Higher filing fees, budget goals set
HUNTERSVILLE – Only serious candidates need apply. At their first March meeting, the Huntersville town board substantially increased the filing fees for residents who want to run for mayor or...
UPDATE: CES student struck by vehicle discharged from hospital
CORNELIUS – A Cornelius Elementary School student was struck by a vehicle during morning arrival Thursday, according to Principal Jessica Holbrook. Holbrook’s message noted first responders arrived quickly and immediately...
Cornelius board receives high-profile input on land-use policy
CORNELIUS – Suggestions from some high-profile residents urging a closer look at aspects of the town’s proposed growth management/land-use policy highlighted public input at the town board’s March 20 session. Bob...
Upscale storage units, NGK support endorsed
MOORESVILLE – With a brief March 20 agenda, town commissioners approved plans for an upscale vehicle storage facility, agreed to tax incentives for an expanding local business, took another step...
Towns win CRTPO pledges for projects
Three Lake Norman-area communities have received commitments for more than $22.6 million combined in funding to help pay for prioritized road and mobility network projects. In the latest round of...
Youth artists grab the spotlight in Mooresville Arts event
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,...
Patch’s Playhouse offers creative outlet through pottery
DENVER – From its name to its facade, Patch’s Playhouse stands out among the establishments that line N.C. 16 Business. Its fun, quirky outward appearance reflects the creative outlet the...
Lincoln board disperses opioid settlement dollars, awards turf contract
LINCOLNTON – With an unusually light docket of rezoning cases to rule on, the March 20 meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners addressed other matters, including a resolution...
Lincoln boards discuss new school, increased education funding
LINCOLNTON – Lincoln County Schools (LCS) laid out its budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year during a joint meeting with the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners March 16. ...
Dining out: Irish pub charm meets British comfort food classics
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
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
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...
Blue Devils bank on experience while battling adversity
MOORESVILLE – Led by a core group of players that helped propel Rowan County to a Little League Softball World Series title in 2019, the Blue Devils are banking on...
Lake Norman’s sensational season earns town salute
Lake Norman High basketball players, coaches and managers were honored during the Mooresville town board’s March 20 session. The Wildcat women reached the State 4A finals, falling just short of...
Lacrosse makes long-awaited Lincoln County debut
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
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...
Check out all the homes sold in north Mecklenburg in February
Huntersville - ZIP code 28078 Neighborhood Address Sales Price Asbury Village 7115 Asbury Village Lane $1,760,000 Bay Shores 15812 Bayshore Drive $601,000 Biltmore Park 6201 Pamela St. $479,915 Birkdale 8226...
Visit Lake Norman report: REDCREST a rousing success!
After months of preparation and anticipation, the world championship of professional bass fishing descended on Lake Norman. Major League Fishing (MLF)’s REDCREST IV, the Bass Pro Tour championship event was...
Board vote buries revised building vision for Birkdale
HUNTERSVILLE – Six months after beginning the process of seeking approval for Phase II of Birkdale Village’s revitalization, North American Properties’ sky-high ambitions for an upscale office building have been demolished....
Check out all the homes sold in Mooresville in February
Mooresville - ZIP code 28115 Neighborhood Address Sales Price Allison Park 170 Wordsworth Way $385,000 Briargate 159 Suggs Mill Drive $465,000 Brookwood Terrace 504 Park Ave. W. $290,000 Cherry Grove...
Upscale storage units, NGK support endorsed
MOORESVILLE – With a brief March 20 agenda, town commissioners approved plans for an upscale vehicle storage facility, agreed to tax incentives for an expanding local business, took another step...
Long-standing business gets rezoning approval
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...
Patch’s Playhouse offers creative outlet through pottery
DENVER – From its name to its facade, Patch’s Playhouse stands out among the establishments that line N.C. 16 Business. Its fun, quirky outward appearance reflects the creative outlet the...
Season shift signals pending return of Denver Farmers Market
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
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...
Season shift signals pending return of Denver Farmers Market
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
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
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 13
Randall Kincaid DAVIDSON – Former Davidson Mayor Randall Rich “Randy” Kincaid Jr. died March 11, 2023, his 83rd birthday. Kincaid, a former economics and business instructor at Davidson College, was...
Mooresville obituaries – Week of March 13
Barry DeLane Sims MOORESVILLE – Barry DeLane Sims, 81, of Mooresville, died March 6, 2023. He was born Oct. 13, 1941, in Mooresville, to the late George “Red” Sims and...
Denver obituaries – Week of March 13
Theresa Jean Cordery DENVER – Theresa Jean Bland Cordery, 63, of Denver, died March 11, 2023. She was born Jan. 4, 1960, in Wheeling, W. Va., to the late Charles...
