Cornelius Arts Center to close; new ceramics center being explored
March 28, 2024
CORNELIUS – Cain Center for the Arts students, instructors, patrons and staff will bid farewell to the beloved Cornelius Arts Center (CAC) at the end of August. Housed in the...
Firefighters sleep better after Cornelius business arranges mattress donations
By Lindsay Krone | March 27, 2024
CORNELIUS – Cornelius firefighters are getting much better rest while on duty these days thanks to the owners of a local mattress store. In January, firefighters with Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue...
Key Clubs collaborate to bring cheer to Cool Kids
By Lindsay Krone | March 27, 2024
HUNTERSVILLE – Teens from across the Lake Norman area spent an overcast Saturday afternoon spreading sunshine to pediatric cancer patients and their families while celebrating the 99th anniversary of their...
First weekend in April to feature multiple events in downtown Mooresville
March 27, 2024
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...
Key Clubs collaborate to bring cheer to Cool Kids
By Lindsay Krone | March 27, 2024
HUNTERSVILLE – Teens from across the Lake Norman area spent an overcast Saturday afternoon spreading sunshine to pediatric cancer patients and their families while celebrating the 99th anniversary of their...
Local woman takes home high honors in Lincoln vocal competition
by Michelle T. Bernard | March 28, 2024
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,...
One person shot in Denver altercation
March 28, 2024
DENVER – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that left one man injured, according to a release issued by the department. Deputies were dispatched to the...
Final budget proves elusive; renovations to begin on Lincoln courthouse
by Michelle T. Bernard | March 27, 2024
LINCOLNTON – Budget preparation takes time, but some may have hoped that the Fiscal Year 2025 Lincoln County Budget would have been closer to finished by the end of the...
Pride, Crusaders expect to be in state championship mix
by Matt Chapman | March 20, 2024
HUNTERSVILLE – Two of the top girls soccer teams statewide in their respective classifications – Pine Lake Prep and Christ the King – met for the first time this season...
Vikings stifle New Hanover to win state championship
by Matt Chapman | March 17, 2024
WINSTON-SALEM – A season that saw North Meck play a national schedule behind the star power of Duke-bound senior Isaiah Evans culminated with a 4A state championship Saturday night in...
Pride, Crusaders expect to be in state championship mix
by Matt Chapman | March 20, 2024
HUNTERSVILLE – Two of the top girls soccer teams statewide in their respective classifications – Pine Lake Prep and Christ the King – met for the first time this season...
BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Five area teams advance to fourth round
by Matt Chapman | March 6, 2024
LAKE NORMAN – With three rounds down and three rounds still to be played, several lake area teams remain alive in the state basketball playoffs. 4A Boys No....
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Firefighters sleep better after Cornelius business arranges mattress donations
By Lindsay Krone | March 27, 2024
CORNELIUS – Cornelius firefighters are getting much better rest while on duty these days thanks to the owners of a local mattress store. In January, firefighters with Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue...
Ed’s Tavern shifts to embrace the sports bar experience
by Georgia Hall | March 15, 2024
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...
Champion Tire & Wheel recognized with ‘Inspire our Future’ award
February 29, 2024
HUNTERSVILLE – The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has recognized Champion Tire and Wheel in Cornelius for their outstanding continuous support of education and workforce development with the “Inspire our...
Charitable brewery asks patrons to “Sip It Forward”
March 15, 2024
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....
MSI Chamber honors local community, business leaders
March 14, 2024
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...
Joint health expo and job fair on the horizon in Mooresville
By Kirk Ballard | March 7, 2024
MOORESVILLE – Join the Mooresville South Iredell Chamber of Commerce and WHIP 99.3 FM for the Health and Wellness Expo and Job Fair on Wednesday, March 20. The Mooresville Chamber,...
Barbecue is all in the family at Bar-B-Q King
by Michelle T. Bernard | March 20, 2024
LINCOLNTON – Restaurants come and go, but not so the Bar-B-Q King in Lincolnton. Opened in 1971 by Steve Abernethy, who’s now “sort of retired,” according to co-manager Jordan Smith,...
Former U.S. Marshal pursues artistic endeavors
by Michelle T. Bernard | February 28, 2024
DENVER – A former deputy U.S. Marshal, Patrick Martin, is the artistic brawn behind Lake Norman Mercantile & Creamery, which he co-owns with his wife, Kristen. He chose a rather...
Race City Steel races to success from NASCAR to Denver
by Michelle T. Bernard | February 28, 2024
DENVER – The founder of Race City Steel, Damon Lusk, moved to Denver in 1999 to pursue a career in NASCAR. “I was fortunate enough to do that for 10...
OPINION: Lincoln County has spoken and change appears to be what it wants
by Greg Smith | March 14, 2024
Well, first of all, the East Lincoln Betterment Association (ELBA) wanted to express our appreciation for everyone attending the Candidate Forum as we were completely full. We had overwhelming positive...
The listening tour
by Bill Russell | February 29, 2024
A few weeks ago, I was asked what sorts of skills are necessary to be a good Chamber President. My immediate response was the thought you needed to be able...
Through one child’s memories, Hall of Fame status, Lefty lives
by Lee Sullivan | February 28, 2024
With a quick glance through his obituary, it could be tempting to label Charles “Lefty” Driesell an almost tragic character: a man who dedicated 41 of his 92 years to...
North Mecklenburg obituaries – Week of April 10
April 13, 2023
Alice Hubbard Caldwell CORNELIUS – Alice Louise Hubbard Caldwell, 76, of Cornelius, died April 8, 2023. She was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Waddington, N.Y., to the late L.D. and...
Mooresville obituaries – Week of April 10
April 13, 2023
Deborah Roxanne Freeman TROUTMAN – Deborah Cockrell Freeman, 65, of Troutman, died April 10, 2023. She was born Dec. 27, 1957, in Iredell County, to the late Bill and Jimmie Campbell...
Denver obituaries – Week of April 10
April 13, 2023
Trent Brandon Carpenter DENVER – Trent Brandon Carpenter, 37, of Denver, died April 4, 2023. He was born Nov. 25, 1985, in Catawba County to Cray Carpenter and Dawn Rowe...