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Rise and shine, Lake Norman!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Adult Flashlight Easter Scramble, NC 115 closure, and Roger McGuinn + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many North Carolina drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*
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📰 In the news
Urban forestry recognitions statewide: North Carolina observes Arbor Day this Friday. The N.C. Forest Service announced several communities, including Davidson and Concord, earned 2025 Tree City USA Growth Awards — see who earned designations.
Major corridor changes ahead: Lake Norman drivers NC 115 in Cornelius and Davidson is set to close for a $15 million project, shifting traffic to Potts Street and adding planned roundabouts and upgrades — get all the details.
Rebrand signals remodeling push: The Designery has opened a North Charlotte location, offering full-service kitchen, bath and closet design for local homeowners, and added a New York site as the brand continues expanding — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Arcade night, sorted: Craving low-lift fun this week? The Pit Indoor Kart Racing packs a legit arcade plus laser tag, mini-golf, bumper cars, and VR—an easy way to shake off the workday and sneak in some friendly bragging rights without leaving Mooresville.
Make something memorable: From layered wood art that makes walls look smarter to laser-engraved cutting boards people swear are too pretty to use, Lena Mars turns your ideas into one-of-a-kind, handcrafted pieces. In the craft shop, co-creation transforms sketches into keepsakes that feel distinctly you.
Make room for life: Lake toys and the “I’ll deal with it later” pile taking over? North Meck Self Storage offers boat/RV parking, drive-up units, temperature control, gated security with cameras, online bill pay, and truck rentals to simplify the shuffle. Give your garage a breather this week.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍞 Sourdough & Shamrocks @ Rise Cafe (Mooresville) | Tuesday (3/17) at 11:00 AM – Skip the green beer and get lucky with a St. Patrick’s Day sourdough workshop at Rise Up Cafe, all supplies included, just bring a scale. Whether your starter is legendary or nonexistent, you will leave with dough, know-how, and a loaf to brag about.
🍪 Spring Cookie-Decorating Workshop @ King Canary Brewing (Mooresville) | Wednesday (3/18) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats spring vibes you can eat, so come decorate Easter-meets-spring cookies at this hands-on workshop. Learn a few icing tricks, pipe flowers and bunnies, then leave with a box of brag-worthy treats, a sugar high, and zero plastic grass.
🔦 Adult Flashlight Easter Scramble @ Troutman ESC Park | Friday (3/20) at 8:30 PM – If you’ve been itching to hunt Easter eggs without weaving around toddlers, grab a flashlight and join the 16-plus scramble after dark in the park. Candy, mystery prizes, and bragging rights await, and yes, you must pre-register, no on-site signups, no babies, strollers, or pets.
🏃 Christina Latini Memorial 8K @ Grand Oak Elementary (Huntersville) | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 AM – Lace up for an 8K honoring Christina Latini at Grand Oak Elementary on Stumptown Road in Huntersville. Run, walk, or power-stroll past folks you swear you know, then stick around for high-fives, heartfelt vibes, and the kind of bragging rights that play over brunch.
🌸 Spring Fling @ The Rumor Mill Market (Davidson) | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Head to The Rumor Mill Market’s Spring Fling, where beloved local artisans unveil fresh, floral, and actually useful spring creations. It’s peak small-town charm with quality goods, good chatter, and no FB phonies. Makers, email [email protected] to vend, not whoever’s DMing you.
🎸 Roger McGuinn @ Cain Center For The Arts (Cornelius) | Saturday (3/21) at 7:30 PM – Byrds legend Roger McGuinn is rolling through with that unmistakable jangle, the stories to match, and a set built for grown-up ears. Expect folk-rock history, a few singalongs to Mr. Tambourine Man and Turn! Turn! Turn!, and zero filler. Real deal, no tribute act.
🍳 Lake Norman Men That Cook @ The Venues at Langtree (Mooresville) | Sunday (3/22) at 11:00 AM – Lake Norman Men That Cook is serving a fundraiser you can taste, backed by Duke Health LKN Hospital, with teams vying for bragging rights in chili, BBQ, casseroles, vegetarian, and desserts. Eat, vote with your spoon, and call it charity while you lap Langtree.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Lake Norman report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 64°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 96%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
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