In the news: Officials eye permit system for water skiing
Authorities that regulate activities on Lake Norman are considering a new set of rules governing water skiing slalom courses. The Mooresville Tribune reports that permits would be issued by Duke...
View ArticleWith Lake Norman near ‘full pond,’ officials warn about big wakes
Recent rains have raised the water level in Lake Norman close to "full pond," and the Lake Norman Marine Commission is warning boaters to avoid big wakes. Some residents around the lake have noticed...
View ArticleMarine Commission meets Mon. night
The Lake Norman Marine Commission holds its monthly meeting Monday night in Mooresville with reports on enforcement, water quality and environment, boater education, and other topics. The meeting...
View ArticleCovekeeper speaker to discuss how land-use affects river
Sam Perkins, director of technical programs at the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, will speak Thursday night at a meeting of the Lake Norman Covekeeper, on the how human activity and land-use have...
View ArticleGrass-eating fish help keep lake’s weeds in check
AUDIO & PHOTOS: We talk to the Lake Norman Marine Commission chief about the grass carp program.
View ArticleFisherman drowns after boat sinks off Stumpy Creek
Updated 2:01pm - MOORESVILLE - A Mocksville man drowned while fishing with two others Monday night off the Stumpy Creek Access Area on Lake Norman, north of Mooresville. A preliminary investigation...
View ArticleBoaters urged to watch for debris, take care with wakes
The recent rains have raised the water level on Lake Norman, and sent debris into the lake. The Lake Norman Marine Commission on Saturday issued an alert urging boaters to watch out for floating debris...
View ArticlePublic swimming at Ramsey Creek may not start in ’14
Here’s an update on a story we brought you a couple of weeks ago, about plans for a public swimming beach on Lake Norman, at Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius. It now appears that the new beach may not be...
View ArticleIn the news: County says Ramsey Creek beach could be ready in 2016
It could be two more years before a new public swimming beach opens at Ramsey Creek Park on Lake Norman. Mecklenburg County parks officials told Cornelius commissioners Monday they hope the new 1/2...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Storm brewing
Davidson Landing, Fri. night: Looks like a good time to get off the lake. Click for Greg Taylor's photo.
View ArticleMarine commission meeting Mon. includes review of Davidson project
The Lake Norman Marine Commission, which includes representatives from the four counties surrounding the lake, meets Monday, June 9, at 7pm at the Charles Mack Citizens Center in downtown Mooresville....
View Article11 years at lake’s bottom, classic boat salvaged by divers
The boat sank during a 2003 race and was raised Wed. See story/video by Jonathan Cox.
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