power of Duke-bound senior Isaiah Evans culminated with a 4A state championship Saturday night in...
BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Five area teams advance to fourth round
by Matt Chapman | March 6, 2024
LAKE NORMAN – With three rounds down and three rounds still to be played, several lake area teams remain alive in the state basketball playoffs. 4A Boys No....
Area teams show well in first round of basketball playoffs
by Matt Chapman | February 28, 2024
LAKE NORMAN – More than half of the 23 lake-area teams selected to participate in the state basketball playoffs emerged victorious in round one Tuesday night. Last-second shots, game-sealing blocks...
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Ed’s Tavern shifts to embrace the sports bar experience
by Georgia Hall | March 15, 2024
CORNELIUS – On a stormy Friday evening, battling howling gales, my friends and I braved the downpour to test out Cornelius’ newly revamped bar: Ed's Tavern. Formerly known as the...
Champion Tire & Wheel recognized with ‘Inspire our Future’ award
February 29, 2024
HUNTERSVILLE – The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has recognized Champion Tire and Wheel in Cornelius for their outstanding continuous support of education and workforce development with the “Inspire our...
Cornelius restaurateur uses culinary prowess to serve community
by Donna Randazzo | February 23, 2024
CORNELIUS – You can’t talk with Wes Choplin, owner of Choplin’s Restaurant, without immediately being drawn in by his humble and giving demeanor. Choplin has a long-standing reputation for his...
Charitable brewery asks patrons to “Sip It Forward”
March 15, 2024
MOORESVILLE – Smiles are served all around at Hoptown Brewing. “Joy is the secret sauce to living,” explained Sandy Plemmons, who calls herself director of customer exBEERience for the brewery....
MSI Chamber honors local community, business leaders
March 14, 2024
MOORESVILLE – The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce held its annual Celebrate Business Meeting & Community Excellence Awards ceremony last week, honoring individuals and businesses who have made an impact...
Joint health expo and job fair on the horizon in Mooresville
By Kirk Ballard | March 7, 2024
MOORESVILLE – Join the Mooresville South Iredell Chamber of Commerce and WHIP 99.3 FM for the Health and Wellness Expo and Job Fair on Wednesday, March 20. The Mooresville Chamber,...
Former U.S. Marshal pursues artistic endeavors
by Michelle T. Bernard | February 28, 2024
DENVER – A former deputy U.S. Marshal, Patrick Martin, is the artistic brawn behind Lake Norman Mercantile & Creamery, which he co-owns with his wife, Kristen. He chose a rather...
Race City Steel races to success from NASCAR to Denver
by Michelle T. Bernard | February 28, 2024
DENVER – The founder of Race City Steel, Damon Lusk, moved to Denver in 1999 to pursue a career in NASCAR. “I was fortunate enough to do that for 10...
Denver man builds his field of dreams
by Michelle T. Bernard | February 22, 2024
DENVER – The dream of building a golf course began when Eddie Knox “borrowed” two golf clubs belonging to his brother-in-law. “I hit with them until I broke one of...
OPINION: Lincoln County has spoken and change appears to be what it wants
by Greg Smith | March 14, 2024
Well, first of all, the East Lincoln Betterment Association (ELBA) wanted to express our appreciation for everyone attending the Candidate Forum as we were completely full. We had overwhelming positive...
The listening tour
by Bill Russell | February 29, 2024
A few weeks ago, I was asked what sorts of skills are necessary to be a good Chamber President. My immediate response was the thought you needed to be able...
Through one child’s memories, Hall of Fame status, Lefty lives
by Lee Sullivan | February 28, 2024
With a quick glance through his obituary, it could be tempting to label Charles “Lefty” Driesell an almost tragic character: a man who dedicated 41 of his 92 years to...
North Mecklenburg obituaries – Week of April 10
April 13, 2023
Alice Hubbard Caldwell CORNELIUS – Alice Louise Hubbard Caldwell, 76, of Cornelius, died April 8, 2023. She was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Waddington, N.Y., to the late L.D. and...
Mooresville obituaries – Week of April 10
April 13, 2023
Deborah Roxanne Freeman TROUTMAN – Deborah Cockrell Freeman, 65, of Troutman, died April 10, 2023. She was born Dec. 27, 1957, in Iredell County, to the late Bill and Jimmie Campbell...
Denver obituaries – Week of April 10
April 13, 2023
Trent Brandon Carpenter DENVER – Trent Brandon Carpenter, 37, of Denver, died April 4, 2023. He was born Nov. 25, 1985, in Catawba County to Cray Carpenter and Dawn Rowe...