Citing challenges discovered in the search for answers concerning two concentrations of cancer cases in the Lake Norman area, a panel of medical, public health and research professionals is proposing initiatives to enhance statewide response, record-keeping and assessment of cancer incidents. The recommendations include the creation of six state-funded positions and a streamlined system for tracking, reporting and analyzing cancer […]
Lincoln Charter to start school year with remote learning
In a meeting that lasted more than three hours, the Lincoln Charter School Board voted to start the upcoming school year under the state’s Plan C guidelines, meaning all students will learn remotely. “It wasn’t what I would consider to be an easy decision, but it really boils down to trying to err on the side of caution,” said Lincoln […]
Lake Forest Church breaks ground at new site
On a rainy day in July, members of Lake Forest Church-WestLake celebrated the start of construction on a new house of worship. The church, which has been gathering at Lincoln Charter School for services, raised more than $2 million for the project. In 1998, Lake Forest Church began in Huntersville, where services were first held in a skating rink. There […]
Athlete Spotlight: Jake Johnson, Lake Norman football
Jake Johnson is a senior offensive tackle on the Lake Norman High football team. The Wildcats have been one of only two teams in the I-Meck 4A conference to hold workouts this summer. At 6-foot-4, 285 pounds, Johnson has received some offers in the last few weeks from Division I and Division II colleges. When he hasn’t been getting in […]
BrickTree Brewing Co. set to open in Lincolnton
After the first two breweries in Lincoln County opened in Denver, a third, BrickTree Brewing Co., is taking root in Lincolnton. The backstory Four years ago, brewery co-founder John Brinsfield’s girlfriend suggested he open a brewery of his own after visiting a few in Asheville. After the trip, he asked his coworker, Fritz Steckler, an experienced homebrewer, to help him […]
Back-to-school event still on for students, parents
DENVER – Despite cancellations due to COVID-19, a group of local churches is still hosting a back-to-school event to provide school supplies and activities for students Aug. 8. Love Denver, in its 10th year, is a school-themed community medical clinic, with a mission to “meet the spiritual and physical needs of the needy through the gospel and name of Jesus,” […]