lake norman
[Updated] Police, Fire search for drowning victim
July 2. A search continues Sunday afternoon following a drowning in Lake Norman near mile marker D5, according to the Cornelius Fire Dept. There were five or six police and fireboats boats in the waters to the north of the The Sandbar and northwest of Staghorn. NEW: The body has been recovered but the victim’s […]
Wildlife Resources to launch new online system after old system goes down
June 22. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission will be launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1. Hunting and fishing licenses as well as vessel registrations will be unavailable for purchase from June 28 to June 30. License and vessel registration renewals may be purchased online through the Wildlife Commission website, in person […]
One of those ‘Only in Lake Norman’ things coming June 30
June 21. Where else but Lake Norman do thousands of people flock to a nuclear power plant for an enchanting lakeside concert? Concerts at nuclear power plants are indeed uncommon, but on Friday, June 30, the EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station will host the Charlotte Symphony on their sprawling lawn at the southern end of […]
Funnel cloud toured Cornelius lakefront yesterday
June 20. Jake Dipietro, the new owner of Barefoot Watersports on West Catawba, grabbed a vivid photo of yesterday’s funnel cloud marching from near Mariner’s Villas to the cove between Jetton near Mountainview and the end of Bustle Road. It all happened during a drenching storm late Monday afternoon. Rainfall totals ran from about 2 […]
No-swim advisory lifted for cove between Nautique and Baltic
June 16. The “No Swim Advisory” due to a sewage spill at a cove near Nautique Boulevard has been lifted by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. It was roughly 8,000 gallons, more than 10 times larger than any spill in Cornelius waters last year. It occurred at a private sanitary sewer manhole located at 21328 Nautique […]
Davidson Mayor proclaims July 22 Big Day at the Lake; Cornelius and Huntersville will do the same Monday
June 15. Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox proclaimed July 22 “Big Day at the Lake” during this week’s Town Board meeting. It’s been 19 years since Big Day at the Lake was first launched with the goal of providing a full day of fun for at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. “Literally […]
Sewage spill near Nautique Blvd. is about 8,000 gallons
June 11. A “No Swim Advisory” has been issued for a cove near Nautique Boulevard due to a sewage spill. At approximately 8,000 gallons, it’s more than 10 times larger than any spill in Cornelius waters last year. It occurred at a private sanitary sewer manhole located at 21328 Nautique Boulevard. The discharge was caused […]
Weekender June 8-11: Car show, live music and more
Thursday, June 8 Thursdays on Main 6 pm | June 8. The Embers, Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis. Live at LangTree 6:30 – 9 pm | June 8. 3rd Rail, high energy rock’n’roll. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Senior Dance 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed […]
Letter: Thank you from LKN Marine Commssion
[Letter] June 6. The Lake Norman Marine Commission would like to thank everyone for the response to our lifesaving ring giveaway! We are distributing the rings to dock-owners around Lake Norman in an effort to prevent drownings—we all know one is too many and drownings from docks are easily preventable. We also want to give […]
No swim advisory lifted after test
June 1. The no swimming advisory for Knox Cove near Torrence Chapel Estates Circle has been lifted after laboratory results indicated bacteria counts were within safe limits. On Saturday we reported roughly 460 gallons of sewage spilled into the lake due to a damaged pipe on Torrence Chapel Estates Circle. The damage was caused by […]
