Scott Hastings

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🐉 Dragon boats are racing on Lake Norman this Saturday

May 13, 2026

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🐉 Dragon boats are racing on Lake Norman this Saturday

Also inside: a tiny Cornelius restaurant just earned a huge spotlight, more farmers markets are back, and the calendar is packed this weekend!

Scott Hastings

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🏁 Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. is coming to Cornelius!

May 6, 2026

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🏁 Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. is coming to Cornelius!

Also inside: a $1.4M makeover for Huntersville’s old Town Hall, the ultimate Mother’s Day brunch guide, and a John Denver sunset tribute.

Scott Hastings

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🍓 Berry good news: Strawberry season is officially here!

Apr 29, 2026

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🍓 Berry good news: Strawberry season is officially here!

Plus Hello Huntersville, a huge Birkdale rosé tasting, and a 6-band battle at Ghostface Brewing.

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🛤️ It took 20 years, but the Red Line just cleared its biggest hurdle

Apr 22, 2026

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🛤️ It took 20 years, but the Red Line just cleared its biggest hurdle

Also inside: Art on the Green returns, a local bookshop worth a stop, and a standout bistro at the golf course

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🌱 This 62-acre project is coming to Davidson

Apr 15, 2026

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🌱 This 62-acre project is coming to Davidson

Plus: a standout restaurant, spring finds at Sweet Magnolia, and a festival-filled weekend

Scott Hastings

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🎨 Fill up your April with porch weather, art walks, and wine nights!

Apr 8, 2026

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🎨 Fill up your April with porch weather, art walks, and wine nights!

See you outside: patio season is officially in session

Scott Hastings

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⛵ Cardboard boats... what could go wrong?

Mar 25, 2026

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⛵ Cardboard boats... what could go wrong?

Easter plans are looking pretty solid this year; the lake is calling and people are answering!

Scott Hastings