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... everyone! It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a great date night restaurant, somewhere perfect to catch a live music performance, the shop that will have that spot-on gift idea or a destination for your interior decorating ideas, turns out the Lake Norman area is home to them all, and all of us are better for that.
We recently wrapped up our annual Lake Norman’s Best Readers Choice Awards, and have dedicated a significant part of this month’s edition to highlighting our high-flying local businesses. Across 34 categories, our readers selected their favorites, with 12 of them being first-time winners. That’s a big deal in a very competitive – but very friendly – business environment. This area continues to grow, for better or worse, but what it means for those of us who have chosen to call one of our several Lake Norman-area towns our home is that we are truly coming into our own when it comes to top-notch places to dine, shop or maybe pamper ourselves a little bit.
Those ventures no longer require a trip into that large city to the south of us which shall remain nameless (where the streets change names every three or four blocks, and good luck getting there in less time than it takes for a gallon of milk to sour). Thanks to our local, hard-charging entrepreneurs, there really is no need to head south of I-485’s northern perimeter for a mouthwatering steak, a place to soothe your artistic side, somewhere for some beautiful bling or a place to grab a great workout.
My family moved here a bit more than 22 years ago, and while I know I will never be considered a local (I thought that by marrying a Concord boy, that would possibly get me a pass), I take as much pride in my newfound Lake Norman home as anyone who may have lived here when this place was just a wide spot in the Catawba River.
We can’t call the Lake Norman area a “best-kept secret” anymore. Word is absolutely getting out, as we can see from the growth that’s happened over the years. And that growth – for all its bumps and warts – has brought us the thriving and creative business community that we all benefit from, and that we celebrate in this issue.
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‘The voters got it right’
We send our congratulations to Reya, Mooresville’s recently elected Dog Mayor for a one-year term. Reya prevailed through the nomination and resident voting process facilitated by the Mooresville Youth Council (MYC), a youth volunteer program that serves as a steppingstone for young individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact in their community. MYC members work with various town departments to coordinate the nominating and voting process, as well as to get the Dog Mayor involved in events, activities and more.
“I have had a chance to meet Reya on a couple occasions and she is a wonderful addition to our Town,” says Mayor Chris Carney. “The voters got it right and she’ll do a great job! I’m excited to work with her over the next year.”
We’re told Reya is passionate about healthy eating, breed awareness and “Sheldon’s K9s,” and she is often seen strolling through downtown Mooresville. Part of her duties will include attending various Town of Mooresville events, including the upcoming Bands, Brews & BBQ in September.
“We lost Reya’s fur brother, Rufio, in March due to bladder cancer,” says Ashley Potts, Reya’s human. “We’re thankful for the Mooresville
Youth Council for this yearly tradition. It came at the perfect time for our little family.”
Reya is Mooresville’s fourth Dog Mayor. In 2021, Daisy became the first Dog Mayor of Mooresville. In 2022, Buttercup was elected Dog Mayor, followed by Elmer in 2023.
Because we all love another good dog story, here’s one we received from long-time reader Adeliade Kiah Foxworth:
“I heard a dog barking for over 30 minutes and I was determined to find it. My own dog led me to her. She was trapped at the end of our gate right on the edge of the lake. I called (Cornelius) Animal Control and the Police Department and they responded right away. This is a part of the quality of life we enjoy here. The policeman was so kind to the dog and rescued her right away. He sat with her, talked, calmed her and checked for injuries. I love our police department because they always respond, and they are such a help to us. They even responded when my older neighbors had a squirrel in the house and they thought it was an intruder. Cornelius Police Department is number 1!”
through to victory Christopher “CJ” Vagnone,
a 23-year-old graduate of High Point University who grew up in Cornelius, recently received the silver medal in the 90-kilogram junior weight class at the U.S. Powerlifting Association’s national competition. The event was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Vagnone competed against 17 other lifters in his group. He also holds the North Carolina powerlifting record at an impressive 661 pounds in his weight class.
Vagnone has done most of his training at Jack King’s Gym in Winston-Salem, but he also trains in Cornelius when visiting his parents, Joe and Ronnie Vagnone. His father is a local small business broker who also hosts the radio show “Local Biz Now” on WSIC every Monday.
“My future plans are to take some off-season time to enjoy a little break,” he says, but soon after that he has his sights set on his next goal – to break the all-time N.C. total record of 1,592.8 pounds and
squat record of 578 pounds before May of next year.
“And of course, I plan to break and reset my deadlift record so no one can touch it,” he says.
Now is the time for artists to apply to display and sell their artwork during the Davidson Fall Arts Festival next month. Applications and registration forms are available on the town’s website at www.townofdavidson.org/fallartsfestival. For questions about the 2024 Davidson Fall Arts Festival, contact Economic Development Director Kim Fleming at 704.940.9622 or by email at kfleming@townofdavidson.org.
This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. The deadline for artists to submit applications is 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25.
It’s raining fun at the Lily Pad
According to Michael Jaycocks, the Town of Huntersville’s Parks and Recreation Director, not one but two new splash pads were identified in the 2030 Town of Huntersville Parks and Recreation master plan.
“After getting community feedback on what type of amenities the community would like to see in their parks, this plan was approved in 2020, but the community has been asking for a splash pad since 2014,” says Jaycocks. “Splash pads were the fifth most requested park amenity in our survey.”
Designed by Waterplay Solutions and McAdams, and with construction by Hoss Contracting, the Lily Pad at North Mecklenberg Park opened to a warm welcome on July 1, after six months of construction.
