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The Birth of Cornelius: How Cotton Built a Town

September 28, 2026

Life Before the Lake How Cotton Built Cornelius Before the Water Came Before Lake Norman stretched across the Catawba River valley, before waterfront homes overlooked quiet coves, and before Cornelius…

Life Before The Lake – Battle of Cowans Ford

September 28, 2026

Today, the present site of the Battle of Cowan’s Ford rests under Lake Norman near Charlotte, North Carolina. Read about the battle that influenced the war.

Life Before The Lake – Inception of the Lake

September 28, 2026

William States Lee Sr. and millionaire industrialist James B. Duke, started building a series of dams along the Catawba River to provide hydroelectric power for textile mills.

Life Before The Lake – Early History of Davidson

September 28, 2026

In 1891, the town's name was changed from "Davidson College" to "Davidson", emblematic of the community's expanding roles for town and gown alike.

The Clues Within – The Body Knows with Julie Jetzer: Special Guest Lydia Ritenour, Massage and Bodywork Therapist

September 28, 2026

About This Episode Do you hold tension in your jaw without realizing it? In this episode of The Clues Within – The Body Knows, Julie Jetzer talks with massage and bodywork…

The Financial Advantage With Douglas Marion: Setting Effective Financial Goals for Sustainable Success

September 26, 2026

Financial goals are easier to act on when you know exactly what you’re working toward. In this edition of Financial Advantage, Douglas Marion explains how the S.M.A.R.T. framework can turn a…

Top Headlines of the Week from the Lake Norman Citizen:

September 25, 2026

The Longest Table celebrates ‘The Power of We’ What happens when neighbors sit down together and make room for conversation? The Longest Table brings people across Iredell County together to…

Family Weekend Activities Around Lake NormanSeptember 25–27

September 23, 2026

Looking for fun things to do around Lake Norman this weekend? Whether you’re into hands-on craft workshops, themed treats, or cozy game nights, there’s something for everyone—rain or shine!

The Fantasy Advantage with Glenn Slezak – Week 3

September 23, 2026

About this Week Fantasy Advantage: Week 3 The fantasy football world feels upside down after another week of quarterback injuries. Glenn Slezak sorts through what the uncertainty could mean for…

Worth the Pour with Swanky Straw – A Visit to Murto Made in Huntersville

September 22, 2026

About This Episode The Worth the Pour crew follows the tiki torches to Murto Made Distillery’s tucked-away Huntersville location. Inside, they watch the bartender make three cocktails: a smoked Old Fashioned, the…