Lake Norman Citizen – March 5-11, 2021

Ask the Expert: Now’s the time to add real estate to your portfolio

The inevitable ebbs and flows of the stock market can be maddening for investors. A key strategy in countering that unpredictability is complementing your stock portfolio with other kinds of investments. Real estate should be at the top of the list of alternatives, says David DiGioia, owner and broker-in-charge at DiGioia Realty – Signature Properties. “Investing in real estate is […]

Who should provide water to Davidson Pointe?


DAVIDSON – A long-running but nearing-a-decision town board item about extending water service to the Davidson Pointe neighborhood off N.C. 115 flowed in multiple directions, with future impacts, fire protection capabilities, original project plans and a possible development pact with Mooresville all part of the discussion. At the board’s Feb. 23 session – following a status report on the in-progress […]

Next chapter at Galway Hooker: New owner infuses spirit of late sister


CORNELIUS – A celebration on the cusp of St. Patrick’s Day will be the appropriate time to start a new page in the Galway Hooker family album. After months of collaboration that became a close connection, the ceremonial, symbolic and friendly passing of the shillelagh to mark new ownership at the authentic Irish pub – that in 20 years has become a […]

Marcus seeks more funds for Ocular Melanoma research


North Mecklenburg’s voice in the North Carolina Senate is pushing for a new round of state research funding specifically targeting the region’s lingering and somber Ocular Melanoma (OM) medical mystery. In late February, Sen. Natasha Marcus of Davidson introduced Senate Bill 137 seeking $150,000 in state support directed to a research team at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment. […]

Iredell COVID-19 vaccination appointments move online; next clinic Monday in Mooresville

MOORESVILLE – COVID-19 vaccinations through the Iredell County Health Department now must be scheduled online.  The county had been conducting drive-thru clinics that did not require appointments. The health department’s next first-dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic is Monday at Mazeppa Park. Click here to make an appointment. “This appointment system will allow residents to personally secure their spot for receiving the […]

Cornelius business lands state award

CORNELIUS – DGL Logistics, LLC received the Top Export Service Provider Award last month from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. The Cornelius-based company provides domestic and International Shipping and Logistics services. Founded by CEO David Lorusso, DGL offers International Express Shipping services to more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.  DGL has participated in EDPNC export education events […]