At a cost of approximately $900,000, the splash area is a little more than 1,200 square feet. Encompassing multiple splash features throughout, the space is designed for kids, with the sweet spot considered to be approximately ages seven to eight.
“Grab your Crocs,” Jaycocks says. “The splash pad has a rubber safety surface in the splash area, but there are concrete sidewalks around the perimeter, so we would still recommend water shoes.”
Given the usual summertime toasty temperatures, the Town recommends the best time to visit is either before 11 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
There are three shade canopies over the seating areas for a cool snack break, but the natural surroundings help out in the shade department, as well.
“We were also able to save the large trees around the splash pad,” he says, “which provide a lot of shade in the pre-noon timeframe.”
There is plenty of parking and thanks to the addition of a new sidewalk, two easy-to-access lots are now connected. The water comes directly from Charlotte Water and is protected by their backflow systems. The water is not reused so it doesn’t need chemicals to treat it (like pools do).
Jaycocks says his favorite thing about the project is “seeing the community show up for the ribbon cutting and huge smiles on all of the children’s faces. I heard a parent say, ‘You can’t put a price tag on happiness.’ That might need to be our department’s new tagline.”
The Town of Huntersville will begin planning a second splash pad located at Waymer Park on Holbrooks Road, hoping to open it by the end of summer 2025.
The Lily Pad is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., through the last weekend of September. Hours after Labor Day will be from noon to 5 p.m. North Mecklenburg Park is at 16131 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville.
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by Bek Mitchell-Kidd | photographs courtesy Shop N Save
Family owned and operated since 1978, the Mooresville Shop N Save Market offers locals and tourists alike the opportunity to shop for everything from hand-cut ribeye steaks to gas for your car and grill. Penny Price, along with her brother Eddie Dingler (who is also a Mooresville Town Commissioner), own and run the store today.
“Our parents, Paul and Margaret Dingler, opened the store July 1, 1978,” Price says. “They purchased the store from Bobby Caldwell, who had operated the store for about five years before selling it to our parents.” She says the regular patrons who can often be found pacing the Shop N Save aisles think of the place as an “old school store.”
“Our building and equipment are all new, but not our business philosophy,” says Price. “We are described as a ‘convenience store/ boutique butcher shop/gas station/wine shop and mom and pop store.’ Honestly, we are all of those things wrapped into one location. People don’t see stores like ours anymore. We are definitely not a cookie cutter market.”
While Price and Dingler operate the store in partnership and both are involved in every aspect of the business, management of the meat department falls to Dingler, while Price manages the back-office operations. And the Shop N Save family extends beyond those related by blood. In addition to Price and her sister, Shop N Save’s longest-serving employee is Teresa Reid. She started working as a part-time cashier when she was 14 years old and has been with the family ever since.
“I think it has probably been 40 years or so,” says Price. “Teresa is our store morning manager and we couldn’t run things without her. She opens the store Monday – Friday at 6 a.m. for our customers. Teresa has made many long-lasting relationships with our customers
that she sees almost every day. She is a valued employee and more importantly, she is family.”
Supporting local is a top priority for Shop N Save, too. Some of the store’s vendors have partnered with them since the store opened, including McLaughlin’s Sausage Company, with Price saying the store has sold their homemade sausage and livermush from the beginning. Other customer fan favorites are a wide selection of offerings from the butcher shop.
“We only sell the best quality products that can be found,” she says. “Everything is 100% natural. No chemicals, preservatives or additives are in any of our beef, chicken, pork or seafood. Our beef is prime and our chicken and pork offerings are from local farms.” And it’s that same butcher counter that keeps customers coming back, especially during the holidays. The store will take hundreds of special orders during the week of Christmas.
“We feed the folks in Mooresville and the surrounding cities beef tenderloin, prime rib, steaks, shrimp, oysters … you name it,” says Price. “Every order is hand-cut and specifically tailored for each customer. Folks come back year after year for more of the same.” That popularity gets around, as Price says their best form of advertising comes from word-of-mouth and customer referrals.
“Weekly we get new folks who have moved to the area and their friends have told them to ‘go to the gas station’ for the best meat around,” she says. “We take pride in that, and we appreciate every referral we receive.”
Check out what the 40-year-plus fuss is about at Shop N Save Market, 1105 Mecklenburg Hwy., Mooresville. The store is open Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday – Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If you are a waterfront business with a dock for watercrafts, be sure to ask about Commercial Marine insurance to be sure your business and operations are properly covered. An enjoyable day by the water can quickly turn into an unpleasant situation resulting in injury or destruction of property. A loss could easily exceed millions of dollars, so we want you covered where it’s needed.
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Less is more, right?
It’s an oft-used cliché, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not true. It can absolutely apply in certain circumstances. In fact, I think it was one of the first lessons imparted by my mom when I was old enough to start wearing makeup. Easy on the eyeliner, light hand with the rouge – just enough to play up your best features and, well, disguise others.
Turns out it also works in certain design aesthetics, and when applied creatively and correctly, the “less is more” method can have spectacular results. I present Exhibit A – a beautiful lakefront home in Mooresville.
Kelly Cruz, the force and face behind Kelly Cruz Interiors based in Davidson, recently completed a focused exterior makeover for a client she has already completed several projects for and with whom she has a comfortable and trusting relationship.
“We’ve been working together so long,” Cruz says about the design project history they share. “She’ll say, ‘you know what I like, just make it happen.’” And Cruz definitely has. In addition to furnishing the home when her client first moved in, she’s orchestrated a significant main bath conversion at the home – swapping out a large garden tub and shower area and surrounding decorative columns for a huge steam shower “with all the bells and whistles” and a sauna.
