Recent News
Visit Lake Norman announces photo contest winners
Oct. 29. Visit Lake Norman unveiled the winners of its 11th annual Capture Lake Norman photo contest. This year’s contest received more than 145 photo submissions from residents and visitors showcasing scenic views, lake activities and lifestyle. Participants entered photos by posting on social media using #CaptureLKN or submitting them through the contest entry page […]
Featured Posts
Photo by Max Gallagher Dec. 12. By Ryan Moxon. A big play in Hough’s defensive secondary sealed the victory Thursday night as the Huskies beat the Millbrook Wildcats 21–0 to win their first football state championship in school history. “We had our ups and downs tonight, and offensively we kind of got stagnant a little […]
Dec. 11. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Thursday, Dec.11 Annual Holiday Concert 7 pm | Dec. 11. Evening of festive favorites and seasonal classics, performed by the Lake Norman Philharmonic. For this family-friendly event seating will be on […]
Dec. 11. By Jon Show. Cornelius residents and members of the town’s volunteer advisory boards attended events earlier this week to help guide the development of a new bicycle and pedestrian plan, Connect Cornelius, which town officials and consultants hope to adopt next year. The town’s most recent pedestrian plan was adopted in 2012, and […]
Dec. 11. Mecklenburg County is helping low-income households with energy costs this winter through one-time payments of $300, $400, or $500 under its Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Eligible adults 60 and older, or disabled individuals receiving help through the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services, can apply starting Dec. 10. All other households […]
Dec. 11. By Ryan Moxon. Hough travels to Chapel Hill tonight to face Millbrook in the school’s first-ever state championship football game. The 13-0 Huskies will meet a 13-0 Millbrook team from Raleigh with similar strengths on both sides of the ball and numerous high-profile college recruits. Both teams boast large, physical lines and stifling […]
Dec. 10. The Greater Lake Norman Wine Summit takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Cain Center. Dubbed “the ultimate wine experience,” the event will feature tastings, guest speakers, classroom sessions, dining, prizes and more. Tickets cost $125 and must be purchased online in advance. The event is hosted by The […]
Dec. 10. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “One of my friends has a young child who is not thriving in school. She is not failing, but she is underperforming. When my friend mentioned this, I could tell she is concerned but I was pretty certain she […]
Dec. 10. By Dave Vieser. River Rock Development, a subsidiary of River Rock Capital Partners, along with an investment group that includes several Cornelius residents, has acquired the commercial portion of the Alexander Farms project. The group has officially taken over the final 16 acres of the project, 10 of which are buildable commercial parcels. […]
