Woodie looks back on her year as Apple Queen




LINCOLNTON – Maddie Woodie grew up attending the Lincoln County Apple Festival every year, but the last year as the Apple Queen has given her a new perspective.She said the role allowed her to meet people she never would have met otherwise and have conversations she probably would not have experienced.The 2016 East Lincoln graduate will pass on her crown […]

Cooking with Peaches, peaches and more peaches


Elle’s Kitchen

We’re in the height of the peach season in the Carolinas, and there are so many ways to leverage the sweet and filling fruit in everything from preserves to grilled peaches and cream, to peach tarts with brandy sauce. Owen Brothers is in full swing, as is Black’s Produce, so load up with at least 12 pounds of the beautiful […]

Obituaries – Week of 7/29



Diane Clausius BowdenHUNTERSVILLE – Diane Clausius Bowden, 79, died July 18, 2016.She was born Sept. 28, 1936, in Buffalo, N.Y., to the late Daniel Clausius and Louise Akroyd.Bowden was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Hayward Bowden Sr., and brother, George Clausius.Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Miller and husband, Donald; son, Clarence Bowden Jr. of Huntersville; three grandchildren; and […]

Business Briefs – Week of 7/29



Lake Norman Realty opens new Mooresville officeMOORESVILLE – Lake Norman Realty announced the opening of its second Mooresville office on July 22.The new office is at 630 Williamson Road and offers waterfront access so clients can tour lake properties by boat. It will be Lake Norman Realty’s sixth Lake Norman-area location.Tracey Boy Bethune, the current business development coach at Lake […]

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Ruthie Jackson became the first Mooresville player in a number of years to earn all-state honors while leading the team in hits and batting average.

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Calendar – Week of 7/29



 July 29Movie at McGuireWhat: Duke Energy shows record-setting movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Watch on the lawn or view from your boat.When: 8:30 p.m.Where: McGuire Nuclear Station, 13339 Hagers Ferry Road, HuntersvilleDetails: Free; 980-875-5600 July 30Farmers marketWhat: The Denver market features local vegetables, fruits, meats, baked goods, crafts and more.When: 8 a.m.-noonWhere: Rescue Squad Park, 7835 Galway Lane, DenverDetails: www.lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com Day […]

Obituaries – Week of 7/29



Margaret SkipperLINCOLNTON – Margaret Skipper, 80, died July 18, 2016.She was born July 8, 1936, in Cherokee County, S.C., to the late Thomas and Sally Buff Skipper.She was preceded in death by two brothers and eight sisters.Survivors include her husband, Paul Skipper; son, John Skipper and wife, Lisa; daughters, Jean Reep, Joan Chatman and Joy Skipper; brother, Toy Skipper; sister, […]

News Briefs – Week of 07/29



Man arrested on murder chargeMOORESVILLE – The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Mooresville man on Tuesday, July 26, and charged him with murdering his mother.Deputies were first dispatched on Monday, July 25, to 308 Alexander Acres Road for a reported assault. First responders found Barbara Allen Frye with severe head injuries, according to a release from the sheriff’s office, […]

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Take home a craft to make from the library Wednesday, Aug. 3.