Then there’s the kitchen remodel that resulted in an eventual total gutting of the space, and she’s also redone their laundry room.
Cruz started her exterior renovation by updating the front door –removing the ornate and heavy wood, glass and brass double doors and replacing them with a more minimalist black metal and glass feature that’s symmetrical and simple in its design. But Cruz says that it didn’t feel like quite enough, so she leaned into completely reconfiguring the front porch.
She removed the dated columns that once were an architectural detail at the front entrance and framed in the space with cleaner lines. She did the same for the iron work at the false balcony above the front door, opting for minimalist simplicity in the metal’s design. Add to that a new roof, a repainted exterior in a lighter color, cleaner architectural details around the windows, new lighting and landscaping improvements, and the home immediately presents a more classic – and almost timeless – appeal.
Cruz says this project wouldn’t have been successful without the trust her client regularly places in her design instincts. Based on the results of this front exterior remodel, her client’s confidence is well-placed.
“It’s a wonderful relationship – we know each other so well,” Cruz says, adding the homeowners have no problem going out of town to leave her to work her design magic while she’s gone. “They know they can trust me.”
Mooresville organization feeds a
The food truck drove to carefully selected locations, bringing (mostly) fruits and vegetables to the communities located in “food deserts.”
For years, FeedNC has been helping Mooresville and surrounding area residents who are facing food insecurity. Among their services are the Grassroots Grocery, a food pantry program that provides supplementary food assistance; workforce programs that train people to work in the culinary field; and community dining at Donoghue’s Open Door. Offering delicious breakfast and lunch options at no cost to the public, Donoghue’s is a place where people from different walks of life meet and interact.
“Our goal is to feed hungry people,” says FeedNC CEO Lara Ingram. “But we also want people to come in who aren’t in need, because they offer social capital.”
FeedNC’s newest endeavor is to use a food truck as the means to reach even more people who have a lack of fresh food. This summer the food truck started an “Outreach Fridays” program. This evolved out of the Grassroots Grocery having excess food left on Fridays. It was still good, but was in danger of not making it through the weekend. FeedNC doesn’t believe in wasting food and wanted to find a way to put it to good use. This led to the idea of bringing it straight to the people.
The food truck drove to carefully selected locations, bringing (mostly) fruits and vegetables to the communities located in “food deserts.” Much planning went into choosing the location — be it a
church or older adult community — in order to go to areas where the need was greatest.
Another way the food truck is serving community members is through the Children’s Summer Lunch Program. Since children don’t have access to school lunch during the summer, the truck provided a way to bring a nutritious lunch to them. On Thursdays, the food truck would visit several apartment complexes, where the children would be able to select from a menu and choose their own lunch. Typically, this was a sandwich, a side and a drink.
The kids got to recognize the food truck and knew that it brought not only lunch, but friendly volunteers with whom they would interact. Some of the children come from families that were already being served by FeedNC’s grocery program. About 100 kids were served each Thursday, while approximately 40 families were supplied with groceries on Outreach Fridays. These initial programs are just the beginning for the food truck.
“We have big ideas about the truck. We’d like to have it out in the greater community all throughout the year,” says Ingram.
FeedNC is always looking for ways to increase access to healthy food for the community, which means they are always looking for additional volunteers. If you’re interested in getting involved, learn more about volunteer opportunities at www.feednc.org/iwanttovolunteer, or follow FeedNC on Facebook and Instagram.
Since 2007, Angels & Sparrows Community Table and Resource Center has been a steadfast asset to its community and those in need. The nonprofit, formerly known as Angles & Sparrows Soup Kitchen, has provided sustenance, fellowship and dignity to all passing through its doors. Even the formidable challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t hinder its unwavering determination to battle food insecurity and the hardships faced by low-income families. In fact, post-COVID, Angels & Sparrows prevailed with a renewed vision and determination to expand its programs and services.
In 2022, with a grant from Mecklenburg County, Angels & Sparrows Community Table and Resource Center implemented its Pathways Program, a preventative, pro-active approach addressing client needs through an offering of collective resources known as the “2-Gen” approach. It’s based on the realization that the development of children and parents is inextricably linked.
“We realize that each adult we serve has hope of someday buying a house and sending their children to college,” says Jessika Tucker, Executive Director at Angels & Sparrows.
The 2-Gen approach addresses the vulnerable areas of low-income families through a framework of initiatives that empower families to overcome poverty. The program “upskills” adults, which increases their individual potential, job opportunities and earnings. It also addresses the academic challenges of students living in low-income homes.
Collaborating with outside institutions and professionals, businesses and individuals, the program aims for family success on
by Tony Ricciardelli
photographs courtesy Angels & Sparrows
Adults participate in one of Pathways Program’s several “2-Gen” classes.
several fronts. Those include post-secondary opportunities for adults (English language instruction, GED preparation, mentoring, using technology, gaining employment), high-quality tutoring and education for children (certified tutors, “Reading Buddies” reading program for younger children, teen mentoring), social capital (guided access to people and institutions stressing life opportunities and connections to improve one’s prospects), and health and wellbeing (addressing food insecurity).
The program’s day-to-day operation relies primarily on individuals representing myriad vocations and backgrounds, sharing their expertise and life experience to enrich the lives of others. The results are proven and impressive.
