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Lakefront home in Cornelius sells for $11.5 million
Aug. 21. A home on Belle Isle Drive in Cornelius has sold for $11.5 million. The five bedroom, eight bath home was listed at $12 million by Lori Jackson at Ivester Jackson Realty. The house sits on a 1.44-acre lot with 365 feet of shoreline, a sandy beach, a gated entry, outdoor kitchen and infinity […]
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Dec. 5. The 43rd Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade will return to the streets of Davidson and Cornelius on Saturday, Dec. 6. The long-running community tradition gets rolling at 1 p.m. and is expected to draw thousands of spectators along the two-mile route. The parade begins on Main Street in downtown Davidson and continues south […]
Dec. 5. By Dave Vieser. A new group that includes representatives of River Rock Communities will move forward in some capacity with the 54.7-acre Alexander Farms commercial retail project, according to multiple sources. Details are expected to be unveiled next week. River Rock is the developer of the residential portion of the project that was […]
Dec. 4. 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. 4 Owl Prowl 6 pm | Dec. 4. Dive into the nightlife of owls during Owl Prowls at the Carolina Raptor Center. Perfect for families with older children and […]
Dec. 4. Every December, Main Street in Davidson transforms into the holiday wonderland known as Christmas in Davidson — a tradition that welcomes locals and visitors to stroll through a festive downtown filled with lights, music and community cheer. This year, the festivities are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, through Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6 […]
Dec. 4. The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded the construction contract for a series of road improvements that will add multiple roundabouts on the west side of Exit 28. Work is scheduled to begin in spring 2026, with completion expected in spring 2028. This marks the second phase of the “roundabout bookends” designed to […]
Dec. 3. Expectant parents can participate in in-person maternity tours at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center for the first time in more than five years. Novant paused the tours at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting to virtual video tours that allowed people to familiarize themselves with the facility. The return of in-person tours […]
Dec. 3. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “Looking for ideas for presents that punch above their weight. I’m not only looking for suggestions for things I can buy for others, I’m needing to come up with a list that I can give to others who are […]
Dec. 3. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s third annual Thanksgiving breakfast raised about $41,000 for local nonprofits providing pre- and after-school programs, as well as vocational and technical training. Cornelius Early Scholars and Bridge of Hearts will each receive roughly $18,000. The Lake Norman Education Collaborative, which works with local high school students […]
