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ABC store in Cornelius will be open Labor Day

Aug. 29. The Mecklenburg County ABC store in Cornelius will be open Labor Day—good to know if you want a martini by the pool. What’s your pleasure, gin or vodka? More people lean toward a vodka martini, although gin martinis are the original. Click here for the top home cocktails, complete with recipes. The ABC […]

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NC ranks high in study of birth-friendly states

Aug. 28. North Carolina is the fifth most birthing-friendly state, according to a new study published by the Birth Injury Lawyers Group. The ranking is based on the number of hospitals in the state per 100,000 children aged 0-4. The group analyzed data provided by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. North Carolina […]

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Grub coming to Lost Worlds Brewing

August 8. Fans of Lost Worlds Brewing no longer have to depend on food trucks or pizza delivery to sate their hunger while frequenting the brew house located in the Planet Fitness shopping center at One Norman Blvd. and West Catawba Ave. The brewery posted an announcement to their website and social media feeds this […]

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The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen gears up to open in September

August 7. A restaurant and sports complex with 16 new pickleball courts and TopGolf suites will open mid-September on Chartown Drive. Owned by Robin and Jack Salzman, The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen sits on approximately 6.4 acres at 20220 Chartown Drive. It will have a total of 100 employees, according to Robin Salzman. Total staff […]

And in dog news, Swifto enters NC market

April 18. A strategic business deal in the world of mergers and acquistions has canid ears standing up. Swifto, a leader in technology-driven pet care services, has acquired Wagz ‘n Whiskerz, a dog walking company in Davidson. The purchase price was not disclosed but it is in the six figures, said Penina First, CEO and […]

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$100 million senior living complex opens next month

March 14. By Dave Yochum. When the Symphony Park opens in April, the luxury senior living resort complex will have 100 employees and a $300,000 monthly payroll. Not to mention a concierge who was a footman for Princess Diana. As well as groundskeepers, chefs, dishwashers, drivers and a water fitness instructor. Like a luxury hotel […]

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Food Truck Village officially opens in January

Jan. 9. A Cornelius entrepreneur-turned-carwash-owner and Realtor is turning some unused property on Catawba Avenue into a gathering spot complete with food trucks, a farmers market and entertainment. “My vision for this piece of property is to be a centerpiece of the community,” said David Dunn, the owner of Cornelius Car Wash at 20833 Catawba […]

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Jeff Tarte will run for NC Auditor in 2024

Nov. 29. Former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte, a Cornelius resident, plans to run in the GOP primary for State Auditor in March. Tarte is a former mayor of Cornelius and the incoming chair of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. Background As a state senator he authored legislation that required the six largest departments in […]

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A handful of booths available at LKN Chamber Expo Oct. 10

Oct. 4. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Business Expo back to the Huntersville Recreation Center on Verhoeff Drive Oct. 10. Lake Norman’s largest business trade show—it’s the chamber’s signature event—will feature more than 100 vendor booths. It was cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021. In years past, more than […]

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Juan Loco among 4 businesses recognized by chamber during Small Business Week

    May 10. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recognized four small businesses at the conclusion of Small Business Week on Friday. They were: Ansel Brown of Juan Loco in Cornelius; Jason Dibble, of Boomerang Water in Davidson; Steve Genenbacher of Christian Brothers Automotive in Huntersville; and Steve and Lisa Bograd of Shred South […]