Community
LKN Chamber names 2 Huntersville businesses ‘Business of the Year’
The Kilted Buffalo and Savory Moments named 2016 Small Businesses of the Year by the Lake Norman Chamber Two Huntersville businesses were named Small Business of the Year by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. Savory Moments and Kilted Buffalo were recognized for their entrepreneurship, growth, and community involvement. Incoming Chamber Chairman Jay Lesemann Jr. was on […]
Mini cell towers boost phone service
Tired of cell phone calls dropping out? Here’s some good news: New mini cell towers that augment service in dead spots and high-demand locations are going up in Huntersville, and other nearby towns are watching carefully how they work out. Called distributed antenna systems, the poles are being put up by private companies, which then sell […]
Growth vs. farms at May 13 Newsmakers Breakfast
It’s “Point-Counterpoint” at the Business Today Newsmakers Breakfast May 13 at The Peninsula Club. Charles Knox, a developer and real estate broker who founded Huntersville-based The Knox Group, and Zack Wyatt, a Cornelius resident who is founder of Carolina Farm Trust, which seeks to preserve farmland, will discuss “Growth & Infrastructure: What’s next?” in a Q&A […]
Visit Lake Norman celebrates National Tourism Week
May 2. The first full week of May is annually recognized as National Travel and Tourism Week, a tradition first celebrated in 1984. Visit Lake Norman will celebrate the power of tourism by giving away tickets to various local and regional attractions and events, including Rural Hill’s NC Brewers and Music Festival, Lake Norman Comedy Zone […]
Anti-toll forces gain speed in I-77 battle
April 29. UPDATED 5:45. By Dave Yochum. Growing bipartisan support, underscored by a bill introduced this week by NC Rep. Tricia Cotham, a Democrat from Matthews, is giving renewed strength to efforts to stop the Interstate 77 toll lane project. Meanwhile, anti-toll forces assembled on the I-77 bridge at Exit 28 in Cornelius for a full-scale demonstration […]
Anti-toll demonstration at 5:30 pm spans parties, communities
April 29. By Dave Yochum. Growing bipartisan support, underscored by a bill introduced this week by NC Rep. Tricia Cotham, a Democrat from Matthews, is giving renewed strength to efforts to stop the Interstate 77 toll lane project. Meanwhile, anti-toll forces will be gathering on the I-77 bridge at Exit 28 in Cornelius for a […]
Classica puts W. Catawba proposal on hold
April 29. By Dave Vieser. Classica Homes has put its rezoning request for 40 attached, age-restricted homes on hold due to new information just received from the state DOT regarding the future widening of West Catawba. As a result, there won’t be a public hearing or any decision on their application at the Monday May 2 Cornelius Town […]
Renovations up as Baby Boomers depart from grandparents’ choices
By Erica Batten. Renovating before selling is a must for Baby Boomers looking to downsize even if they don’t plan on moving any time soon. Stephanie Gossett, regional vice president of Allen Tate’s Lake Norman region, said Boomers, identified as people born between 1946 and 1964, want the same amenities as those in the market for […]
Mooresville to host Race City Festival
April 28. The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce will host the 33rd annual Race City Festival May 14 in downtown Mooresville. The only outdoor street fair in our area, the family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, 200 vendor booths, a food court, beer garden, arts, crafts, antiques, business displays, local mascots and NASCAR racing displays. Downtown […]
