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From decisions shaping our growing communities to a hometown landmark celebrating 75 years, here’s a look at the news that matters around Lake Norman. This week’s roundup covers voting, power disruptions, local jobs and residential growth—with a brief summary of each story and a link to the full reporting.
Inside This Week’s Lake Norman Citizen
This week’s Lake Norman Citizen shines a spotlight on our community with two special pullouts: Lake Norman’s Women of Impact and 2026 Normy Award Winners. Take a look at the people and businesses being recognized throughout the Lake Norman area.
Read this week’s Lake Norman Citizen
Early Voting Surges in Huntersville
Huntersville voters are turning out in strong numbers ahead of the November election. Through October 24, voters with Huntersville addresses had cast 11,612 accepted ballots, including early in-person votes and mail ballots. In-person turnout was running 58% ahead of the comparable point in the 2022 midterms, according to Huntersville Today’s analysis of state election records.
Read the entire story at Huntersville Today
Power Outages Disrupt Troutman and Cornelius
Two separate incidents interrupted power and traffic around Lake Norman on October 27. In Troutman, an excavator pulled down a transmission line, leaving more than 10,000 customers without electricity before service was restored by 1 p.m. Later that evening, a vehicle struck a power pole in Cornelius, affecting approximately 3,500 customers and prompting a temporary closure along West Catawba Avenue.
Read the entire stories: Troutman outage | Cornelius crash and outage
Source: Queen City News, via AOL
Iredell Manufacturer Closures Will Affect 96 Jobs
Waste-container manufacturer Toter plans to close two Statesville facilities by December 22, affecting 96 employees. The closures involve operations on Speedball Road and Meacham Road, according to a layoff notice filed October 23. The announcement represents a significant employment development for Iredell County, where the company has operated for nearly 35 years.
Read the entire story from The Charlotte Observer, via AOL
Huntersville Approves 106-Townhome Development
Growth and transportation remain closely connected in Huntersville, where commissioners voted unanimously October 20 to approve Northline Row. The project will bring 106 townhomes to Old Statesville Road near a planned Red Line station. Approval came despite planning staff’s transportation concerns and includes conditions requiring four affordable homes, sidewalk improvements and a limit allowing no more than 20% of the homes to be rented.
Read the entire story at Huntersville Today
Davidson Soda Shop Celebrates 75 Years
A familiar gathering place in downtown Davidson reached a special milestone October 28: 75 years of serving the community. Originally opened in 1951 as the M&M Soda Shop, the Davidson Soda Shop has welcomed generations of students, residents and visitors. Its anniversary celebrates both a longstanding local business and the everyday connections that help give Davidson its hometown character.
Read the entire story at Cornelius Today
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