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Cornelius Schools Weigh New Boundary Lines as Bailey Middle Hits 162% Capacity

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is preparing to redraw middle school boundary lines across Cornelius, with a presentation to the Board of Education on Tuesday laying out two options that would reroute roughly 1,000 students currently zoned for Bailey and Francis Bradley middle schools. The driving force is overcrowding: Bailey Middle School now enrolls 1,703 students in a building with a stated capacity of 1,050, putting it at 162.2 percent of capacity and making it, according to the presentation, the most over-capacity school in the district. Francis Bradley Middle School, on Beatties Ford Road in Huntersville, isn't far behind at 101.5 percent capacity, with 1,091 students enrolled against a capacity of 1,075.

Cornelius, NC · 18h
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Former Daytona 500 Champion Sells Stunning Lake Norman Mansion for $9.2 Million

Former Daytona 500 champion Jamie McMurray has officially parted ways with a sprawling piece of North Carolina real estate, and the final sale price is enough to turn a few heads. The retired NASCAR driver and current television analyst sold his 33.6-acre Lake Norman estate in Mooresville for $9.2 million,...

Mooresville, NC · 1d
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Huskies Aim to Build on First Season Under Maye

By Ryan Moxon – The Hough boys basketball team begins their season tonight with a new standard, a challenging schedule and a coach who wants his players to be the toughest team in the gym every night. Head coach Beau Maye, beginning his second season at the helm, is...

Cornelius, NC · 1d
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Thom Tillis’ Upcoming Employment at Davidson

In early October, the Martin Institute of Public Good announced that Republican Senator Thom Tillis would be serving as a “leader-in-residence” for one year starting in spring 2027. In addition to Tillis, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice and President of the Arab American Institute James Zogby will serve as leaders-in-residence next year.

Davidson, NC · 2d
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Huntersville board approves land annexations; Palillo proposes ordinance changes

HUNTERSVILLE – The town of Huntersville grew by more than 192 acres at the Nov. 2 town board meeting, where commissioners voted unanimously to annex two areas into town limits. Commissioners adopted an annexation ordinance to bring Shea Homes’ Carolina’s Westmoreland Farms, which comprises nearly 184 acres across 13...

Huntersville, NC · 1d

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Lake Norman Drivers Brace for Closures on I-77 as 10-Lane Bridge Project Begins

Temporary single-lane closures began this week near Exit 36 and N.C. 150 in Mooresville. Crews are installing a new safety barrier and pavement markings before shifting traffic. Once that work is complete, I-77 traffic will move from the median toward the outside lanes. Crews will then begin constructing interior supports...

Mooresville, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

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On eve of playoff debut, nationally ranked Hough football investigated, cleared

Nationally ranked Hough High School will make its 2026 N.C. high school football playoff debut Friday night at home against Palisades. The Observer has learned that the N.C. High School Athletic Association investigated a potential rules violation concerning student-athlete eligibility on the team, and referred the case to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. No violations were found. “When concerns regarding residency or eligibility are raised, those concerns are reviewed through the appropriate CMS processes, including coordination with CMS Athletics and CMS Student Placement,” said CMS spokesperson Tom Miner. “Hough High School has consistently worked closely with district staff to address any residency or eligibility questions that have been brought forward.” The Observer reached out to Hough athletic director Derek Butler and principal David Farley for comment. Neither responded. Miner said there is no current investigation ongoing at the school, despite a claim made via email to The Observer earlier this week. That claim was forwarded to Hough and CMS officials. “As appropriate,” Miner said, “the school has taken proactive steps to verify residency information and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements. The questions raised in the recent correspondence are not supported by the information available to the school. Further, CMS is not aware

Cornelius, NC · 3h

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Former NC lawmaker and former Mooresville commissioner face embezzlement charges

Mooresville, NC · 16h

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New Location For Everyone Favorite Soul

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte soul food favorite is taking its family recipes and Southern hospitality beyond the Queen City. Nana Morrison’s Soul Food is expanding with a fifth location planned for Huntersville in the Lake Norman area. The new restaurant is expected to open at 9810 Gilead...

Charlotte, NC · 12h

WSOC Charlotte

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This city ranks No. 31 on new list of best small cities in America

Livability.com weighed 100 data points across eight categories: economy; housing and cost of living; amenities; transportation; environment; safety; education; and health.

Huntersville, NC · 19h

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Iredell Health breaks ground on new primary and urgent care clinics in Mooresville

Iredell Health System announced Tuesday plans to open Perth Primary Care and Iredell Urgent Care – Perth Road in Mooresville by next fall. These new practices will be located on Kingshall Road off Perth Road. This addition comes in response to the significant growth in the Lake Norman area.

