Lake Norman Citizen

05/09/2024

Nearly two dozen students spent their summers working with businesses across the Lake Norman area.

HUNTERSVILLE – Nearly two dozen students who spent their summers working with local businesses across the Lake Norman area shared the impact the PIVOT Internship Program made on them with members of the community last month. The program, run for a second year by the Lake Norman Economic Developmen...

05/09/2024

Despite being the youngest skier at the tournament, a local boy was crowned national champion in his division.

DAVIDSON – A Davidson youngster is continuing in his winning barefoot ways. Logan Harrington, 11, recently competed in the Barefoot Waterski Nationals in Helena, Mont., and won the Boys B age division (12 and under). The youngest skier at the tournament, Harrington took first place in Boys B Slalo...

04/09/2024

The acquisition of eight units in the Parkside Commons development represents a new aspect of town involvement in affordable housing efforts.

DAVIDSON – Putting the final touches on a pilot program partnership providing additional affordable housing opportunities for town residents, the town has formally accepted support-agency funding to acquire – temporarily – townhomes in a new community development. Consummating a detailed affor...

04/09/2024

Recently released data includes food insecurity and reading proficiency as areas where families are struggling. Angels & Sparrows Community Table and Resource Center is tackling both issues, but the need is still great.

HUNTERSVILLE – New data from statewide child advocacy nonprofit NC Child shows where North Carolina’s children and families are struggling when it comes to issues including maternal and infant health, educational attainment, economic security, safety and health and wellness. NC Child aggregates ...

03/09/2024

Coming into the year, SouthLake Christian hadn’t won a game since October 2021, but now the Eagles have won two of three to open the season.

Story: https://www.lakenormanpublications.com/articles/southlake-christian-eagles-soar-to-best-start-in-five-years/

Photos: https://www.lakenormanpublications.com/gallery/photos-southlake-christian-vs-pine-lake-prep-football/

HUNTERSVILLE – SouthLake Christian has staked its claim as an early contender for the most improved football team in the Lake Norman area, defeating Pine Lake Prep 39-20 to notch a second victory in three weeks after going winless in each of the past two seasons. “I said it after the first game,...

01/09/2024

Check out these photos from Friday night’s game between CSD and Charlotte Country Day, which was cancelled after being halted by a lightning delay in the second quarter.

DAVIDSON -- The CSD Spartans played host to the Charlotte Country Day Buccaneers on Aug. 30, but the game was delayed due to lightning early in the second quarter and ultimately canceled without a break in the weather.

30/08/2024

Vicky Bruce of Cornelius recently scored the first-ever goal in the USL Super League while playing for Carolina Ascent FC in Charlotte.

CHARLOTTE – The Carolina Ascent Football Club played its first-ever game on Aug. 17, defeating the DC Power Football Club 1-0 at American Legion Memorial Stadium to open the inaugural season of the USL Super League. The game-winning goal – and the first goal ever scored in the history of the lea...

30/08/2024

Find out what’s in store for the 20th season of Music @ St. Alban’s.

DAVIDSON – Music at St. Alban’s (M@SA) announced its season opener on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m. It will be one of eight concerts of varied genres performed by world-class musicians. Together they promise a rich array of artistry and engaging entertainment. The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra ...

29/08/2024

The “Share a Smile” coloring page inside the July 19 edition of the Citizen inspired a world-renowned artist, photographer and author living in Denver, who gifted her work to a local assisted living facility.

HUNTERSVILLE – A world-renowned artist, photographer and author living in Denver was inspired by the “Share a Smile” coloring page in the Citizen’s July 19 edition and created a sunny surprise for a Huntersville assisted living facility. Hélène Gaillet de Neergaard painted and framed the ....

29/08/2024

Birkdale Point, a 33-acre office park, recently underwent renovations.

HUNTERSVILLE – Extensive renovations to an office park adjacent to Birkdale Village have been revealed. Birkdale Point on Northpointe Executive Park Drive off Northcross Drive, previously named Northpointe Executive Park, is a 33-acre office park with 201,310 square feet of office space. Over the ...

