Catawba River Citizen

02/15/2022

The state treasurer paid a visit to Mountain Island to promote funds that people probably don't know they're owed.

CHARLOTTE – N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell has been traversing the state presenting checks to individuals, businesses and organizations for claiming what’s rightfully theirs through the NCCash program. “We’ve broken all records, paying out over $73 million in the last fiscal year to more than 1...

12/01/2021

Wine-making nuns to bring the community needed laughter.

HUNTERSVILLE – Hopewell High School needed a boost in the arm coming out of a pandemic and a fall full of the wrong kind of publicity. That's where the theater department came in. Their producti

11/11/2021

New rector has brought palpable enthusiasm to Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road.

HUNTERSVILLE — A new rector is bringing a fresh atmosphere to a nearly 140-year-old Episcopal church. The Rev. Garry Edwards, 60, has St. Mark's Episcopal Church buzzing once again since his intr

10/02/2021

See how Chex Grill, JackBeagle's and Traust Brewing scored on their latest health inspections.

Health departments in Mecklenburg and Gaston counties inspected the following restaurants and food-service establishments Aug. 15 to Sept. 16: Mountain Island/northwest Charlotte • Chex Grill and Wing

10/01/2021

Tuck Fest is back at the Whitewater Center for the first time in more than two years. See which bands are performing over the three-day event.

The Whitewater Center's signature event returns the first weekend of October for the first time since 2019. Tuck Fest will welcome thousands of visitors Friday through Sunday to take in the celeb

09/30/2021

What should the future of Latta Plantation look like?

HUNTERSVILLE – It was an uncharacteristically quiet summer at Historic Latta Plantation. The plantation house and farm, which date to 1800, have been shuttered since June, when backlash over promotion

09/17/2021

CMPD in search of third suspect connected with killing of Mountain Island 3-year-old.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating Kaleb Lawrence, 21, who is wanted for the murder of 3-year-old Asiah Figueroa. As a result of the inv

09/08/2021

Child a victim amid more than 80 rounds of gunshots on a Mountain Island street.

CHARLOTTE – A child under the age of 5 was killed from a gunshot wound late Tuesday night after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said more than 80 rounds were fired at homes off Rozzelles Landing Drive. A

09/02/2021

Pizzeria infuses more than 20 years of experience from New York restaurants.

LONG CREEK – More than 20 years of working in New York pizza joints has prepared the owner of Romeo & Juliet Pizzeria to share his romantic side with the community through Italian cuisine. Romio M

08/27/2021

Chex Grill & Wings, Billy’s Famous BBQ and Bright Star Grill are in the latest health inspections.

Health departments in Mecklenburg and Gaston counties inspected the following restaurants and food-service establishments July 16 to August 15: Mecklenburg County – Mountain Island/Northwest Charlotte

08/20/2021

Hopewell's two senior defensive backs represent how "trusting the process" can pay off.

HUNTERSVILLE – Major Weathers understands that he wasn't a starter as a freshman necessarily based on merit. With Jamelle Byrd entering his first year at Hopewell in 2018, winless seasons had bec

08/19/2021

A Mountain Island area resident is asking for the public's help in finding two lost dogs.

The owner of two dogs missing from the Overlook community in the Mountain Island Lake area is asking for the public's help in finding them. "Irish" and "Noda" escaped from a h

08/19/2021

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Mountain Island Charter returns a experienced quarterback and a host of medalists from the state champion track team.

https://catawbariver.lakenormanpublications.com/articles/2021-football-preview-mountain-island-charter-raptors/

While every team in the state dealt with one-of-a-kind circumstances last season, Mountain Island Charter dealt with another first: a losing season. Despite the uncharacteristic 2-5 mark, veteran coac

08/19/2021

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: West Meck better prepared as they enter new conference.

https://catawbariver.lakenormanpublications.com/articles/2021-football-preview-west-meck-hawks/

There are typically some growing pains in a first year of a new coach. West Meck faced the South Meck 7 conference champions to open the spring, then after a late schedule change, took on the triple o

08/02/2021

Mountain Island Charter's Washington named coach of the year by national organization.