Mooresville, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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Goats to tackle invasive plants at Huntersville park

Huntersville Parks and Recreation has deployed a herd of goats to North Mecklenburg Park to help manage invasive plants along the greenway and mountain bike trail.

Huntersville, NC · 1d

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Key North Carolina elections still too close to call as county boards review ballots

North Carolina · 3h

Charlotte Observer

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Vietnamese sandwich and bubble tea restaurant opens in Lake Norman retail center

Co-owners Tracy Quach and Luynh Nguyen have brought the authentic flavors and ingredients of their native Vietnam to Lake Norman with their new bánh mì and bubble tea restaurant, Vietopia . The establishment opened Oct. 1 in the former R&B Tea space in the Winslow Bay Commons (SuperTarget) shopping center at N.C. 150 and Bluefield Road in Mooresville. “When we took over the shop, we wanted to create something special that you could not find around here,” Quach told CharlotteFive at the restaurant Wednesday. Bulgogi Beef ($9.50) is the most popular menu item, Quach said. The bánh mì item includes beef with a secret sauce, pickled Daikon, carrot, cucumber and cilantro. “Very fresh,” Quach said. “Everything homemade.” Other bánh mìs include the Vietnamese Cold Cuts ($9), pork, liver pate and Vietnamese ham; the Mooresville ($9.75), pork, ham and pate; the Vegetarian ($8), tofu and vegan ham; the Shredded Chicken ($9) and the Roasted Pork ($9.50). The Vietnamese baguette with each bánh mì “has a hollow inside, not too dense, a little crispy on the outside, and best when you eat it warm,” Quach said. Fresh spring rolls (pork, shrimp, beef and tofu selections) are $6.50 for two rolls and $9.50

Mooresville, NC · 1d

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This North Carolina Family-Owned Diner Still Serves Meals At An Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain From 1951

The burned-out “Time to Eat” sign in the back is probably my favorite thing about this diner. Nobody replaced it with something polished, and somehow that tells me exactly what kind of place this is. The North Carolina soda fountain has been serving customers since 1951 inside a...

Davidson, NC · 2d

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Half a century of shopping near Charlotte, North Carolina: all 7 of these malls still have shoppers inside

SouthPark grows from three department stores to five. On February 12, 1970, Belk and Ivey's opened their doors on what had been pasture at Sharon and Fairview roads, about six miles south of Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Sears joined them that August. The three department stores anchored SouthPark, an enclosed...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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West Charlotte lounge owners plan to give 500 families Thanksgiving grocery checks

The owners of Marquee Charlotte plan to give away 500 $25 Butterball gift checks on Nov. 15, according to a news release from the business. The owners of Marquee Charlotte, a tapas bar and lounge in West Charlotte's Enderly Park neighborhood, plan to give away 500 Thanksgiving grocery gift checks on Nov. 15, according to a news release from the business.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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HEARTS announces fall and winter cultural events

HUNTERSVILLE – Upcoming events in Huntersville, Denver and Statesville by HEARTS Collaborative bring new life to old places through community gatherings, historical presentations, seasonal teas, community service days and living history demonstrations across historic locations in three counties. Held at landmarks including the historic Hugh Torance House and Store,...

Denver, NC · 20h

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Lincoln Landmarks secures grant for Brevard’s Chapel Church project

DENVER – Lincoln Landmarks, Inc., a preservation nonprofit based in Lincoln County, has announced it has received a $50,000 grant to support the restoration of Brevard’s Chapel in Denver. Built in the late 1870s, the structure is not only historically and culturally important, but also architecturally important as...

Denver, NC · 1d

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Weekender: 37 things to do in Charlotte this weekend

The Southern Christmas Show returns this week. And there's a list of other events you'll want to add to the calendar this weekend if you're not feeling festive just yet. Friday, Nov. 13 🎁 Take the family to The Southern Christmas Show at The Park Expo and Conference Center to shop from hundreds of vendors. | Prices vary | Runs through Nov. 22 | Details 🍽️ Check out Clue: Murder on the Menu at Blume Studios Stage 2. | $114.59+ | Runs through Dec. 6 | Details 🩰 See a student showcase of aerial dancing at Aerial CLT. | $22.13 | 7-9:30pm | Details 🎶 Vibe to René Marie live at Middle C Jazz. | $32-$45 | Showings through Saturday | Details 🧠 Test your knowledge of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" with trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details 🏃 Compete in a 5K, 10K or half marathon at Whitewater Center after the sun sets. | $45-$85 | 5pm | Details 🛍️ Shop from VTGCLT's holiday pop-up shop with local and regional vendors across from the food stalls at Camp North End. | Free | Runs through

Charlotte, NC · 1d