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Weekender: Vanderpump Rules star rocks Boatyard
Oct. 2. Here is a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Friday, Oct. 3 First Fridays 5-7 pm | Oct. 3. A gallery crawl type of event showcasing artworks from local artists, music and shopping; most businesses will stay open. Main […]
Business Today: New commerce center in Huntersville
Oct. 2. Opus has completed construction on the Huntersville Commerce Center, a 131,000-square-foot industrial building in The Park – Huntersville. The project marks the developer’s first in the greater Charlotte market as it looks to expand its footprint in the Southeast. Colliers is handling leasing for the property. “Charlotte has seen tremendous growth in recent […]
Strong senior leadership brings out the best in Hough tennis team
Oct. 1. The Hough girls tennis team is off to a hot start this fall, highlighted by stellar team performances, strong senior leadership and the solid play of a state title contender. Hough’s record is 6-1 with its only loss so far this season came against rival Myers Park, a perennial contender for the state […]
Bailey pickleball complex official grand opening Oct. 2
Oct. 1. The wait is over, again, for Lake Norman pickleball players, who will finally gain access to the brand-new, 10-court pickleball complex at Bailey Road Park tomorrow after last weekend’s grand opening was rained out. Cornelius Parks and Recreation will hold a grand opening ceremony tomorrow morning to officially open the facility. The event […]
Full house at LKN Chamber’s election candidate forum
Sept. 30. The candidates for mayor and town board presented to a full house at Cornelius Town Hall on Monday night during the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce’s election candidate forum. All three mayoral candidates and all six town board candidates attended the event, which drew about 70 residents — enough to fill nearly every […]
Police Blotter: Sept. 17-25
As reported by the Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250917052 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 12:14:00 09/17/25 ACT Home Depot 250917053 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 12:14:00 09/17/25 ASN Ulta Beauty 250917080 Fraud 19516 Smith Cir 15:41:22 09/17/25 ACT Paulette Hubbard 250918052 Fraud 8728 Magnolia Estates Dr 15:12:41 09/18/25 ASN […]
Early Voting at town hall starts Oct. 23
Sept. 30. Voters planning to cast an early ballot later this month will have to wait an extra week for the convenience of voting close to home. Early voting in Mecklenburg County begins Oct. 16 at the Hal Marshall Building in uptown Charlotte. Polls open at 8 a.m., and closing times vary depending on the day […]
Candidate forum tonight at Cornelius Town Hall
Sept. 30. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will host an election candidate forum tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cornelius Town Hall. All three mayoral candidates and all six candidates for the town board are expected to attend. “This two-hour session provides residents with the opportunity to hear directly from candidates, learn about […]
Saying goodbye to my dad
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Burke Show, 83, passed away at the Rest Stop in Cornelius last month. The Rest Stop is what I called his nursing home because I hated thinking of him in there. He lived too great a life to slowly die in an assisted care facility. Burke deserved to go […]
The spooky and the kooky: October events
Here’s a look at some exciting things happening in October around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Tuesday, Sept. 30 A Night For Paws 2025 6-10 pm | Sept. 30. Dinner, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auction items, live entertainment, raffles and the opportunity to support the lifesaving work […]