During the years 2023 and 2024, the Pathways Program served 75 families consisting of 133 individuals, and currently, there are three dozen families awaiting assistance. Among the program’s success stories is a group of five graduating high school seniors: four are pursuing post-secondary education, and one was inducted into the National Honor Society. Overall, 1,841 volunteer hours culminated in 3,362 hours of adult education and 2,655 hours of tutoring.
“It’s about preparing the next generation so that they don’t need the community table,” says Tucker. “The Pathways Program empowers economically challenged families to participate in the American Dream.”
As the Pathways Program evolves, Tucker sees the project reaching more families and expanding outside partnerships, which means more volunteers and resources will be required to meet growing needs.
“Reading Buddies” volunteer guides a Pathways Program participant through a reading exercise.
‘Gather
Angels & Sparrows will hold its fifth annual “Gather & Give” event next month, with a goal to raise $200,000 to increase the accessibility of meals and fresh groceries for those with food insecurity, and to expand the capacity of its Pathway Program. It will be held Sunday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m., at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. Learn more about how to donate or purchase tickets by visiting www. angelsandsparrows.org and selecting the “Events” tab.
For more information about the Pathways Program, including information about volunteering and donating, visit www.angelsandsparrows.org.
by Erin Klender, PMHNP-BC and Practice Owner, Common Ground Psychiatry
As the summer sun begins to wane, its golden days transitioning into the crispness of fall, we say goodbye to carefree vacations and prepare for the hopes and dreams of a new school year. Mental health, especially during this transition, is paramount. As a mother of three, I fully appreciate both the joy and stress of August. As an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I’m aware this season can look different for everyone. When our loved ones struggle, it’s hard to know the best course of action. For many, thoughtful medication management can provide much-needed relief during this hectic time.
Teens face a barrage of pressures heading into the school year. The fear of not performing well academically, balancing studies with extracurricular activities and getting enough sleep adds to the strain. Social anxiety compounds this stress, as teens navigate making new friends, maintaining relationships and dealing with popularity, bullying or peer pressure.
Parents are not immune to back-to-school blues. There’s worry about academic and social development, maintaining boundaries and expectations within the home, and a desire to help students navigate their responsibilities while still enjoying the fun of child-
hood. Balancing work and family life well can feel impossible. After coordinating schedules, attending back-to-school meetings and remembering “all the things,” it feels hard to manage your own stress while supporting your teen.
When does it make sense to consider psychiatric medication management? First, consider what has changed. Are there recent mood swings, irritability, lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities or isolative behavior occurring? Is anxiety preventing your loved one from showing up as their best self? Is there a family history of mood disorders or attention deficit? When professional help is necessary, medication can play a pivotal role in alleviating low mood and high anxiety, restoring sleep and optimizing focus.
As the school year begins, let’s remember that it takes a village. When things get tough, look to a specialist who understands the nuances of mental health struggles. Common Ground Psychiatry in Davidson has the experience and tools to turn stress and adversity into an opportunity for growth and resilience. Partnering together we can help our teens start the school year on a stronger, more confident footing, setting them up for their best year yet.
Cooler air, higher elevation – just what you need right now.
When August hits the Piedmont, Bryson City, just three hours from the Lake Norman area, offers cooler temperatures, shady hikes and watering holes for a weekend getaway or a day trip for a “staycation” destination. The small-town vibe means less people and traffic in a downtown with family-owned restaurants and shops.
“Our [town] is laid back, quiet and easy to navigate,” says Mark Van Osdal, owner of Carolina Bound Adventures, a vacation and travel company in Bryson City. “It’s friendly. You don’t have traffic jams and neon signs.”
Visitors to Bryson City in Swain County, known as the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Great Smoky Mountains, have access to biking, boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, jeep tours, kayaking, paddleboarding, rafting, train rides and ziplining. For those who enjoy swinging in a hammock all day, the county’s parks and recreation areas have a few trees for that.
Whether you’re looking for campgrounds, luxury accommodations or anything in between, the right style for your family may be found in the Bryson City area. Sky Ridge Yurts has luxury cabins with full kitchens, modern bathrooms and earth tone décor. The cabin’s private outdoor space has seating around a firepit, overlooking the mountains.
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is a 500-acre campus featuring rustic cabins, camp sites and bunkhouses within walking distance of the general store, activities and hiking trails — the Appalachian Trail cuts across the property. The Hemlocks, the center’s newest addition, are modern retreats with a kitchenette, sitting room with a TV, bathroom and a washer and dryer. Each has a deck with views of the campus. Riverside meals at Big Wesser and River’s End Restaurant are the perfect end to a day of adventure.
Schedule a trip during one of NOC’s events:
• Camp Wesser is Aug. 9-11, an adult summer camp with music,
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food and games. Portions of the 2024 movie, “Summer Camp,” were filmed at NOC.
• River and Brews - Small Town Craft Brewers Festival is Aug. 23-24.
Outdoor interests, level of adventure and time will determine what you do in Bryson City. Guided activities may be booked through companies such as Carolina Bound Adventures or NOC.
“Our guided adventures — guided kayaking, guided hikes — are an interpretive experience,” Van Osdal says. “We discuss the history of the area. We also teach about the species of plants and animals that live in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.”
Take one of several excursions on the Great Smoky Mountains Railway in the Carolina Shine Train, built in 1949, or the Dixie Flyer, built in the 1920s. Choose from an open-air gondola, coach or first class with table service. Gather 12 to 16 friends and family for a private ride in the caboose. Add some adrenaline to the mix and sign up for the Adventure Tour — ride the train and then do a zipline or rafting trip.
