Lake Norman Citizen
Higher filing fees, budget goals set
HUNTERSVILLE – Only serious candidates need apply. At their first March meeting, the Huntersville town board substantially increased the filing fees for residents who want to run for mayor or the board of commissioners in 2023. The candidate filing fee for nearly 30 years has been $5 to run for...
UPDATE: CES student struck by vehicle discharged from hospital
CORNELIUS – A Cornelius Elementary School student was struck by a vehicle during morning arrival Thursday, according to Principal Jessica Holbrook. Holbrook’s message noted first responders arrived quickly and immediately provided aid to the student. A subsequent report issued later in the day stated the student had been discharged from...
Cornelius board receives high-profile input on land-use policy
CORNELIUS – Suggestions from some high-profile residents urging a closer look at aspects of the town’s proposed growth management/land-use policy highlighted public input at the town board’s March 20 session. Bob Bruton, chair of the town’s land-use code advisory board, Greg Wessling, chair of the Cain Center for the Arts board...
Tougher standards urged for potential Colonial treatment facility
HUNTERSVILLE – Calling it the “least worst alternative,” residents and representatives told North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality officials that permit requirements for Colonial Pipeline's proposed on-site water treatment facility need strengthening before the permit is considered for approval. Colonial Pipeline is responsible for the largest gasoline spill in the...
Board vote buries revised building vision for Birkdale
HUNTERSVILLE – Six months after beginning the process of seeking approval for Phase II of Birkdale Village’s revitalization, North American Properties’ sky-high ambitions for an upscale office building have been demolished. The Huntersville town board voted 4-2 on Monday night to deny the developer’s request to amend the zoning ordinance to...
Towns win CRTPO pledges for projects
Three Lake Norman-area communities have received commitments for more than $22.6 million combined in funding to help pay for prioritized road and mobility network projects. In the latest round of discretionary funding approved by the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), Huntersville is targeted for $7.756 million to support two...
No surprise, plenty of excitement tied to Atrium rezoning
CORNELIUS – There was little drama about the town board’s final decision, with months of anticipation surrounding widespread community support for a local hospital, but unanimous rezoning approval clearing the way for a new Atrium facility off U.S 21 still triggered excitement. “A big, big deal,” is how Commissioner David...
Monday meeting next for Birkdale proposal
HUNTERSVILLE – Monday night, the town board could either usher in a new era for Birkdale Village or send developers back to the drawing board. North American Properties, owner of the pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use development, hopes to invest $90 million to build an office building and a new parking garage as...
Building height, affordability emerge as growth control items
CORNELIUS – The town’s new growth management and land use guidelines made their public debut at the March 6 town board meeting, receiving general approval along with suggestions for tweaks. Recommendations prepared by the Growth Management Task Force have been topics of discussion for months, leading to a brief outline...
Cash legacy, Charlotte Ballet unite for special Cain Center show
CORNELIUS – A fine art performance with famous Southern roots will make a rare, one-day-only Lake Norman area appearance as part of the inaugural Cain Center for the Arts season. Charlotte Ballet will present two showings of “Under The Lights” – a tribute to the life, the love and the...
Visit Lake Norman report: REDCREST a rousing success!
After months of preparation and anticipation, the world championship of professional bass fishing descended on Lake Norman. Major League Fishing (MLF)’s REDCREST IV, the Bass...
Crusaders draw motivation from boys team’s success
HUNTERSVILLE – The Crusaders reached the soccer mountaintop last season, delivering the first state championship in a girls sport in the history of Christ the...
BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Lewis-Williams leads Lake Norman to 4A title game
CHARLOTTE – The Lake Norman Wildcats are now one win away from capping off an undefeated season with a state championship after defeating Charlotte Catholic...
GAMES TO WATCH: Lake-area well represented in basketball regionals
Myers Park vs. North Meck boys When: Noon Saturday, March 4 Breakdown: Top-seeded Myers Park and No. 3 North Meck will meet in...
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....
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....
Check out all the homes sold in north Mecklenburg in February
Huntersville - ZIP code 28078 Neighborhood Address Sales Price Asbury Village 7115 Asbury Village Lane $1,760,000 Bay Shores 15812 Bayshore Drive $601,000 Biltmore Park 6201 Pamela St. $479,915 Birkdale 8226...
Visit Lake Norman report: REDCREST a rousing success!
After months of preparation and anticipation, the world championship of professional bass fishing descended on Lake Norman. Major League Fishing (MLF)’s REDCREST IV, the Bass Pro Tour championship event was...
Board vote buries revised building vision for Birkdale
HUNTERSVILLE – Six months after beginning the process of seeking approval for Phase II of Birkdale Village’s revitalization, North American Properties’ sky-high ambitions for an upscale office building have been demolished....
Dining out: Irish pub charm meets British comfort food classics
CORNELIUS – Boasting a warm and inviting atmosphere, The Harp & Crown is a hidden gem tucked away just off the side of West Catawba...
Residents pursue more active role in Smithville process
CORNELIUS – A subject that has dominated Cornelius town board as well as many other community conversations for the past year has been the planned...
COLUMN: Anxiety over looming property revaluations not needed – at least not yet
I had to drive into downtown Statesville last week, which for north Meck folks would be like having to drive into downtown Charlotte, without all...
