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All-Lake Girls Indoor Track and Field: North Lincoln freshman tops local athletes

PUMPKIN CENTER – Olivia Ferraro followed a strong showing at the cross country state championships with three top 10s at the indoor track state meet. The North Lincoln freshman started off her trio events at the JDL Fast Track with a bang, taking gold in the 1,600 meters. Her time of 5:10.74 was 5 seconds ahead of the runner-up –... READ MORE >

Hough trots out ‘three-headed dragon’ on the mound

CORNELIUS – There will be no sighs of relief from the other dugout when the starting pitcher is knocked out of the game against Hough. In fact, things just may get scarier. The Huskies have an embarrassment of riches on the mound this spring, with two Division 1 recruits and another to join them in due time. Senior lefthander Max... READ MORE >

Birkdale Village bar getting facelift as part of lease extension

HUNTERSVILLE – Amid all the changes at Birkdale Village, there are still plenty of longtime tenants remaining for the foreseeable future.  There are seven tenants who gave recently signed lease extensions, including several with local ownership or franchisees. Among those is The Kilted Buffalo, the bar-and-barbershop that has had to temporarily close due to construction along Townley Road.  Next door,... READ MORE >

Cornelius museum aims to bring history of ‘three-legged stool’ to life

CORNELIUS – As organizers are taking steps towards making a Cornelius history museum a reality, they’ve been gathering intel on what makes others thrive. The museum’s task force of more than 25 has toured eight museums around Charlotte and in Raleigh, including the N.C. Museum of History. “We want to make sure we see what works well and learn lessons... READ MORE >

Educators from Bailey Middle, LNC, Grace Covenant honored by Chamber

HUNTERSVILLE – Three local educators were honored by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Feb. 16, representing the best of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, charter schools and private schools. Here are the recipients: Amanda Wheeler, a sixth-grade science teacher, Bailey Middle School In his nomination, Bailey Principle Chad Thomas said that when you see Wheeler’s name on a student’s schedule, you know... READ MORE >

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Lake Norman girls escape North Meck to reach regional finals

MOORESVILLE – Lake Norman High’s girls basketball team trailed for most of the game, but the undefeated Wildcats found a way to pull out a win over North Meck Tuesday night, with their 57-50 victory taking them to the 4A West finals. For the second time this year, North showed they were up the test of challenging the top-ranked Wildcats.... READ MORE >

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Lady Vikings break through third-round barrier for first time in 10 years

HUNTERSVILLE – The North Meck girls basketball team reached the regional quarterfinals for the first time in 10 years after defeating A.C. Reynolds 56-37 Saturday evening. The 3-seed Lady Vikings jumped out to a quick lead and held on for the rest of the game, holding the 5-seed Rockets to their lowest scoring game of the season against an in-state... READ MORE >

Mooresville obituaries – Week of Feb. 20

Jeffrey Lynn Richardson MOORESVILLE – Jeffrey Lynn Richardson, 67, of Mooresville, died Jan. 26, 2023. He was born Feb. 26, 1955, in Lenoir, to the late David and Betty Richardson. He worked as a mechanical engineer with Duke Energy. He is survived by his wife, Melia Richardson; children, Emily Selfridge and husband, Steve, and Jeffrey Richardson Jr. and wife, Kristi;... READ MORE >

Denver-Lincoln County obituaries – Week of Feb. 20

Lloyd Christopher Radeschi DENVER – Lloyd Christopher Radeschi, 74, of Denver, died Feb. 14, 2023.  He was born Dec. 9, 1948, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Angela LoPresti Radeschi and the late Florindo Radeschi.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Radeschi. He worked as the principal dealer for Brady-Stannard Chevrolet, Cadillac and Oldsmobile,... READ MORE >

Lincoln Charter brings tested, all-captain approach to postseason

DENVER – The midcourt meeting that occurs pregame between basketball teams is a little more crowded when the Lincoln Charter boys are involved. Despite having an experienced point guard in Elijah Burnett, the Eagles (21-11) have named every player on the team captain, and the entire roster  meets with officials and the opposing captains. It’s about being one unit, head... READ MORE >