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Ed’s Tavern shifts to embrace the sports bar experience
by Georgia Hall | March 15, 2024
CORNELIUS – On a stormy Friday evening, battling howling gales, my friends and I braved the downpour to test out Cornelius’ newly revamped bar: Ed's Tavern. Formerly known as the Galway Hooker, this Kenton Place establishment has shifted identities from its Irish roots and is now an expansion of Charlotte’s...
Eye on Lake Norman: Local author’s guide aims to connect people with nature
March 14, 2024
DAVIDSON – A Davidson resident’s first book is ready to spring into the public discourse. Main Street Books will host the launch of Kathleen McIntyre’s The Nature Reset on Tuesday, March 19, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Summit Coffee stage located at 128 S. Main Street in Davidson. At the...
Cooking for a cause: Rotary Club hosts annual fundraiser
by Matt Chapman | March 14, 2024
MOORESVILLE – After raising a record amount of money in support of area nonprofits last year, the Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club’s Lake Norman Men that Cook fundraiser returns this weekend with hopes of setting the bar even higher. “Basically, we cook for a minimum of 15 charities each year,”...
Program helps community workers afford Lake Norman rentals
By Lindsay Krone | March 14, 2024
CORNELIUS – Increasing property values may be a boon for local homeowners, but renters are feeling a squeeze that is forcing them to move further and further away from the Lake Norman area. Michelle Hoverson, executive director of the Lake Norman Community Development Corporation, said the concern is most striking...
CYO strikes a chord: Musical Pathway Initiative inspires young students
By Georgia Hall | March 13, 2024
CORNELIUS – Eric Boruff, music director and president of the board of directors of Cornelius Youth Orchestras (CYO), is on a mission to ignite a passion for orchestral music among elementary school children. CYO’s new program, the Musical Pathway Initiative (MPI), aims to reach elementary students regardless of their financial...
Pedestrian bridge across N.C. 73 at Birkdale Village funded
March 8, 2024
HUNTERSVILLE – A pedestrian bridge that will cross over N.C. 73 near Lindholm Drive in Huntersville took one step closer to becoming reality last week, when the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) voted to allocate funding for the project during its Feb. 21 meeting. The project was one of...
Royal Bliss brewery approved for Cornelius
by Matt Chapman | March 7, 2024
CORNELIUS – Commissioners approved a rezoning request related to the town’s next brewery at the March 4 board meeting, paving the way for Royal Bliss Brewing to construct a 10,000-square-foot microbrewery and restaurant on roughly three acres on Harbor View Drive, near its intersection with West Catawba Avenue. Royal Bliss,...
Food recycling nonprofit grows up with its Davidson founders
By Lindsay Krone | March 7, 2024
DAVIDSON -- With a dash of inspiration, a pinch of organization and a heavy sprinkling of passion, the Kelly men have all added something to the recipe that became Kellys’ Community Kitchen, a nonprofit that recycles food that otherwise would have gone in a landfill. Like any good recipe, it's...
Huntersville board takes power from HOAB
By Lindsay Krone | March 7, 2024
HUNTERSVILLE – Questionable behavior by members of the Huntersville Ordinance Advisory Board (HOAB) led town commissioners to amend the board’s bylaws, removing much of its authority. Commissioners voted 5-1, with Commissioner Alisia Bergsman the sole opposition, to refine the HOAB’s duties and responsibilities through an amendment. The action removes the...
Progress on town plans highlights Davidson board session
by Lee Sullivan | March 6, 2024
DAVIDSON – The town’s first climate action plan, designed to establish municipal practices and policies to promote sustainability, is set for adoption at the town board’s March 26 meeting. At the board’s Feb. 27 session, Sustainability Manager Kayla Kovach provided a detailed outline of the plan which evolved from citizen...
Vikings stifle New Hanover to win state championship
by Matt Chapman | March 17, 2024
WINSTON-SALEM – A season that saw North Meck play a national schedule behind the star power of Duke-bound senior Isaiah Evans culminated with a 4A...
BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Vikings outlast Wildcats; advance to state championship
by Matt Chapman | March 15, 2024
WINSTON-SALEM – The North Meck Vikings are state championship bound after prevailing 65-61 versus Lake Norman in an overtime thriller Thursday night at Lawrence Joel...
Davidson Day Patriots win NCISAA basketball state championship
by Matt Chapman | March 13, 2024
DAVIDSON – The Davidson Day boys basketball team added another prominent memento to the school's trophy case by defeating Greenfield 74-64 in the N.C. Independent...
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Ed’s Tavern shifts to embrace the sports bar experience
by Georgia Hall | March 15, 2024
CORNELIUS – On a stormy Friday evening, battling howling gales, my friends and I braved the downpour to test out Cornelius’ newly revamped bar: Ed's Tavern. Formerly known as the...
Champion Tire & Wheel recognized with ‘Inspire our Future’ award
February 29, 2024
HUNTERSVILLE – The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has recognized Champion Tire and Wheel in Cornelius for their outstanding continuous support of education and workforce development with the “Inspire our...
Cornelius restaurateur uses culinary prowess to serve community
by Donna Randazzo | February 23, 2024
CORNELIUS – You can’t talk with Wes Choplin, owner of Choplin’s Restaurant, without immediately being drawn in by his humble and giving demeanor. Choplin has a long-standing reputation for his...
The listening tour
by Bill Russell | February 29, 2024
A few weeks ago, I was asked what sorts of skills are necessary to be a good Chamber President. My immediate response was the thought...
Through one child’s memories, Hall of Fame status, Lefty lives
by Lee Sullivan | February 28, 2024
With a quick glance through his obituary, it could be tempting to label Charles “Lefty” Driesell an almost tragic character: a man who dedicated 41...
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Fusing flavors results in delightful, relaxed date-night meal
By Georgia Hall | February 9, 2024
HUNTERSVILLE – Eez Fusion & Sushi in Huntersville's Birkdale Village has been beckoning me for years. As a Regal Unlimited moviegoer, I pass it weekly...