Find the Tulip Poplar, some of the oldest trees on the East Coast, in Joyce Kilmer Park. Hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Nantahala National Forest. Deep Creek Recreation Area within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for its waterfalls, trails, swimming, tubing and fly fishing. The Waterfall Loop Trail is an easy 2.5-mile hike. Visit the Fontana Dam, the tallest dam east of the Rocky Mountains. It stands 480 feet, and the Appalachian Trail crosses the top of the dam.
Visit these sites for more information about Bryson City:
• www.carolinaboundadventures.com
• www.noc.com
• www.explorebrysoncity.com
• www.gsmr.com
• www.skyridgeyurts.com
• www.visitnc.com/listing/UHdY/fontana-dam-visitors-center
Well, folks ... that’s a wrap! Another nomination and voting process to recognize our favorite Lake Norman-area businesses is in the books, and we can’t wait for you to see the results. Before you leap ahead to our listing of winners and some fun photos from our awards gala held in late June, give us just a moment to recognize the folks who make our Lake Norman’s Best Readers Choice Awards contest the success that it has been over the last 10 years.
First of all, we would like to thank the marvelously talented Lisa Crates of Lisa Crates Photography who captured all the festivities. She always manages to digitally grab those fun moments while also memorializing each winner’s special time in the spotlight. And what’s a fun time without some fantastic catering to go with it? Our heartfelt thanks go to Chris Boukedes and his team at Bouk Catering, led by Tara Creedon, who served up a delicious array of delicacies for everyone to enjoy.
An awards ceremony is only as good as its master of ceremonies, and we were fortunate to have TJ Beams of the Ace & TJ Show & Podcast serve as our emcee. He’s a natural at it, making the event fun for everyone involved while lending a personal touch to each winner presentation. And he had an absolutely fantastic venue in which to work his magic – the Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius. We have a gem of a performing arts venue right in our own backyard and we encourage you to catch a concert, a play, a stand-up comedy act – any number of options in their Fall 2024 catalogue. You won’t be disappointed.
And finally, a heartfelt thanks to all our readers, without whom this contest would not be possible. We asked you to turn out the vote for your favorites, and you truly made your voices heard. Can’t wait to do it all again next year!
photography by Lisa Crates
Best Lakeside Dining
Eddie’s on Lake Norman www.eddieslkn.com
First-time Winner
Best Breakfast
Famous Toastery of Mooresville www.famoustoastery.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Seafood
The Waterman Fish Bar www.watermanclt.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Steak
Epic Chophouse
www.epicchophouse.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Pizza
Brooklyn South Pizzeria www.brooklynsouthpizzeria.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Italian Cuisine
Pellegrino’s Trattoria www.pelligrinostrattoria.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Barbeque
Lancaster’s BBQ www.lancastersbbq.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Bakery
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop www.buttermilkskypie.com
First-time Winner
Best Wine Selection
Davidson Wine Company www.davidsonwinecompany.com
First-time Winner
“This would not be possible without your continued support. Thank you, Lake Norman, for voting us Best Landscaping Company for 2024!”
Stacy Hernandez
Lake Norman Lawn Services, Inc.
Best Landscaping Company
“We are grateful and honored for the love and support of the Lake Norman community! Thank you for this award two years in a row.”
Elizabeth Lavan
Nina’s Boutique
Best Women’s Boutique
“Life is good and just keeps getting better when all the hard work pays off by being voted once again for Lancaster’s to win Best BBQ! We are beyond thankful for all of those who participated and took time to vote, y’all are the best!”
Jeff & Terry Lancaster Lancaster’s BBQ Best Barbecue
“BoatYard is a special place, with special people filling its walls every weekend. Much love to all of our supporters.”
Chris Boukedes
BoatYard LKN
Best Place for Live Music
Best Cocktail
On the Nines Neighborhood Bistro & Cocktails
www.ontheninesbistro.com
First-time Winner
Best Date Night
Epic Chophouse
www.epicchophouse.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Place for Live Music
BoatYard LKN
www.boatyardlkn.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Sports Bar
The Kilted Buffalo
www.birkdalelangtree.thekiltedbuffalo.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Art Gallery
Mooresville Arts
www.mooresvillearts.org
Multiple-year Winner
Best Event Venue
Cain Center for the Arts
www.cainarts.org
First-time Winner
Best Nail Salon
Savvy Salon and Day Spa
www.savvysalonanddayspa.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Med Spa
Carolina Age Management Institute
www.carolinaaagemanagement.com
Multiple-year Winner
“We appreciate the continuing support shown to us by our clients and the community, as well as the platform that Currents provides us to showcase that support. It is an honor to be recognized again as one of the best, by the best!”
Bob McIntosh
The McIntosh Law Firm
Best Attorney/Legal Services
“We will never take for granted how lucky we are to have all your support and to once again win this amazing Lake Norman’s Best title. Thank you so much.”
Dr. Steve Giordano
Carolina Age Management Institute
Best MedSpa
“We are so over the moon to have received this award. It truly means a lot, and we are so grateful for Lake Norman Currents and this incredible community.”
Gabby Sillyman
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
Best Bakery
“We’re thrilled we have been able to host many wonderful events here since we’ve opened our doors. We are honored to have earned this award along with your trust.”
Justin Dionne
Cain Center for the Arts
Best Event Venue
“We are beyond grateful and appreciative to have been nominated and voted in as the winner of Lake Norman’s Best Home Decor. We are very honored and are so very thankful for all of our amazing customers! We love being a part of this wonderful community.”