29/08/2024

If the tax comes to fruition, it’s estimated Cornelius would receive $5.75 million for road projects in year one.

CORNELIUS – The town board voiced unanimous support for draft legislation crafted with input provided by Town Manager Anthony Grant to be submitted to the N.C. General Assembly (NCGA) seeking authorization for a countywide sales-tax referendum that, if approved, would result in a one-cent increase...

28/08/2024

The town uses an application process where nonprofits outline how much money they are requesting and what they plan to do with the funds.

HUNTERSVILLE – The Huntersville Town Board voted to approve $210,000 in funds for local nonprofits on Aug. 20, part of an annual funding request process that gives back to the community. The town uses an application process where nonprofits outline how much money they are requesting and what they ...

28/08/2024

Despite already exceeding its brick-and-mortar capacity, Bailey Middle is preparing for an influx of students next year.

CORNELIUS – A change already approved by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education (BOE) has North Mecklenburg families concerned about the 2025-2026 school year. The BOE signed off in February on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ (CMS) plans to revert Davidson K-8 School to a traditional kinder...

23/08/2024

Check out this week’s Lake Norman Citizen in full, including the 2024 High School Football Preview, at the link below:

23/08/2024

Despite a mid-season injury at quarterback, the Crusaders won their way into the playoffs a year ago. Find out how Christ the King plans to build on that late season success in 2024.

HUNTERSVILLE – Christ the King had a wrench thrown in its plans at the halfway point last season when starting quarterback Patrick Walsh went down with an injury at the end of September. Despite having to toss a freshman into the fire at the position unexpectedly, the Crusaders managed to salvage ...

23/08/2024

The Raptors feature speed all over the field and a senior quarterback who ranked top 10 in the state last year with nearly 3,500 passing yards.

MT. HOLLY – Mountain Island Charter put up points in bunches last season and don’t expect the onslaught to stop any time soon. Senior quarterback Grayson Harvey is back for his second season in the system, looking to improve on a monster year in which he totaled nearly 3,500 passing yards with 2...

23/08/2024

Led by a senior who’s done almost everything for the team in his first three years at CSD, the Spartans are primed to continue climbing the 2A ranks.

Brandon Albert feature: https://www.lakenormanpublications.com/articles/renaissance-man-albert-does-it-all-at-community-school-of-davidson/

Team preview: https://www.lakenormanpublications.com/articles/2024-football-preview-csd-spartans/

DAVIDSON – At the high school level, it’s not uncommon for a player to feature on both sides of the ball and play at a high level in each phase. What is uncommon is the versatility of Community School of Davidson senior Brandon Albert, a four-year varsity starter who regularly plays multiple pos...

23/08/2024

Hopewell posted its most wins since 2019 last year, with the Titans hoping to continue that upward trend in 2024.

HUNTERSVILLE – Hopewell showed steady progress in year two under head coach Brandon Gentry, achieving its highest win total since 2019 and climbing out of the cellar in the Queen City 3A/4A conference standings. The Titans face a tall task in trying to continue that ascension to the top of one of ...

23/08/2024

While hit hard by transfers, there’s excitement around the North Meck program as a former star player takes the reins as head coach with an inspired defense led by an SEC talent.

Charles House feature: https://www.lakenormanpublications.com/articles/charles-in-charge-house-sets-sights-on-new-heights-at-north-meck/

Daryl Vereen feature: https://www.lakenormanpublications.com/articles/legendary-viking-returns-to-lead-north-meck-as-head-coach/

Team preview: https://www.lakenormanpublications.com/articles/2024-football-preview-north-meck-vikings/

HUNTERSVILLE – North Meck defensive lineman Charles House had a big summer in every sense of the word. The star senior – a four-year varsity starter and three-star recruit in the class of 2025 ranked among the top 30 players in the state by 247 Sports – committed to play collegiately at the Un...

23/08/2024

The Huskies consistently rank among the top teams in the state. Is this the year Hough wins its first state championship?

