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Lake Norman, NC
42Events this week
6Free things to do
91New spots
90New stories

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This week in Lake Norman

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 42 events, day by day →

Epic Networking - 1st and 3rd Friday of each month - Mooresville

Friday 11:30am · Rise Cafe Mooresville

Women’s Self Defense

Friday 5:30pm · Wander Braga Jiu Jitsu

Just Serendipity

Friday 7pm · The Harp And Crown Pub And Kitchen

Karaoke Party Every Friday & Saturday

Friday 8pm · In The Wind Bar

Community Harvest Festival Day

Saturday 8am · Troutman Church of God

New in Lake Norman

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Kunu Coffee Co.

Cafes

Your midweek coffee hero: Kunu Coffee Co.

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A Great Furniture Place

Home & Garden

Freshen up your space: From sofas and sectionals to dining sets, home office finds, and supportive mattresses including Comfort Sleep, A Great Furniture Place right here in Statesville nails that cozy-meets-classy vibe locals actually use.

agreatfurnitureplace.com ↗

The Guesthouse | A Choplin’s Restaurant

Restaurants

Elevated local dinner plans: The Guesthouse | A Choplin’s Restaurant brings seasonal, modern American plates, an elevated bar program, and just-right vibes for date nights, celebrations, or a well-earned weeknight treat.

choplinstheguesthouse.com ↗

Lake Norman’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Lake Norman’s best →

Most read in Lake Norman

The five stories Lake Norman readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Michael Jordan Rebuilds $2.8 Million Lakefront Mansion in North Carolina

    Basketball legend Michael Jordan has begun construction on a new lakefront estate in North Carolina, completely demolishing the $2.8 million (KES 360 million) property he originally purchased on the site.

    Full story at streamlinefeed.co.ke ↗

  2. North Carolina Officer Fired After Girlfriend Arrested for Tracking Ex-Wife With License Plate Readers

    The Cornelius Police Department in North Carolina has dismissed Officer Edward Florentino after his girlfriend, Elizabeth Snowman, was arrested for using the town's Flock system to track her ex-Wife's movements.

    Full story at 1077thebounce.com ↗

  3. Little Mama's Italian Opens Third Location in Cornelius

    Little Mama's Italian opened its third location in Cornelius, North Carolina, on Monday, September 7.

    Full story at v1019.com ↗

  4. How a decades-old fight is shaping the I-77 South toll lane debate today

    The I-77 South toll lane debate is shaping the Charlotte City Council's decision to rescind support for the project.

    Full story at charlotteobserver.com ↗

  5. Mooresville man wants answers after finding sharp metal object in his driveway

    Chuck Daymude of Mooresville, North Carolina, found a sharp metal object in his driveway, a caltrop or jackrock, which dates back to ancient times and can be used to deflate or destroy tires, generally illegal in the use of these weapons.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

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