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Drowning July 7 was alcohol-related

Aug. 24. By Dave Vieser. The official NC Wildlife report regarding a July 7 boating fatality on Lake Norman cites “a high level of intoxication” as a major factor. The accident took the life of Diego Garcia, who fell and struck his head on the edge of the boat, then lost his balance and fell […]

About that storm Sunday morning…

Aug. 22. Yes it was a thunderstorm—a series of strong ones actually—which descended upon Lake Norman around 430 am and hung around until about 6:30 am. What happened? Officials at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Greenville/Spartanburg said that a stalled frontal system over the southeast combined with middle-level disturbances generated a round of storms […]

NC Wildlife ID’s drowning victim

July 25. A man in his early 60s drowned last night after jumping off a boat near the mouth of the cove by the Peninsula Yacht Club. The incident happened around 9:35 pm Sunday. The body of Joseph Suazo, 62, was recovered at 10:45 pm, according to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. The Cornelius Police […]

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Top fishing contest coming to LKN next year

July 14. Major League Fishing says Lake Norman will host Redcrest IV, the Bass Pro Tour championship event, as well as the MLF Outdoor Sports Expo Mar. 10-12, 2023. It will feature the 2022 Bass Pro Tour’s top 40 anglers and a $300,000 top prize. Lake Norman has hosted MLF events in the past, but […]

Alarm testingat McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville is underway for two weeks.

Siren tests today!

Sirens sound July 13. The outdoor warning sirens around McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm on Wednesday, July 13. There are no less than 67 sirens within 10 miles of the McGuire Nuclear Station—​and they ​will sound for three minutes​, s​ome more than once. Click here for a sample […]

A no swimming advisory for part of Lake Davidson. Griffith Street runs along the bottom of the map

Update: No swimming advisory lifted on Lake Davidson

July 10. A no swimming advisory has been lifted for a cove on Lake Davidson after results from routine water quality monitoring revealed elevated bacteria levels. There was not a sewage spill. Lake Davidson is separated by I-77 from Lake Norman. The elevated bacteria levels are most likely associated with natural conditions and high temperatures, […]

Wastewater spill near Holiday Lane

July 9. Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow near 20109 Holiday Lane in Cornelius last night. An estimated 515 gallons reached a cove east of I-77. The overflow was caused by debris clogging pumps at a wastewater lift station, not underground cable installation,

Drowning on Lake Norman

July 8. WSOC-TV is reporting that a 25-year-old apparently drowned after he fell off a boat yesterday afternoon on Lake Norman near Blythe Landing Park in Huntersville. Multiple agencies were involved in the recovery. WSOC identified the victim as Diego Andres Osorio Garcia. Iredell Firewire said the victim fell off the front of a pontoon […]

Sunset photo: Nancy Bishop

Heat returning: 98 forecast Wednesday

June 21. It gets hot today—92 and sunny according to the National Weather Service—but Wednesday will be a scorcher. Temps tomorrow are expected to hit 98 with humidity returning. Thursday hot and humid, high of 94; Friday, 91. Late afternoon T-storms through Saturday. PHOTO: Nancy Bishop took this picture of the cove between Sunset Cove […]

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No swimming advisory will be lifted today after 5th spill this year

June 17.  By Dave Yochum. A no-swim advisory for a cove that lies between Meta Road and Natalie Road will be lifted today after 600 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the lake Wednesday. Charlotte Water confirmed the spill was due to a cable sub-contractor. Typically any negative impacts to water quality dissipate within 24 […]