CORNELIUS – The Hough Huskies are one of the most consistently competitive teams statewide, having won at least two playoff games in each of the past three seasons, with 2016 being the last time Hough didn’t advance in the playoffs. But that’s not enough and the hunger is palpable within a pro...

22/08/2024

With a boost in numbers and an infusion of talent, SouthLake Christian looks to bounce back in a big way in 2024.

HUNTERSVILLE – There’s a buzz building around the SouthLake Christian football program that’s only going to intensify after the team’s Aug. 16 season-opening victory versus Grace Christian. As a member of the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association, the Eagles started their season a we...

22/08/2024

In its final season without conference affiliation, the Lake Norman Charter football team will try to build on last year’s 6-3 record.

HUNTERSVILLE – It’s year two under head coach Matt Montroy and the Lake Norman Charter Knights are looking to build on last year’s 6-3 record. This season also marks the final year without conference affiliation for the Knights, who last played in a league in the fall of 2019. Last year’s su...

22/08/2024

Visit Lake Norman and it’s class of summer interns helped beautify a Mountain Island Lake access ramp in honor of the lake’s centennial year.

Visit Lake Norman (VLN) recently organized a July 30 clean-up of the N.C. Wildlife Neck Road boat ramp in Huntersville that provides access to Mountain Island Lake. The initiative was inspired by VLN’s involvement as an Outdoor North Carolina (NC) Alliance partner. The location was selected in hon...

21/08/2024

The Eastfield park won’t have recreational facilities like ball fields but will feature mountain bike trails, hiking trails, nature-inspired play areas, a dog park and a shelter for community gatherings.

HUNTERSVILLE – Adventure is on the horizon! The master plan for Mecklenburg County’s very first adventure park, a regional park off Eastfield Road, is complete, and the elements of Phase I are being shared with the public. Nearly 100 people attended a Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation open ...

21/08/2024

The Davidson board dedicated most of its Aug. 13 meeting to discussions involving efforts to promote and pursue sustainability and affordable housing objectives.

DAVIDSON – Sharpening its focus on prioritized and adopted policies, the town board dedicated most of its Aug. 13 meeting to discussions involving efforts to promote and pursue sustainability and affordable housing objectives. Meeting for the first time in nearly a month, the board received an upd...

21/08/2024

Check out these photos from the Countdown to Kindergarten event hosted by Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville.

HUNTERSVILLE – On Aug. 13, Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville held its annual Countdown to Kindergarten, a community-wide event celebrating children entering kindergarten. The soon-to-be students met local kindergarten teachers, engaged in hands-on interactive exhibits and participated in skill-bui...

17/08/2024

Check out these photos from last night’s season-opening victory for the SouthLake Christian football team.

HUNTERSVILLE -- The SouthLake Christian Eagles opened a new football season by thumping Grace Christian 54-13 at home on Aug. 16. The Eagles stormed out to a 47-0 halftime lead and the second half was played with a running clock due to the lopsidedness of the game. SouthLake (1-0) will be back in ac...

16/08/2024

Both projects are expected to wrap up by mid-September, weather permitting.

HUNTERSVILLE – Several streets near downtown Huntersville will be closed overnight through the next few weeks for road improvements. Contractors working on the Hamlets at Huntersville project began overnight lane shifts on N.C. 115 Aug. 6 to make roadway improvements to N.C. 115 required by the No...

15/08/2024

Phase I construction is scheduled to begin next month with the intention of having the courts open to the public next summer.

CORNELIUS – The first phase of the Bailey Road Park court complex project received the green light earlier this month, with commissioners voting unanimously in favor of awarding two contracts, including one for court construction and another for light installation. The board approved a contract wi...

14/08/2024

The NCDOT’s plan to widen Gilead does not align with the Huntersville Downtown Master Plan’s vision for a walkable town center and would impact properties and businesses.

HUNTERSVILLE – The town is preparing to formally reject money from the North Carolina Department of Transportation to stop plans to widen Gilead Road to six lanes at N.C. 115 in downtown. “It looks like the board is ready to move on with this next phase of being the first municipality to turn do...