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Local woman takes home high honors in Lincoln vocal competition


LINCOLNTON – The third time was the charm for Alexandria “Allie” McNeely who took home first place and a $2,500 scholarship at the annual Heafner/Williams Vocal Competition on Sunday. Homeschooled, McNeely grew up in a musical household in Vale and started singing when she was three years old. She started singing in the Lenoir-Rhyne Youth Chorus when she was in […]

First weekend in April to feature multiple events in downtown Mooresville

MOORESVILLE  – April will arrive with an artistic, culinary and musical flair in the downtown area next weekend. The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) is promoting a “double header” of special activities Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6. On April 5, Uncorked & Artsy returns from 5:30 to 9 p.m. featuring wine and craft beer tastings at 18 participating downtown […]

Local teens take the stage in national rock and roll competition


HUNTERSVILLE – Rock on! A group of Huntersville teens are attracting national attention with their musical talent. The Band Henna, one of only 30 bands and the sole representative from North Carolina, was chosen to compete in the second round of the 27th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Live Nation 2024 High School Rock Off in Cleveland. […]

Special athletes given the advantage with new bocce courts


LINCOLNTON – It’s been a marathon effort, but Lincoln County Special Olympics athletes now have a bocce ball court to practice on. David Garmon, who grew up in Huntersville but now lives in Lincoln County, was at the Lincoln County YMCA one day when he was told by Judy Wooten that the athletes didn’t have a place to practice bocce […]

DCP brings moving, compassionate ‘Fun Home’ to life


DAVIDSON – Family dynamics shape the way a child develops their identity like nothing else ever will, and even before the advent of social media, the outward perception of a home where “chaos never happens” was the gold standard. The latest production by the Davidson Community Players brings to life Alison, a 43-year-old lesbian cartoonist who is trying to come […]

Sign up for Lincoln Senior Games begins March 1


LINCOLN COUNTY – Participation in Senior Games in Lincoln County is ever-growing with more and more competitors joining in on what local coordinator Missy Calloway describes as a great way for people 50 and older to stay active and continue the sports and activities they enjoy.    “Participants love the thrill of competition, but many find the real value in making […]

Carolina BIG DIVE to bring professional athletes to Huntersville


The Carolina BIG DIVE returns to Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics March 14-17 and for the first time will feature athletes preparing to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.  Carolina Diving Academy (CDA) is introducing a first-in-the-nation Pro-Am diving event in conjunction with the 2024 Carolina BIG DIVE Invitational. In addition to the top divers on the […]

Denver man builds his field of dreams


DENVER – The dream of building a golf course began when Eddie Knox “borrowed” two golf clubs belonging to his brother-in-law. “I hit with them until I broke one of them,” he said. “I was 17 or 18 years old. When I went to NC State college, I played golf and never stopped loving the game. I now have 13 […]

Fleetwood Mac tribute band to perform at Lincoln Cultural Center


LINCOLNTON – A local Fleetwood Mac tribute band that has been heralded as one of the most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute bands in the country, Tell Me Lies, will be performing on Saturday, March 2. This group is being brought to the stage at the Lincoln Cultural Center by the Lincoln County Concert Association – an organization that has been […]

Area artists among winners in Mooresville Arts exhibit

MOORESVILLE – Lake Norman area artists fared well in the 11th annual Winter Juried Exhibition hosted by Mooresville Arts. The exhibit featured 71 pieces of artwork by 48 artists chosen. Accepted artwork includes paintings, drawings, fused glass and mixed media work, and pieces will be on display in Mooresville Arts Center and Skylight Galleries throughout February. Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Friday, noon […]


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