After leading Mountain Island Charter to a 1A state championship in June, Robert Washington was named state boys Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

07/29/2021

How this former MICS star prepares for big step in softball career. (Official) Mountain Island Charter

https://www.lakenormanpublications.com/articles/hatzopoulos-prepares-for-next-step-after-impressing-in-batters-box-drive-thru-line/

06/26/2021

Mountain Island Charter runs away with track and field state championship.

GREENSBORO – Mountain Island Charter claimed the program's first-ever 1A track and field state championship Friday in dominant fashion. The Raptors collected golds in three individual events and

06/11/2021

Latta Plantation has deleted a description of its planned Juneteenth event that included some questionable references including "massa" and "white refugees who also have a story to tell."

HUNTERSVILLE – Mecklenburg County Friday it is "looking at its contract" with a vendor that provides programming at Historic Latta Plantation after the facility promoted an upcoming Juneteen

05/24/2021

See how Shuffletown Grill, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and South Main Kitchen scored on their latest health inspections.

Health departments in Mecklenburg and Gaston counties inspected the following restaurants and food-service establishments April 16 to May 15: Mecklenburg County – Mountain Island/Northwest Charlotte B

05/14/2021

Lounge offers comfort through ci**rs, drinks and leather seating.

MOUNT HOLLY – Almost a year after opening in the heart of the pandemic, a business co-owned by Mount Holly's mayor will celebrate its ribbon cutting this month. Situated at the entrance to downto

05/13/2021

See which local players will compete in the Queen City Bowl Friday night. MICS High School Football

Several local players were selected to the second annual Queen City Bowl, featuring the top high school football seniors from the greater Charlotte region. Put on by the Alliance Sportsmanship Foundat

05/07/2021

For many, this Mother’s Day will mark the moment when the mystery about when we will actually see our loved ones will end.

Of all the COVID-19 pandemic's consequences, the most painful aspect for many has been the inability to actually be with those we love. To share food from the same table, conversations in the sam

05/05/2021

Mountain Island Charter football team is looking for new assistant coaches.

https://catawbariver.lakenormanpublications.com/articles/mountain-island-charter-football-seeks-coordinators/

04/30/2021

Looking to get out on the water this weekend? Check out these spots for launching your boat.

https://catawbariver.lakenormanpublications.com/articles/where-to-launch-your-water-vessel-into-mountain-island-lake-catawba-river/

04/29/2021

Coulwood resident part of arrest that involved methamphetamine and he**in.

LINCOLNTON – A Coulwood woman was arrested early Wednesday morning on drug charges following a traffic stop in Lincoln County. Around 12:30 a.m., deputies in the 3500 block of N.C. 27 East observed a

04/29/2021

After a year's hiatus, River Jam returns this weekend to the Whitewater Center. Meet the Tennessee band who kicks off the music series.

The Whitewater Center's summer-long music series is returning May 1. After a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, River Jam will bring live music back to the middle of the world's large

04/28/2021

Nearby towns have The Vine and Emerald Necklace for their greenway systems. But should Mount Holly acknowledge a prominent citizen?

MOUNT HOLLY – In an effort to better promote its greenway system, Mount Holly is reaching out to the public to help name all of its routes. The city features more than 3 miles of greenway, with more i

04/27/2021

"You’re going to taste Cajun spice in everything I make." Seafood Boil NC

MOUNT HOLLY – What started off as being all about the seafood has transformed into a business for the people of Mount Holly. Rex White began delivering blue crab out of his car last March, after sever

04/23/2021

Find out how Lancaster's BBQ, Red Bowl and Circle G scored in their latest health inspections.

Health departments in Mecklenburg and Gaston counties inspected the following restaurants and food-service establishments March 16 to April 15: Mecklenburg County – Mountain Island/Northwest Charlotte

04/15/2021

Driver plows through yards, mailboxes near Calvary Baptist Church.

CHARLOTTE – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that involved a car traveling through fo