Lake Norman Citizen

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 –...

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...

Ice cream maker seeks new downtown building; parking rules discussed
By Lindsay Krone | September 13, 2023
HUNTERSVILLE – A local creamery could be the next small business to put down roots in downtown Huntersville. The town board held a public hearing Sept. 5 on a rezoning proposal from Charlotte-based Golden Cow Creamery to build a retail building on 0.6 acres at 14516 S. Old Statesville Road across...


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,...


Titans turnaround continues with win at Harding
by Matt Chapman | September 15, 2023
CHARLOTTE – The first month of the high school football season is in the books and Hopewell has already matched its win total from the...


‘Steady’ Lague aims to become CTK’s first state-champion golfer
by Matt Chapman | September 14, 2023
HUNTERSVILLE – Golf is the rare sport where your biggest competition isn’t the other players with you on the course, or even the course itself,...


Spartans fall to Forest Hills
by Matt Chapman | September 8, 2023
DAVIDSON – The Spartans hung tough with what many believe to be one of the best 2A teams in the state, falling 21-14 to Forest...


Little leaguers persevere through scary situation
by Matt Chapman | September 7, 2023
LAKE NORMAN – A state championship of any kind comes with a certain level of significance, but for a group of boys from around the...


Crusaders notch road win over Lake Norman Charter
by Matt Chapman | September 1, 2023
HUNTERSVILLE – With two scores late in the first half and big plays on both sides of the ball to close it out in the...
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James Funeral Home earns industry award
September 15, 2023
HUNTERSVILLE – James Funeral Home in Huntersville was one of only 104 funeral homes throughout the U.S. and around the world honored with the 2023 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)...


SAERTEX celebrates expanded Huntersville operations
September 14, 2023
On Sept. 7, opening ceremonies were held for new facilities at SAERTEX MultiCom LP, 12200 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road in Huntersville. SAERTEX, with five locations worldwide, is the industry-leading manufacturer of...



Ice cream maker seeks new downtown building; parking rules discussed
By Lindsay Krone | September 13, 2023
HUNTERSVILLE – A local creamery could be the next small business to put down roots in downtown Huntersville. The town board held a public hearing Sept. 5 on a rezoning proposal...


OPINION: Leadership, recaptured civility vital ingredients for region’s future
by Bill Russell | August 10, 2023
This month marks my 30-year anniversary as a chamber of commerce executive. It seems like only yesterday when, in 1996, elected, community and business leaders...


CHAMBER COLUMN: The regional approach to business
by Bill Russell | July 5, 2023
This past week, I had the chance to watch the sun set over our beautiful Lake Norman. The bright orange skyline kissed the rippling waters....


OPINION: Community leader’s legacy
by Lee Sullivan | June 21, 2023
CROFT – The “Mayor of Croft” died June 14, closing another chapter in the multi-generational legacy of the Davis family in a place like so many...