Lake Norman restaurant health inspections – Week of June 13

Health departments in Mecklenburg, Iredell, Lincoln and Catawba counties inspected the following restaurants and food-service establishments June 3-9: Huntersville Bojangles, 10321 Cane Creek Drive – 91.5 Canteen Office Warehouse, 13225 Hagers Ferry Road – 97 City Barbeque, 15425 Hodges Circle – 98 Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 16641 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. – 93.5 Harris Teeter, bakery/deli, 9925 Rose Commons Drive – […]

Smith named top player, pitcher in Catawba Shores

Lincoln Charter’s Mason Smith pulled off the rare distinction of being named both conference Pitcher of the Year and Player of the Year. In his senior year with the Eagles, Smith batted .356 with a .448 on-base percentage, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 27 runs. As a pitcher, he posted a 4-0 record with a tiny 1.17 earned-run […]

Eye care screenings among ELBA business partnerships


DENVER – The East Lincoln Betterment Association (ELBA) is always evaluating opportunities to provide assistance to projects and programs that provide community service. A private initiative that started to make progress in 2014 was led by Dr. Matt Motteler of Carolina Eye Care.  “Kids can develop eye problems that if put off much past the age of seven, may mean […]

Huntersville school to emphasize new approach for career training


HUNTERSVILLE – The second piece of a groundbreaking educational campus is in progress. Last week, representatives of the Aspire Carolinas Foundation welcomed special guests to ceremonies celebrating the start of construction of the Trade High School on the Aspire campus at the intersection of Hambright and Beatties Ford roads. The campus is home to The Halton School, serving children in […]

Opening ceremonies set for new Lake Norman park

SHERRILLS FORD – Mountain Creek Park, spanning 606 acres of preserved natural habitat at the northwestern tip of Lake Norman, will be unveiled to the public with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting Saturday, June 18. The event includes numerous guided hikes planned throughout the day, highlighting the wildlife native to the site. A kids corner with games and […]

Mooresville Police salutes Citizen Academy graduates

MOORESVILLE – Earlier this month the Mooresville Police Department recognized the graduation of participants in its 2022 Citizens Academy. Twelve town residents participated in this year’s academy, which began on March 22 and ran for 11 consecutive weeks meeting every Tuesday. 2022 MPD Citizens Academy graduates were Mike Bush, Bryan Clarke, Charlene Clarke, Toni Clarke, Linda Denney, Camille Desimone, Steve […]

Lake Norman Chamber’s Zero K event returns to brewery

CORNELIUS – The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce’s “outdoor networking event of the year” will be held Friday, June 24, at Lost Worlds Brewery, 19700-D One Norman Blvd. The Chamber’s “Lake Norman Zero K” – billed as “all the fun without the run” – is presented by Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and will begin at 4 p.m. The event will […]