Personal loss inspired North Lincoln’s Fea to championship



by Cliff MehrtensDENVER – North Lincoln High’s Andrew Fea ran in the cross-country state meet with a heavy heart.His uncle, Michael Kolczynski, was killed in an automobile accident Nov. 1, two days before Fea was scheduled to run for a state championship. Kolczynski, a teacher at Charlotte’s Rocky River High School, was planning to watch Fea run in the state […]

Healing opportunities for those grieving during the holidays



DAVIDSON – A grief and healing dialogue will be offered at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16 in the Purcell Room of Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St.Led by Rev. Dr. John Rowe, Director of the Counseling Center at DUMC, this workshop will provide a comforting environment in which those who are experiencing grief and loss during the holidays may […]

Lake Norman Publications’ 2012 Boys Cross Country All-Lake Team



Sheehan’s season placed him among state’s elite runnersby Cliff MehrtensMOORESVILLE – Patrick Sheehan set goals heading into his junior season on the Lake Norman High cross-country team.“Originally, I wanted to run sub-16 (minutes),” he said.Check.Sheehan did it seven times, including a personal-best time of 15 minutes, 36 seconds in the 5,000-meter event.“Then I thought it would be super awesome to […]

Davidson’s Parks and Rec Department looks to relocate



by Jackson SveenDAVIDSON – The Davidson Town board has approved funding to renovate the Pump House on South Street to be used as amenity space and new offices for the Parks & Recreation Department.Dave Malushizky, an architect and illustrator with The Lawrence Group, presented the bids for building, utilities and site improvements. The lowest bid – $249,820, or about $157 […]

Today in America’ profiles town in new segment



MOORESVILLE – Mooresville is among the latest towns profiled on “Today in America,” a syndicated show hosted by NFL Hall-of-Famer Terry Bradshaw.The TV show posted a 4-minute, 39-second segment about Mooresville on its YouTube page.Bradshaw described traits that make the town unique, such as its population growth, recreational amenities and its reputation as Race City USA.Robert Carney, executive director for […]

Letters to Santa



Every year The Herald Weekly requests letters to Santa from area children at the Huntersville Christmas event. As we were packing them up to send to the North Pole, a few caught our attention:Dear Santa Claus,My name is Siena. I want a rockstar skateboard set and a How to be an Elf book because I want to be an elf. […]

Working out ’round the clock



by Lauren OdomirokHUNTERSVILLE – Loud, pop music blasts from the sound system while Tarrah Johnson challenges herself to jump rope for three minutes.“Push it, Tarrah! Come on, you can do it!” shouts 9Round Gym co-owner James Brochu.“I love coming to 9Round Gym because it’s like having your own trainer,” Johnson said. “You get that kind of attention, but you don’t […]

Could a Lake Norman Class-A baseball team succeed?



by Aaron BurnsHUNTERSVILLE – Major corporations like Lowe’s, Ingersoll-Rand and ABB have offices in the lake area, and for good reason.There’s an exponentially growing population and always something to do with so many local attractions.Could minor-league baseball add to the allure of Lake Norman? Charlotte has the Panthers, Bobcats, Checkers, Knights, Hounds and Eagles. Concord has a NASCAR track.The closest […]

Chorus spreads Christmas cheer with concert series



by Zacch Estrada-PetersenThis weekend, the North Mecklenburg Community Chorus will continue its “Season of Joy!” Christmas concert series at performance venues throughout the Lake Norman area.The 50-member choir will hold performances Dec. 15 at Huntersville United Methodist Church and Dec. 17 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church.“It’s just a good program of sacred and secular holiday music,” Sandy Rogers, the choir’s […]

CHAMPIONS: North Lincoln boys repeat as N.C. 2A champions



(Right) The North Lincoln High boys cross country team won its second straight N.C. 2A championship this fall. (From left) Coach Matt Reep, Jared Moore, Chris Boyle, Zach Wesson, Josh Mosteller, Andrew Fea, Ryan Shannon, Lee Johnson and coach Jerry Castro. (Courtesy of Jerry Castro)DENVER – North Lincoln High is a boys cross-country power.The Knights won their second straight N.C. […]