Robyn Ford
Lilly & Grace
Best Home Decor
Best Hair Salon
The Local Salon and Parlor
www.meetatthelocal.com
First-time Winner
Best Cosmetic/Aesthetic Services
Savvy Salon and Day Spa
www.savvysalonanddayspa.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Massage Therapy
Massage Heights
www.massageheights.com
First-time Winner
Best Gift Shop
Jewelers on Main www.jewelersonmain.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Home Décor
Lilly & Grace
www.lillyandgrace.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Women’s Boutique
Nina’s Boutique
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Multiple-year Winner
Best Men’s Boutique
Davidson Provision Company
www.davproco.com
First-time Winner
Best Place to Work Out
Lake Norman Family Branch YMCA
www.ymcacharlotte.org
First-time Winner
Best Public Golf Course
Mooresville Golf Club
www.mooresvillegolfclub.com
Multiple-year Winner
“We are incredibly honored to win a Lake Norman’s Best readers choice award. As local residents and business owners, this award reflects our team’s dedication to providing exceptional service and unwavering support of our community.”
Kristy Serdinsky Massage Heights
Best Massage Therapy
“We are so grateful to all our amazing clients that voted for us for our FIRST EVER Lake Norman’s Best award! We look forward to continuing to serve our community the best we can and earn another nomination in the future. Thank you!”
Lauren Rorie
The Local Salon and Parlor
Best Hair Salon
“You haven’t truly enjoyed a smoky drink until you have our Cloud 9! Pair it with one of Chef Steve Jordan’s chops and you will never be the same!”
Chris Boukedes
On The Nines
Best Cocktail
“We’re humbled and honored by these accolades. All we do is the best we can do every day. We hope to ‘sea’ you soon!”
Paul Manley
The Waterman Fish Bar
Best Seafood
“To be recognized by the Lake Norman community for Best Steak and Best Date Night, wow, we are humbled by the love, constant patronage and voting support. After 14 years of hosting you, your friends, your family, our community leaders, the race community and the businesses that drive our local economy, we are firmly entrenched and could not have picked a better location for the start of this successful venture; thank you so much everyone!”
Rick Mack, Member Manager
Epic Chophouse | Best Steak & Best Date Night
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Best Boat Club/Boat Rental
Carolina Cruising Charters
www.carolinacruisingcharters.com
First-time Winner
Best Landscaping Company
Lake Norman Lawn Services
www.lakenormanlawnservices.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Attorney/Legal Services
The McIntosh Law Firm www.mcintoshlawfirm.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Interior Designer
Kelly Cruz Interiors
www.kellycruzinteriors.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Jewelry Store
Jewelers on Main
www.jewelersonmain.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Private Golf Course
The Peninsula Club
www.thepeninsulaclub.com
First-time Winner
Best Dentist
Lakeside Dental
www.lakesidedentalnc.com
Multiple-year Winner
Best Orthodontist
Lineberger Orthodontics
www.linebergerorthodontics.com
First-time Winner
“It is so rewarding to be recognized in our neighborhood as a leader in our field. ... Many excellent architects, custom home builders and interior designers contribute to making Lake Norman a place we call home with pride. It is such an honor to be counted in all that talent!”
Kelly Cruz
Kelly Cruz Interiors
“Thank you to all the readers who voted The Peninsula Club as the best private golf course. We are a first-time recipient, and this is an honor to be recognized in the community.”
Darren Berkman
The Peninsula Club
Best Private Golf Club
“The staff of the Mooresville Golf Club would like to thank the community for their continued support. We are honored to accept this award and look forward to seeing you at the course soon!”
Don Smyle
Mooresville Golf Club
Best Public Golf Course
“I can’t help but feel grateful and proud of our whole team at Pellegrino’s. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to each and every person who took the time to vote for us. It’s because of all of you that we have become the incredible establishment we are today. Thank you so much!”
Giovanni Pellegrino
Pellegrino’s Trattoria
Best Italian Cuisine
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by Mickey Dunaway
For the last month, the part of my brain where ideas are almost always brewing has been particularly active thanks to the discord around the world — Israel and Gaza, Africa’s warlords, Putin’s continued rise to immoral power in Russia, climate change, political and financial unrest in the United States, and artificial intelligence.
The question that keeps returning is this — how will this discord affect the upcoming generations of today and tomorrow?
In late May, I went for a pre-op blood draw for my early June knee replacement surgery (successful!). There, on the wall of the lab, was a nicely framed picture of six Army and Navy veterans — from various conflicts ranging from WWII to Vietnam. It turns out that the photographs were of relatives of the nurse who would momentarily draw my blood.
Seeing those pictures of the nurse’s family reminded me of the Dunaway men who fought in WWII and about their wives — my mother and four aunts. I have thought a lot about how these young men and women must have worried and wondered before America entered the war.
They were so young. They were married early. And gave birth to their first children just as their husbands entered the conflict. I have wondered for a long time since I started working on my family’s ancestry. What was it like for my parents, aunts and uncles in the late 1930s with Winds of War (a great book by William Wouk) steadily circling the globe?
Similar storm clouds of international conflict face today’s young adults, and they come at them with complexity and blinding speed.
For many of my age, the generation I write about here is our grandchildren. I have one about to graduate from college, one who just graduated from high school and one who will graduate high school next spring. Their future is coming. I can almost touch it. Nothing to worry about? Sure.
