Wednesday, May 22, 2013
About 500 Boy Scouts from 24 area troops participated in the 25th annual Boy Scout Encampment on May 10-11 at McGuire Nuclear Station. Scouts spent the night on the EnergyExplorium lawn and took part various merit badge classes on May 11. Scouts could choose from 20 class topics,… read more about Boy Scouts, Duke Energy celebrate 25-year partnership
DAVIDSON – U.S. Rep. Mel Watt’s ties to Davidson aren’t the kind most politicians would have to a city near their governing district. Watt was a shoe-shiner at two segregated Davidson barbershops as a young boy. In a May 2 address to an oral history class at Davidson College, Watt – recently… read more about Watt discusses appointment, equality with students
Local major NASCAR teams • Mooresville: Penske Racing, Tommy Baldwin Racing, JR Motorsports, Turner Scott Motorsports, Swan Racing, Red Horse Racing • Huntersville: Joe Gibbs Racing • Cornelius: Michael Waltrip Racing • Denver: Eddie Sharp Racing Mooresville is known as Race… read more about NASCAR plans to maintain growth around the lake
Service industries in the Lake Norman area are growing, with likely continued expansion in the immediate future. By definition, businesses in the service industry perform work for a customer, and occasionally provide goods, but they’re not involved in manufacturing. Examples are law firms,… read more about Lake-area service industries are on solid footing
Denver resident and SouthLake Christian Academy senior Hannah Rhyne performs as Ivory Layne at her "Volume One" EP release party May 10 at the Cornelius Theatre. Layne performed for two sold-out crowds. She describes her music as "quirky" and "different" as she blends together thoughtful lyrics… read more about Ivory Layne releases EP with party at the palace
(Photo courtesy of Jack Moellendick) Run Wild 5K & Wild Child Fun Run raises more than $30,000 HUNTERSVILLE – The Run Wild 5K & Wild Child Fun Run on May 11 in Huntersville included Olympian Anthony Famiglietti, who finished first with a course record of 15:09, and Claire Naisby, who took the… read more about News Briefs
HUNTERSVILLE – Ensuring residents’ safety through police department upgrades and adding new town staff were major talking points of Huntersville commissioners’ May 14 budget meeting. Commissioners talked for more than two hours with local leaders, including Town Manager Greg Ferguson, Planning… read more about Huntersville board discusses budget, safety
James Ozias Ropp CORNELIUS – Funeral services for James Ozias Ropp, 70, were held May 15, 2013, at Mt. Zion Community Cemetery. Ropp died May 11, 2013, at the Levine-Dickson Hospice House. He was born in Bloomington, Ill., to Lidabelle Dever Ropp and the late Cornelius Ropp. Ropp was a… read more about Herald obituaries for May 16
DAVIDSON – The Davidson town board will send a vote in favor of toll lanes along Interstate 77 at the next Mecklenburg-Union Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting. MUMPO's vote on May 22 will determine if the project will move forward into the bidding stage. If approved, four… read more about Davidson voices support for toll lanes
CORNELIUS – Even if you aren’t affiliated with the North Mecklenburg Soccer Club, you’ve likely seen a minivan or 20 with the black-and-red, shield-shaped magnet on the bumper. The club has over 3,900 members of girls and boys ages 4 through adult, hailing from Denver to Concord and everywhere… read more about North Meck Soccer transitions to the Carolina Rapids
By Kaitlin Roberts You don’t have to cook a single veggie to support local farms around Lake Norman. Check out these farm-to-table dining options when you’re looking for your next bite. La Campania Café & Trattoria La Campania features authentic Italian cuisine. Its meat and veal… read more about Eating local around the lake
CORNELIUS – The 2013 Spring Social for the Executive Women of LKN will be held at 6 p.m. May 22 at the Wine Cellar in Cornelius. The group’s mission this year is “Sharing Our Strengths by Helping Local Women in Need.” They will be collecting rape crisis kits Safe Alliance. Rape crisis kits… read more about Executive Women of LKN hold benefit for Safe Alliance
CORNELIUS – American Legion Post 86 will hold a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m., May 27 at the Cornelius Veterans Monument on Main Street. The 30- to 45- minute program will include an invocation, presentation of the colors, the National Anthem, pledge of allegiance, performance by the Hough… read more about American Legion Post 86 to hold Memorial Day service
DAVIDSON – The Davidson Police Department has issued a warning to citizens about potential email scams after receiving several reports from residents regarding an email message titled, “Urgent Response!!!! Your Life Is In Danger”. After reviewing the content of the email, and researching its… read more about Davidson Police Department warns citizens of email hoax
CORNELIUS – Gotta Yoga in Cornelius will hold a donation-only yoga class to raise money for A Giving Spirit Foundation from 4-5 p.m. May 19. The class is for all skill levels and all are invited. A Giving Spirit Foundation benefits mothers in the greater Charlotte area who are experiencing… read more about Gotta Yoga holds donation class for A Giving Spirit Foundation
Lake levels climb after heavy rainfall Some parts of the Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake areas may experience flooding this week, according to Duke Energy. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning May 8 for eastern Lincoln County, southeastern Iredell County, western… read more about News briefs for May 10
Upcoming Lake Norman Yacht Club events • Discover Sailing Weekend, May 25-26 ($35 admission/day, $50 both days) • Lake Norman Hospice Regatta, May 31-June 2 • Independence Day Regatta, July 6-7 All events are at the yacht club, 297 Yacht Road, Mooresville. Visit… read more about Great 48 event highlights yacht club's summer slate