ALEXIS – A Lincoln County man is facing child sexual assault charges following an investigation by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Det. Sgt. Dan Renn. The Sheriff’s Office reported receiving a report on Jan. 19 of inappropriate touching of a 7-year-old female who was known by the suspect. Following the investigation, Bobby Larry Avery Jr., 48, of Omega Lane near the […]
North Mecklenburg crime reports – Week of April 10
By Doug Coats | on April 07, 2020
HUNTERSVILLE – The Huntersville Police Department reported the following charges, including places and dates of arrest or citation, March 31 to April 6: • Luis Antony Santana-Yanez, 21, possession of heroin, Sam Furr Road, April 5 • Victor David Yanez, 21, driving or allowing to drive an unregistered motor vehicle, no liability insurance, no operator’s license and possession of a […]

‘A snapshot of the true burden’: Mecklenburg tops 800 COVID-19 cases
By jdeem@lakenormanpublications.com | on April 07, 2020
By John DeemWith 69 new cases reported Tuesday, Mecklenburg County’s total pushed past 800, health officials said. Cases in the county have nearly doubled in the past week, and there have been eight reported deaths in Mecklenburg tied to COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus. “Many individuals infected by COVID-19 have not been tested because they are asymptomatic or do […]



UPDATE: Two new COVID-19 cases in Lincoln County
By jdeem@lakenormanpublications.com | on April 07, 2020
By John DeemAfter holding steady for days, Lincoln County has two new reported cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 11, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday. Five of the people who tested positive are now classified as recovered, according to the Lincoln County Health Department, which added that there have been 324 negative tests. Six people are […]



UPDATE: Mooresville-area COVID-19 cases rise to 34
By jdeem@lakenormanpublications.com | on April 07, 2020
By John DeemWhat should you do if you feel sick? A total of 34 COVID-19 cases have been identified in the Mooresville area, the Iredell County Health Department reported Tuesday morning. That’s one more than Monday’s total in ZIP codes 28115, 28117, 28125 and a small portion of 28036 that is in Iredell County. Countywide, there were two additional reported cases of […]



What should I do if I feel sick?
By jdeem@lakenormanpublications.com | on April 07, 2020
Here are guidelines from the Iredell County Health Department: 1. Stay home and call your doctor, if needed Most people who get COVID-19 will recover without needing medical care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you stay home if you have mild symptoms – such as fever and cough without shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. […]


Drive up or order in from these Denver-area restaurants
By jdeem@lakenormanpublications.com | on April 07, 2020
Here are some of the Denver restaurants offering takeout, drive-thru or curbside pickup. Don’t see yours? Let us know at news@lakenormanpublications.com. Arby’s: 704-822-1006 Bojangles’: 704-827-6887 Boss Hog BBQ: 828-478-3600 Burger King: 704-827-5151 Butcher Boy Cafe: 704-483-5995 Casa Garcia: 704-827-3377 Chick-fil-A: 704-827-1301 Citrus: 980-222-7476 Crafty Burg’r: 704-966-1820 Cook Out: 704-827-0019 Daddy K’s BBQ: 980-222-7280 Dairy Queen: 980-222-7497 Denver Smokehouse & Grill: […]


Drive up or order in from these Mooresville-area restaurants
By jdeem@lakenormanpublications.com | on April 07, 2020
Restaurants are still required to keep their dining rooms closed, but many are still offering drive-up, takeout or delivery service. Here are some. Don’t see yours? Email us at news@lakenormanpublications.com. • Alino Pizzeria: 704-663-0010 • Arby’s: 704-528-1477 • Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden: 704-230-1753 • Big Daddy’s of Lake Norman: 704-663-4242 • Big Tiny’s BBQ: 704-658-1409 • Blu Star Grill […]


Drive up or order in from these north Mecklenburg restaurants
By jdeem@lakenormanpublications.com | on April 07, 2020
Here are some of the north Mecklenburg restaurants offering takeout, drive-thru or curbside pickup, according to Visit Lake Norman. Don’t see yours? Let us know at news@lakenormanpublications.com. Alton’s Kitchen: 704-655-2727 Antico Italian: 704-892-5322 Arnie’s Tavern: 704-895-8058 Bad Daddy’s Burger: 704-237-4055 Bagel Bin & Deli: 704-895-1455 Bakery Y Panaderia: 704-992-2093 Barrel & Fork: 704-655-7465 Big Bite’z Grill: 704-895-7728 Block Bistro: 704-947-5109 […]