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Rise and shine, Lake Norman!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: A phone-free cocktail bar, a Bridgerton candlelight concert, and a foraging walk + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Lake Norman protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Accessible trips made easier: Mecklenburg County is expanding its non-emergency transportation to help Lake Norman seniors and people with disabilities reach medical appointments and groceries, with a cashless payment option coming soon — get all the details.

Inside a 1,100-square-foot hideaway: Dilworth’s cocktail bar Antagonist opened March 4 and takes your phone at the door, locking it for two hours to spark conversation, with villain-inspired drinks and plans to expand hours — read the full story.

Elevating culinary changemakers: Plated Possibilities, a five-part series from chefs Reyaña Radcliff and Marketa Appiah, celebrates Black female chefs through themed dining around Charlotte, kicking off today on International Women’s Day — get all the details.

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.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Earn your legend at Viking Dash
• Snap free photos with the Easter Bunny
• Learn Mahjong basics with Mahjong Mamas
• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• A home warranty that actually pays is 50% off right now

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Pho that hugs back: When a cold snap or long day hits, Hello Mẹ Vietnamese Restaurant comes through with slow-simmered phở, bright rice paper rolls, and Vietnamese iced coffee that actually wakes you up. Cozy for a solo slurp and easy for casual catch-ups. Your weeknight comfort bowl is sorted.

Thread therapy, anyone: Azalea Corner is Mooresville’s cozy quilting haven, stocked with cheerful cotton, handy notions, and low-pressure classes that nudge UFOs toward finally finished. When your stash starts side-eyeing you, a wander through the aisles offers the spark…and the fabric…to slip something new under the needle.

Classic diner comfort: Whether you swing by pre-commute or after the ballfields, Coffee House Diner serves breakfast all day, burgers from fresh, never-frozen Certified Angus Beef, and hot coffee that hits the spot. It’s the easy, no-fuss place to trade hellos with neighbors and feel right at home this week.

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 →

📆 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.

🚰 Water Treatment Plant Tour @ Mooresville Water Treatment Plant | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Mooresville’s water nerds are opening the doors for an adult-oriented tour of the plant, showing exactly how that clean, crisp tap magic happens. Come peek at the pipes and chemistry that keep up with sprinkler season, pool refills, and our ever-thirsty community.

🏥 Community Breast Ultrasound Screening @ Soul Wellness, Inc. (Event Meeting Room) 500 S. Main Street – Suite 113 Mooresville North Carolina, 28115 | Thursday (3/12) at 9:10 AM – HerScan is setting up at Soul Wellness on Main with fast, painless breast ultrasounds, no radiation, implant safe, radiologist read, $295. It finds what mammograms can miss, especially with dense tissue, and takes less time than your average Main Street coffee line.

🎻 Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings @ Denver United Methodist Church | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Ready to swap your Netflix queue for actual candlelight? A local string quartet tackles Bridgerton’s greatest hits at Trinity United Methodist Church, all swoon, no spoilers. Dress Regency if you must, or just enjoy candles, crisp acoustics, and a rare quiet hour.

✂ Spring Craft Expo @ South Iredell High School (Statesville) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Nothing says spring like wandering South Iredell’s shiny new gym in Statesville, coffee in hand, sniffing out local crafts, art, and dangerously good baked goods. Come browse, catch up with neighbors, and maybe spring-clean your walls. Makers, snag a 10×10 spot for $60, Wi-Fi included.

☘ Shamrocks & Shenanigans @ Downtown Mooresville | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Whether you’re in it for bagpipes, beer, or just a good neighborhood wander, downtown Mooresville turns Broad and Main into Shamrocks and Shenanigans. Grab a ticket for nine tastings, a lanyard, and a scarf, or just enjoy Pluto for Planet, Irish dancers, and food trucks.

🍄 Foraging Walk @ Davidson College | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Skip the grocery line and let Robin Greenfield, who’s foraging every bite this year, walk you through the wild salad bar hiding around Davidson College. Learn safe IDs, sustainable harvesting, and simple tricks to spot edible, medicinal plants. Surprisingly practical, oddly delightful.

🐰 Pictures with the Easter Bunny @ Coldwell Banker Realty (Mooresville) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Nothing beats free Easter Bunny photos, cookies, and a prize-packed egg hunt to keep the grandkids busy while you enjoy the punch. It’s all at Coldwell Banker Realty, with crafts, coloring, food trucks, and raffle giveaways, because apparently even the Bunny appreciates curb appeal.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/9 Find Your Muse Open Mic @ The Evening Muse (Charlotte) – 7:30 PM
• 3/10 Three’s Comedy Tour @ Cain Center For The Arts (Cornelius) – 7:00 PM
• 3/12 Cindi Nichols @ Bottles and Taps (Troutman) – 6:00 PM
• 3/13 Music Bingo @ Fresh Egg and Burgers Mooresville – 6:00 PM
• 3/14 St. Paddy’s Day Party @ The Cabin (Davidson) – 11:00 AM
• 3/15 Jon Singleton @ Tyler-Tallman Hall (Davidson) – 3:00 PM
• 3/16 Monday Music Bingo @ Gold Leaf Cigar Lounge (Mooresville) – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• This free tool makes it easy to find a financial advisor
• Got debt? See if you qualify to pay up to 45% less
• See if you can get a lower car insurance rate
• Protect your pet (and your wallet) with Spot

📻 Lake Norman report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 75°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 2%

Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 0 to 3 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West southwest wind around 2 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 20%

A slight chance of rain showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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