For my generation, as a freshman at Auburn, it was the flames simmering in South Vietnam. I was ignorant of the goings-on a half continent away until the draft was re-instituted, and when the government connected the draft to college grades, I worried a lot.
I wonder. What will be the Vietnam or Afghanistan of the generations coming of age in the next ten years? Will artificial intelligence drive us into conflict with Russia or China? What international policy issues will emerge and become drivers of conflict? How about climate, energy or oil?
I always considered myself ahead of the technology curve, but as the story below illustrates, it just wasn’t so.
I grew into adulthood at the beginning of the personal computer with an Apple //e. It had one floppy drive (and it was floppy), no function keys and no hard drive. I wrote my dissertation on that dinosaur in the early 1980s. There was no internet on which to do my research. Microfilm was the key! From those beginnings, I now own a 24” iMac with 8 GB of memory connected to 1 GB of internet, and that is all in my house!
What will the next five years bring? Can I stay abreast of the changes? Heck, I bought a new Subaru Outback a few months back, and the damn thing has facial recognition and tells me “Hello, Mickey”
when I crank up and “Goodbye” when I shut it down. And it differentiates between me and my wife. It tells me when my eyes have wandered from the highway, and the car’s computer is connected by the Wi-Fi at my house to the great Subaru dealership in the sky that sends me a monthly report on my car’s health. I like it, but one must admit that it is spooky.
I depend on my iPhone. Actually, I rely on about 30% of the functions that I understand. And don’t even get me started on how much I love my Apple Watch.
As things increase in complexity, we must find time to laugh at our place in this quickly evolving world, and we must help the newest generations understand their role in the transitions that will surely face them.
You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.
Abraham Lincoln
Your will — once you’ve signed it, make sure they can find it!
You’ve heard from many estate planning attorneys about the importance of having a will. As a probate attorney, I’d like to provide this public service announcement: don’t lose your original will.
You probably received photocopies from your attorney when you executed your will, but when the time comes to probate the will, the court will require your executor to provide the original will. Under North Carolina law, if a person’s original will cannot be found after their death, there exists a presumption that they destroyed it, intending to revoke it. To overcome this presumption and have a copy of the will probated, the executor must provide evidence to the court to prove that the will was not destroyed by the testator and that it was inadvertently lost or destroyed. This can be quite difficult, especially when the person who can best explain that the will was not revoked is no longer with us to tell us.
Keeping your original will in a safe place where your executor can find it is critical. There are a few options for safekeeping, but a safe deposit box at the bank is not one of them. In the event of your death, the bank will require the person seeking access to the box to retrieve the will to prove that they are the
court appointed Personal Representative of your estate. This is problematic if the will that designates the Personal Representative is locked in the safe deposit box. Instead, consider having a safe in your home, or even a desk drawer or file cabinet where you keep your important documents. You may have the option of keeping your original will in a safe at your attorney’s office. You could also ask your executor to keep your original will. You can even deposit your original will for safekeeping with the Clerk of Court in the county where you live (if you live in North Carolina). Whatever your plan is for keeping your will safe, it is critical that you inform your loved ones so that they can find it when the time comes.
Amy Shue Isaacs is an Estate Administration/Probate Attorney with The McIntosh Law Firm, P.C. Contact her at 704.892.1699 or at www.mcintoshlawfirm.com.
Eating, drinking, cooking and fun
by Trevor Burton photography by Trevor Burton
Get away from the usual suspects for great wine and value
I always suspected that Robert Frost was a wine geek. When he took the road “less traveled,” he was on a search for great wines. A little searching and a little research pay off wonderfully for your taste buds.
One of my favorite wines proves the point — a Syrah from Chile’s Limari Valley region. Glancing at Chile’s wine regions suggests that wine is produced to the south of Chile’s capital, Santiago. So why not head north from the capital to the driest desert in the world, the Atacama. Like the desert, the Limari Valley is hot and relatively dry. It’s close to the equator. For some context, the equivalent latitude in the northern hemisphere passes through Egypt, Iraq and northern Mexico — not known for their stellar wines.
However, the valley is cooler and greener than the land on either side of it, thanks almost entirely to a narrow gap that Andes Mountains snowmelt has created in the coastal hills. On summer mornings, a fog (the “Camanchaca”) creeps through the gap and up into the valley. It’s a fog that refreshes local vineyards with cool, moist air for much of the morning. Then the sun rises above the Andes, re-establishing desert-like conditions.
Water is scarce; rainfall averages just four inches each year. Even with the moisture brought by the fog, Limari Valley vineyards rely on drip irrigation. Water is provided by the Andes snowmelt — cool and fresh from the mountains.
Then there’s the soil. Limari Valley soils are rare in Chilean terroirs — former seabeds raised by tectonic activity into the Andes. Then, gradually, the soil is washed downstream by glaciers and rivers to the plains and valleys below.
I’m drawn to Syrah wines. They’re the result of the combination of soil and climate — savory styles in the cooler, coastal vineyards and fuller, fruit-driven styles in warmer, inland sites. My tastebuds like Syrah from the Limari Valley.
From one off-the-beaten-track to another, let’s go over the Atlantic to Italy. Think of Italian wine, and the first thing that comes to most people’s mind is the famous, Sangiovese based wines of Tuscany. Or, maybe, wines from the Piemonte region. Wines and grapes to the south are usually an afterthought — if thought is given to them at all. One of the most neglected regions is in the instep of the “boot” of Italy, Basilicata. There’s a little linguistic twist with wines from this region also.
