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Growing cars and coffee group focused on community connections


Fast cars and hot coffee … two great American pastimes combine to make Saturday mornings in the Lake Norman area a destination for admirers, hobbyists and novices alike.  On the fourth Saturday of every month, April-December, you can find autos of all kinds showcased in the parking lot of Merino Mill in Mooresville, organized by Lake Norman Cars and Coffee. […]

Ed’s Tavern shifts to embrace the sports bar experience


CORNELIUS – On a stormy Friday evening, battling howling gales, my friends and I braved the downpour to test out Cornelius’ newly revamped bar: Ed’s Tavern. Formerly known as the Galway Hooker, this Kenton Place establishment has shifted identities from its Irish roots and is now an expansion of Charlotte’s Ed’s Tavern, a classic American sports bar. Sixteen TVs grace […]

Charitable brewery asks patrons to “Sip It Forward”

MOORESVILLE – Smiles are served all around at Hoptown Brewing. “Joy is the secret sauce to living,” explained Sandy Plemmons, who calls herself director of customer exBEERience for the brewery. Hoptown is getting ready to celebrate its fourth anniversary of spreading joy and hope throughout the Lake Norman community by annually supporting four nonprofit organizations. Plemmons, who owns the brewery […]

MSI Chamber honors local community, business leaders

MOORESVILLE – The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce held its annual Celebrate Business Meeting & Community Excellence Awards ceremony last week, honoring individuals and businesses who have made an impact on the community. This year, NASCAR legend “The King” Richard Petty served as the keynote speaker, marking 75 years of Petty family racing. In addition to those pictured, winners were: […]

Girl Scout earns Gold Award by developing STEM curriculum

DENVER – A Denver teen has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. Carly Roberts, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2307 in the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont council, developed a STEM-based curriculum targeting fourth- through eighth-grade students that was offered during summer camp at the Lincoln County Sally’s YMCA. The […]

Eye on Lake Norman: Local author’s guide aims to connect people with nature

DAVIDSON – A Davidson resident’s first book is ready to spring into the public discourse. Main Street Books will host the launch of Kathleen McIntyre’s The Nature Reset on Tuesday, March 19, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Summit Coffee stage located at 128 S. Main Street in Davidson. At the book launch party, appropriately scheduled on the Spring Equinox to […]

Cooking for a cause: Rotary Club hosts annual fundraiser


MOORESVILLE – After raising a record amount of money in support of area nonprofits last year, the Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club’s Lake Norman Men that Cook fundraiser returns this weekend with hopes of setting the bar even higher.  “Basically, we cook for a minimum of 15 charities each year,” Club Secretary Eileen Solomon said. “Rotarians sometimes cook the dishes […]

Program helps community workers afford Lake Norman rentals


CORNELIUS – Increasing property values may be a boon for local homeowners, but renters are feeling a squeeze that is forcing them to move further and further away from the Lake Norman area. Michelle Hoverson, executive director of the Lake Norman Community Development Corporation, said the concern is most striking when it comes to public service professions, like teachers, police […]

NCL Chapter empowers mothers, daughters through philanthropy


MOORESVILLE – Mothers and daughters across Lake Norman are uniting through philanthropic efforts to address local needs via the National Charity League (NCL). Founded in 2017, and officially chartered on April 7, 2020, the Lake Norman Chapter of the NCL collaborates with local charities for philanthropic endeavors. From coordinating food drives to advocating for Alzheimer’s awareness, the chapter has a […]

There’s a new social district in town: Lincolnton grants approval on trial basis


LINCOLNTON – After a heated public hearing on a social district being put in place in the City of Lincolnton on March 7, it was approved on a six-month probationary basis by a 3-2 vote. Council members were split, with Christine Poinsette and Kevin Demeny voting for the district and Jill Tipton and Roby Jetton voting against it. Mayor Ed […]


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