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NASCAR titan passes away

Aug 22. H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler — known affectionately as the P.T. Barnum of racing — died Wednesday at age 86. Wheeler was a familiar name to longtime North Carolina residents […]

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Huskies football opens season tonight at Bank of America Stadium

Aug. 22. By Kyle Moxon. The Hough Huskies open their 2025 season tonight on their biggest stage yet — Bank of America Stadium — as part of the Carolina Panthers’ […]

Derek Butler, Athletic Director at Hough High School

Derek Butler steps into new high-profile role as Athletic Director at Hough

August 19. Derek Butler begins his new role as Athletic Director at Hough High School as fall sports practice gets underway and students return to classes later this month. Butler, […]

Lake Norman athletes qualify for national beach tournament

July 10. Two rising stars from Lake Norman are making waves on the sand this summer. Carmen Markel of Mooresville and Harper Willis of Davidson have officially qualified for the […]

Hough High lacrosse clinics begin Dec. 4; sign up now

Nov. 22. The Hough High School men’s and women’s lacrosse teams are holding a series of clinics next month to help introduce the sport to younger players and get experienced […]

From left: Mayor Woody Washam, owners Jack and Robin Salzman, Town Manager Andrew Grant

Pickleball complex breaks ground on Chartown

June 4. Construction has begun at The Serve, a 16-court pickleball facility and restaurant on Chartown Drive, with an official groundbreaking with owners Robin and Jack Salzman as well as […]

Barefoot skiing at the Lake Norman Marina

Go jump in the lake, barefoot, on New Year’s Day

Jan. 4. Although choppy conditions affected performances, the 46th annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament wowed those who turned out on a sunny 50 degree day. The wide […]

Barefoot skiing at the Lake Norman Marina

Go jump in the lake Jan. 1 with Carolina Show Ski Team

Dec. 14. The 46th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament will be held Monday, Jan. 1, at Lake Norman Marina and hosted by the Carolina Show Ski Team. […]

Gov. Cooper steps in the Disney/Charter Spectrum dispute, arguing for sports fans

Sept. 7. By Dave Yochum. Gov. Roy Cooper has sent a letter to Walt Disney Co. and Charter Spectrum Communications urging them to come to an agreement even as more […]

More pickleball courts coming to Cornelius

Aug. 22. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board authorized the first phase of funding for a new tennis/pickleball complex at the Bailey Road Park during their meeting last night. […]