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🍽️ A new date-night spot opens in Huntersville

Sep 2, 2026

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3 min read

🍽️ A new date-night spot opens in Huntersville

Also inside: A second Sheetz coming to LKN, $241K in Huntersville grants, and a unique market in Davidson.

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🍩 Cornelius gets its square donuts back

Aug 26, 2026

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4 min read

🍩 Cornelius gets its square donuts back

Plus: Handcrafted pasta, a longtime local bike shop and plenty to do around Lake Norman this weekend

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🐐 A very hungry cleanup crew is at work

Aug 19, 2026

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4 min read

🐐 A very hungry cleanup crew is at work

Plus: A cozy lunch stop, end-of-summer shopping and a packed events calendar.

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🍷 Jetton Village just got a new sip + stroll district

Aug 12, 2026

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4 min read

🍷 Jetton Village just got a new sip + stroll district

Also inside: High-speed indoor go-karts, see what’s planned near the Red Line + discover a Huntersville Italian favorite.

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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📅 A better plan for teacher workdays

Aug 5, 2026

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4 min read

📅 A better plan for teacher workdays

Plus: A new dog resort and spa, a family-owned restaurant and end-of-summer fun!

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🏠 Lake Norman's fish are getting upgraded "apartments"

Jul 29, 2026

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3 min read

🏠 Lake Norman's fish are getting upgraded "apartments"

Also inside: Cornelius’ downtown plan, Sunday jazz brunch and one last wild summer adventure

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🍴 Date night just got a little cheaper

Jul 22, 2026

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3 min read

🍴 Date night just got a little cheaper

Plus: A waterfront community, wood-fired favorites and an easy sunset paddle

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🎓 Davidson College makes tuition free for many families

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

🎓 Davidson College makes tuition free for many families

Plus: a lakeside pasta favorite, free trial music lessons, and Normie’s birthday

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🚗 A new I-77 exit moves one step closer

Jul 8, 2026

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3 min read

🚗 A new I-77 exit moves one step closer

Plus: Lake Norman treasure dives, Davidson patio dining, and foam party fun

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🎆 Your ultimate Lake Norman 4th of July event guide

Jul 1, 2026

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3 min read

🎆 Your ultimate Lake Norman 4th of July event guide

Plus Cornelius history on the move, a Troutman growth update, and a neighborhood spot for wings and patio drinks.

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🔎 Downtown is turning into a summer scavenger hunt

Jun 24, 2026

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3 min read

🔎 Downtown is turning into a summer scavenger hunt

Plus, burgers on the patio, cute summer shopping in Davidson, and a full lineup of Lake Norman events.

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🥩 The Kindreds are bringing steak to Main Street

Jun 17, 2026

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3 min read

🥩 The Kindreds are bringing steak to Main Street

A community fitness celebration, waterfront dining, vintage cars, and plenty of ways to celebrate Dad this weekend.

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🍎 Free summer meals for Mooresville kids

Jun 10, 2026

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3 min read

🍎 Free summer meals for Mooresville kids

Plus Troutman’s Citizen of the Year, a Main Street speakeasy, and a weekend full of music, markets, and summer fun.

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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⛳ A new 24/7 golf spot just opened in Cornelius

Jun 3, 2026

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3 min read

⛳ A new 24/7 golf spot just opened in Cornelius

Insider highlights: California-style tacos in Davidson, a bustling sports card clubhouse, and a weekend food truck festival.

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🌊 Summer's officially underway and we have your kickoff playbook

May 27, 2026

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3 min read

🌊 Summer's officially underway and we have your kickoff playbook

Also featured: a James Beard-tipped lakefront menu, Lake Norman beats Lake Michigan in the rankings, and Mooresville's downtown national win.

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🏆 Lake Norman’s small business winners are in

May 20, 2026

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3 min read

🏆 Lake Norman’s small business winners are in

Plus, pottery in a historic home, Memorial Day events, and barbecue for the long weekend

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🐉 Dragon boats are racing on Lake Norman this Saturday

May 13, 2026

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3 min read

🐉 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
Scott Hastings

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🏁 Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. is coming to Cornelius!

May 6, 2026

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4 min read

🏁 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
Scott Hastings

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🍓 Berry good news: Strawberry season is officially here!

Apr 29, 2026

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4 min read

🍓 Berry good news: Strawberry season is officially here!

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

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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

Apr 22, 2026

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3 min read

🛤️ 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

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🌱 This 62-acre project is coming to Davidson

Apr 15, 2026

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11 min read

🌱 This 62-acre project is coming to Davidson

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

Scott Hastings
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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11 min read

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

See you outside: patio season is officially in session

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🥂 Brunch, bunnies, and a big weekend!

Apr 1, 2026

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11 min read

🥂 Brunch, bunnies, and a big weekend!

Handcrafted Easter chocolate, local student artwork, and a national spotlight on a hometown nonprofit

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⛵ Cardboard boats... what could go wrong?

Mar 25, 2026

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11 min read

⛵ Cardboard boats... what could go wrong?

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

Scott Hastings
Scott Hastings

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🌸 Spring’s waking up around Lake Norman

Mar 18, 2026

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10 min read

🌸 Spring’s waking up around Lake Norman

Also inside: a South Main detour, the biggest NY slices in town, and donuts with the Easter Bunny this weekend

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