
No surprise, plenty of excitement tied to Atrium rezoning
by Lee Sullivan | March 16, 2023
CORNELIUS – There was little drama about the town board’s final decision, with months of anticipation surrounding widespread community support for a local hospital, but unanimous rezoning approval clearing the...



Monday meeting next for Birkdale proposal
By Lindsay Krone | March 16, 2023
HUNTERSVILLE – Monday night, the town board could either usher in a new era for Birkdale Village or send developers back to the drawing board. North American Properties, owner of...


Building height, affordability emerge as growth control items
by Lee Sullivan | March 15, 2023
CORNELIUS – The town’s new growth management and land use guidelines made their public debut at the March 6 town board meeting, receiving general approval along with suggestions for tweaks....


Youth artists grab the spotlight in Mooresville Arts event
March 15, 2023
MOORESVILLE – High School senior Joel Rodriguez gathered a collection of honors in the 19th annual Youth Art Show sponsored by Mooresville Arts. Rodriguez, a Community School of Davidson (CSD) student,...



Long-standing business gets rezoning approval
by Lee Sullivan | March 15, 2023
MOORESVILLE – With a light agenda, the Mooresville town board’s latest session did, once again, involve a zoning designation adjustment. In a 4-1 vote – Commissioner Thurman Houston was absent – with...




Consulting firm focused on building better businesses
by Matt Chapman | March 9, 2023
DENVER – A small business owner herself, Lindsey Fisher is taking those lessons learned building from the ground up to help other entrepreneurs in her role as Business Development Manager...


Final input session scheduled for Blueprint 2043
by Matt Chapman | March 16, 2023
DENVER – It’s been nearly 10 months since Kimley-Horn representatives laid out the step-by-step process for developing Blueprint 2043, a joint Land-Use Plan and Capital Investment Plan aimed at setting...


Project Cinderella aims to make prom possible
by Matt Chapman | March 15, 2023
DENVER – For the second consecutive year, Lincoln Charter School students are collecting gently-used prom dresses to make available for girls whose families may not be able to afford brand...


Sheriff rolls out new Denver patrol district
by Matt Chapman | March 15, 2023
DENVER – Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam has been working toward establishing a fourth district since taking office in 2018 and that vision became reality March 10. “It’s taken a...



Dining out: Irish pub charm meets British comfort food classics
By Georgia Hall | March 16, 2023
CORNELIUS – Boasting a warm and inviting atmosphere, The Harp & Crown is a hidden gem tucked away just off the side of West Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, sure to...


Residents pursue more active role in Smithville process
March 16, 2023
CORNELIUS – A subject that has dominated Cornelius town board as well as many other community conversations for the past year has been the planned renovation, revival and preservation of...


COLUMN: Anxiety over looming property revaluations not needed – at least not yet
by Lee Sullivan | February 16, 2023
I had to drive into downtown Statesville last week, which for north Meck folks would be like having to drive into downtown Charlotte, without all the great lunch options, and...


Wildcats waver late in state championship loss
by Matt Chapman | March 11, 2023
CHAPEL HILL – An incredibly competitive contest between two heavyweight teams in the 4A State Championship saw the Lake Norman Wildcats fall just shy of a perfect season in a...



BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Lewis-Williams leads Lake Norman to 4A title game
by Matt Chapman | March 4, 2023
CHARLOTTE – The Lake Norman Wildcats are now one win away from capping off an undefeated season with a state championship after defeating Charlotte Catholic 60-54 Saturday afternoon in the...


Lacrosse makes long-awaited Lincoln County debut
by Matt Chapman | March 8, 2023
DENVER – The fledgling lacrosse programs at North Lincoln and Lincoln Charter ushered in a new era of athletics in Lincoln County March 7, meeting on the field for the...



BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Lewis-Williams leads Lake Norman to 4A title game
by Matt Chapman | March 4, 2023
CHARLOTTE – The Lake Norman Wildcats are now one win away from capping off an undefeated season with a state championship after defeating Charlotte Catholic 60-54 Saturday afternoon in the...
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No surprise, plenty of excitement tied to Atrium rezoning
by Lee Sullivan | March 16, 2023
CORNELIUS – There was little drama about the town board’s final decision, with months of anticipation surrounding widespread community support for a local hospital, but unanimous rezoning approval clearing the...



Dining out: Irish pub charm meets British comfort food classics
By Georgia Hall | March 16, 2023
CORNELIUS – Boasting a warm and inviting atmosphere, The Harp & Crown is a hidden gem tucked away just off the side of West Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, sure to...



Monday meeting next for Birkdale proposal
By Lindsay Krone | March 16, 2023
HUNTERSVILLE – Monday night, the town board could either usher in a new era for Birkdale Village or send developers back to the drawing board. North American Properties, owner of...



Long-standing business gets rezoning approval
by Lee Sullivan | March 15, 2023
MOORESVILLE – With a light agenda, the Mooresville town board’s latest session did, once again, involve a zoning designation adjustment. In a 4-1 vote – Commissioner Thurman Houston was absent – with...




Consulting firm focused on building better businesses
by Matt Chapman | March 9, 2023
DENVER – A small business owner herself, Lindsey Fisher is taking those lessons learned building from the ground up to help other entrepreneurs in her role as Business Development Manager...


Connections a key at next week’s Health Fair & Wellness Expo
By Kirk Ballard | March 8, 2023
MOORESVILLE – Join the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce and WAME 92.9 FM for the Health Fair and Wellness Expo on Thursday, March 16. The MSI Chamber of Commerce and...


Season shift signals pending return of Denver Farmers Market
by Greg Smith | March 16, 2023
As the weather begins to get warmer, we would like to welcome everyone to stop by and visit the Denver NC Farmers Market, as the “Prime Season” is from April...




Consulting firm focused on building better businesses
by Matt Chapman | March 9, 2023
DENVER – A small business owner herself, Lindsey Fisher is taking those lessons learned building from the ground up to help other entrepreneurs in her role as Business Development Manager...


Denver music school to pitch scaled up operation
by Matt Chapman | March 8, 2023
DENVER – The growing demand throughout the community has left little doubt for Lake Norman Music School owners Gary Espin and Mike Luce that expansion is necessary. Since opening in...


Season shift signals pending return of Denver Farmers Market
by Greg Smith | March 16, 2023
As the weather begins to get warmer, we would like to welcome everyone to stop by and visit the Denver NC Farmers Market, as the “Prime Season” is from April...


Dining out: Irish pub charm meets British comfort food classics
By Georgia Hall | March 16, 2023
CORNELIUS – Boasting a warm and inviting atmosphere, The Harp & Crown is a hidden gem tucked away just off the side of West Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, sure to...


Residents pursue more active role in Smithville process
March 16, 2023
CORNELIUS – A subject that has dominated Cornelius town board as well as many other community conversations for the past year has been the planned renovation, revival and preservation of...


North Mecklenburg obituaries – Week of March 6
March 10, 2023
Phillip Nelson Christopher HUNTERSVILLE – Phillip Christopher, 83, of Huntersville, died March 4, 2023. He was born Oct. 23, 1939, in Athens, Ala., to the late Jackson and Lura Christopher....


Mooresville obituaries – Week of March 6
March 10, 2023
Donald Ray Bailey MOORESVILLE – Donald Ray Bailey, 60, of Mooresville, died Feb.13, 2023. He was born Feb. 6, 1963, to the late Marshall Bailey and Betty Joyce Turner Bailey. ...


Denver obituaries – Week of March 6
March 10, 2023
Michael Anthony Cipriano DENVER – Michael Anthony Cipriano, 80, of Denver, died March 2, 2023. He was born Feb. 21, 1943, in Hartford, Conn. He retired from Bank of America...