Two Huntersville proposals stalled, light industry approved

September 22, 2023

HUNTERSVILLE – Two projects proposed for the west side of Huntersville did not advance at the town board’s Sept. 18 meeting. Two out of three rezoning petitions before the board were for developments along Beatties Ford Road. The first sought to rezone 2.5 acres in the Long Creek Community, near the...

Mixed-use Mill’s Market project earns approval

by Matt Chapman | September 21, 2023

CORNELIUS – With commissioner Dave Gilroy opposed, town officials voted 4-1 in favor of a mixed-use project known as Mill’s Market, featuring up to 238 multi-family residential units and 12,000 square feet of ground floor retail, restaurant, commercial and office space on approximately 2.3 acres at the corner of Catawba...

HPD civilian training: ‘Owning time’ vital in active shooter situations

By Lindsay Krone | September 21, 2023

HUNTERSVILLE – The prevalence of active shooter events across the country has spurred the Huntersville Police Department to begin offering training for residents to help them learn how to respond to such situations. HPD held its first CRASE – Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events – course in late August. Officer Trevor...

Revised plan, finances sink ‘Lagoona’ vision

By Lindsay Krone | September 20, 2023

HUNTERSVILLE – Developer Jake Palillo has pulled the plug on plans to build a massive man-made lagoon and surrounding mixed-use development in northeast Huntersville. The original proposal submitted six months ago was drained of many features after public outcry drowned out voices of support. Palillo says the subsequently scaled-back version of...

Community conversation confirms fentanyl as a ‘most urgent threat’

by Lee Sullivan | September 20, 2023

DAVIDSON – There were no light moments – no mention of a silver lining, or silver bullet to eliminate the danger. In fact, by design, the Sept. 13 Davidson Lifeline-sponsored community discussion about youth drug use and the growing threat presented by fentanyl – and the “zombie-drug” xylazine as well –...

PHOTOS: Special 9/11 observances include town, school ceremonies

September 13, 2023

Sunday’s Ramblin’ Rose a proving ground for Tri It For Life women

By Lindsay Krone | September 13, 2023

HUNTERSVILLE – Local women are pushing themselves to the limit while redefining self-care and female bonding. This weekend they will compete in the Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon at Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics Center. The women of Tri It For Life, a nonprofit that pairs first-time triathletes with mentors for a 12-week...

Cabin performance part of next venture for mold-breaking violinist

By Lindsay Krone | September 7, 2023

DAVIDSON – If the idea of an evening listening to a violinist in a cozy Davidson bar makes you yawn, you’ve clearly never heard Karen Briggs perform. Briggs is a world-famous contemporary musician who has traveled to more than 50 countries to perform her original compositions and covers that span...

Panel discussion to focus on fentanyl, other threats

September 6, 2023

DAVIDSON – In response to a national health issue and a growing topic of concern in the Lake Norman region, the Davidson Lifeline organization is sponsoring an expert-staffed community discussion on youth drug use, fentanyl and xylazine. The open to the public panel discussion and question-and-answer session will be held Wednesday,...