Here’s my latest Sunday feature in the Charlotte Observer Lake Norman section, about local venues where you can hear some pretty cool music – beyond the club or concert hall. On a rainy Sunday afternoon, sweet confections line the counter at Heart 2 Heart Bakery & Cafe in Cornelius. Across the room, sweet jazz flows … More Lake Norman’s underground sound | The Charlotte Observer
Looked into a bit of Lake Norman history in my latest article for the Obs. Centre Church is surrounded by development in Mount Mourne, including Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, shopping centers and doctor’s offices. It’s an enclave of history, a church whose members fought in the Revolution, built Davidson College and founded a variety … More At 250, Centre Church Celebrates its History | Charlotte Observer
Why were all those emergency vehicles and helicopters at Exit 30 today? Davidson, Cornelius, and Mount Mourne firefighters, as well as Mecklenburg EMS and Davidson police, searched the Exit 30 area for a reported airplane down after 10:30am Friday, but turned up nothing. In the end
Here’s my latest piece The Charlotte Observer, online now and appearing in the Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015 Lake Norman section. For restaurant fans, something delicious has happened in downtown Davidson over the past year: A crop of new eateries has opened, turning Main Street into Lake Norman’s new “Restaurant Row.” Read it online: Downtown Davidson … More Downtown Davidson becomes ‘Restaurant Row’ | The Charlotte Observer
The Lake Norman YMCA has been buzzing with activity again this summer, with 500 campers a week on the waterfront, swimming lessons in the pools, gymnastics and other classes in the gyms, and a steady stream of youth and adults coming to work out. Staff and supporters also have been celebrating the Y’s 40 years … More After 40 years on lakefront, Lake Norman Y plans improvements | The Charlotte Observer
I’m surprised there hasn’t been more talk about this, but did you know: The Charlotte area is in a drought, with dry conditions not seen since 2011. In some places, it’s evident. Just take a look at the water levels on Lake Norman, which are running a few feet below target. (The level was 95.2 … More ICYMI: We’re in a drought
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