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Fishers of Men tournament coming to LKN
Feb. 26. The Fishers of Men National Bass Tournament will bring five events to Lake Norman during the next two years. The organization operates fishing tournaments in 34 states. This is the first one on Lake Norman, according to Travis Dancy, director of sales at VIsit Lake Norman, the local convention and visitors bureau. The […]
Weekend Weather
Feb. 27. Look for showers and chilly temps today, but just clouds and warmer Saturday, high of 62-63. No rain and brighter skies as the day goes on. Sunday: Some clouds, rain unlikely and a high in the lower 70s. Awesome for late February.
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Feb. 17-23
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210219040 Fraud 7315 Norman Island Dr 10:25:42 02/19/21 ASN DiGoia, Ann & Stephen 210219087 Larceny 15901 N C 73 Hwy 19:47:00 02/19/21 ASN Tunstall, Derek 210221057 Fraud 18635 Old Statesville Rd 10:27:25 02/21/21 ASN Renckens, Timothy 210222103 Larceny 7830 Village Harbor Dr […]
Legislative ‘listening session’ this Saturday
Feb. 25. The Mecklenburg County Delegation to the NC General Assembly will host an online listening session for constituents this Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 to 11 am. A majority of the delegation’s 17 members will be in attendance. Constituents are encouraged to sign up to speak for up to two minutes about what issues […]
A conversation with indy film producer Christine Vachon
Feb. 25. Independent film buffs are going to be interested in a virtual conversation with award-winning American film producer Christine Vachon Monday, March 15 courtesy of Davidson College. Vachon, producer of such renowned independent films as “Far From Heaven” and “I’m Not There,” was honored with a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in […]
VIP visitors in Huntersville: Easter Bunny and Easter Duck
Feb. 23. How about breakfast with the Easter Bunny and the Easter Duck on March 20? The Town of Huntersville has made arrangements for the pair to visit Veterans Park for breakfast and photos. Details: Three time slots are open, but pre-registration is required as space is limited to only 25 tables per time […]
Red Cross blood donor alert
Feb. 23. With record-breaking cold and winter storms resulting in the American Red Cross cancelling blood drives in about 30 states, there’s a shortage of blood products everywhere. The Red Cross is asking healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to give now to ensure blood products are available for patient emergencies. To help […]
Flags at half-mast honor coronavirus victims
Feb. 23. Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Feb. 26 in remembrance of those who passed away from the coronavirus. More than 500,000 Americans including nearly 11,000 North Carolinians have lost their lives due to COVID-19. As a […]
St. Pat’s event at Birkdale Village sold out
Feb. 22. Outdoor events are starting to happen: On Friday, March 12, Birkdale Village is hosting “Luck of The Village” from 5 to 8 pm, complete with socially distant seating and, of course, bagpipes and beer. Thing is, it’s already sold out. A press release from the new management and development company announcing the event […]
Carhartt Bassmaster lands in Lake Hartwell
Feb. 22. The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Lake Norman March 5-6 has been moved to Lake Hartwell, according to B.A.S.S. officials. “While disappointing to move the tournament, we understand the current climate of the pandemic in Mecklenburg County and the timing of this event,” said Travis Dancy, of Visit Lake Norman, the local convention […]