First, the wine. It’s made from an obscure grape, Aglianico. This grape’s harvest can last right up until November, which is more than two months after the first harvesting in neighboring Puglia. This extended growing season as well as Aglianico’s particular balance of acids, sugars and tannins make wine full in body, deep in color and rich in flavor.
Aglianico’s best wines have been awarded the prestigious DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status, the highest in Italian wine. The greatest southern Italian wines have been dubbed the “Barolo of the South,” referring to the famous wine from the Piemonte region in northern Italy.
Then there’s the soil and the linguistic twist. Wines are from vines grown on the steep hill of an extinct volcano. The name of the volcano, in Italian, is pronounced “Montay Vool-too-ray.” In English it’s “Mount Vulture.” The issue here, is who would sip on a wine named after a carrion eating bird (wine to pair with road kill!)? This wine has two strikes against it. It’s obscure and has its carrion baggage. The truth is Aglianico del Vulture is a great wine, rich and powerful.
So, two wines from roads less traveled. A little work uncovered them. There are many more of them. You may have to order them from your wine merchant but it’s well worth the effort. Your tastebuds will be most pleased (and so will your wallet) with wines from the “Treasure Aisle.”
by Kathy Dicken photography by Kathy Dicken
This salad is the definition of summer. Farm fresh peaches and cherries are tossed with juicy tomatoes and fresh basil in an herby, tangy honey vinaigrette, then topped with creamy, delicious burrata cheese. The ripe, juicy fruits and creamy burrata cheese are such an amazing combination, especially on a warm summer day. It’s so simple to throw together, but so fresh and flavorful.
If you are not familiar, burrata cheese is a fresh Italian cheese that comes in a soft ball. It is rich, creamy and so divine. Look for burrata with the specialty cheeses at the grocery store. If you can’t find burrata, you can use fresh mozzarella.
To serve, I love arranging the salad in either a big bowl or on a serving plate. Then I take the burrata cheese and break it in pieces over the salad. Top with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Then just add crusty toasted bread on the side for scooping up the perfect bite of creamy burrata and juicy fruit.
This makes a wonderful first course to any summer dinner as well as the prettiest centerpiece for your table. With not a lot of effort, you get such a gorgeous and delicious result. Enjoy!
Servings: 6
Prep time: 25 minutes
Kathy Dicken lives in Huntersville and is the author of The Tasty Bits food blog. For more meal ideas that are simple and delicious, you can follow her blog at www.thetastybits.com or on Instagram @thetastybits.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic or champagne vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt
Black pepper
1-1/2 to 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved if large 2 to 3 peaches, peeled and sliced into wedges
1 cup pitted fresh cherries, halved 8 oz. burrata cheese, at room temperature
Instructions:
1. To make the vinaigrette, combine the first 10 ingredients in a glass jar and shake to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, peaches and cherries with 1/3 of the dressing. Let sit 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
3. Break up the portions of burrata around the salad. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and top with additional fresh basil if desired. Delicious served with grilled or toasted bread.
by Lori Helms photography courtesy Neighbors828 Artisan Kitchen
It was inevitable. Growth has come to the west side of Lake Norman, and it appears it’s here to stay. But as much as those of us who live over in these parts would like to slam the door shut behind us, that’s not how this works. Truth be told, “growth” isn’t necessarily a four-letter word (okay, six if you wanna be that way about it), even though it can make you want to utter a few while you’re sitting on our major thoroughfares during peak commuting times.
Hear me out on this. While growth has definitely brought us what seems like endless development, non-stop road construction projects (or maybe not enough) and long lines at the grocery store, there are a few upsides to it. And one of them sits in Sherrills Ford just north of N.C. Highway 150.
At a four-top on a late Wednesday afternoon, Ashton Hernandez speaks in very upbeat, determined tones about her family’s recent commitment to the community along the northern stretches of Lake Norman with the opening of Neighbors828 Artisan Kitchen. About two years in the making, Hernandez is the general manager for the newly opened restaurant owned by her mother, Deborah Rotella, and the duo have high hopes for what they can bring to, well, their neighbors.
“To have the opportunity to do something like this is great,” Hernandez says. “There hasn’t been a whole lot in this area, and my mom thought, ‘If we don’t do it, somebody else is going to.’”
So they did it.
Hernandez went to school for hospitality management and graduated with a degree from the University of South Carolina. She was recruited straight out of college by a large restaurant group in
Houston, Texas, and stayed there for about eight years to earn her chops in the industry.
But she grew up in Sherrills Ford, and when her mom – and her hometown – called her back to explore a family-owned, community-centered restaurant concept, Hernandez was all in. She says it took about two years to go from stubby pencil-on-paper plans to opening day in April, and that it’s been a bit of a learning curve to go from being part of an established restaurant group to being responsible for everything from where the tables are placed to deciding what to keep – and what to dump – from the menu. And she hasn’t looked back.
“It’s somewhat of a family affair,” Hernandez says about the development of their menu, “and my staff actually have been absolutely fantastic helping us execute and bring recipes forward that needed a change.” She says her menu has already morphed from opening day – transitioning from trying to do too many things at once to fewer, high-quality items true to their “artisan kitchen” moniker, such as specialty pizzas, salads and some delicious handhelds. In the end, she says, it’s all about her customers, and it’s a joint effort to make it all work.
“Yes, we serve food,” she says, “but it’s not necessarily a business about food. It’s a business about people. ... And everybody in this building has contributed to this. It’s not just me, it’s not just my parents. It’s them.”
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Obstetrics/Gynecology
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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