Where’s the GAS? I have to honestly say I have never seen anything like it before… we are literally running out of GAS! Passing gas station after gas station and the pumps are dry. The easiest way to tell if a gas station has gas is by the lines of cars waiting to get to the pump. So essentially we have gone from shopping around for the best price to just paying any price to have it.This situation started a few days after Hurricane Ike hit the United States. We have been told that a fuel pipeline that supplies much of the southeast was shut down during the storm and the gas is flowing back to Charlotte at the rate of four miles an hour.Industry experts are predicting that the problem should be resolved in about a week. I can honestly say that experiencing this brings new meaning to sh... 09/24/2008

This weekend, September 26th and 27th, is Lake Norman's much anticipated Denver Days Fall Festival which will be packed with fun and entertainment for the entire family! A fundraiser for the community of Denver in Lincoln County, the Denver Days non-profit organization was created to raise awareness of the south western Lincoln County communities of Lake Norman, raise funds for the local high school booster club and to put donations aside for the future with the goal of developing a community park in Denver where many events such as Denver Days can be held. Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24th and Thursday, the event will hold a pre-festival series of events from 5pm to 10 pm geared especially for families and children: Wednesday Sept. 24th: 5-9pm Student Fun Night:  All rides are one l... 09/23/2008

  What’s Hangar Skate Park? Denver, North Carolina has something new / something different / something good and that something is Hangar Skate Park! What’s that? Well it is the brain-child of 36 year-old student pastor Chris Sigmon (aka Siggy) of the 7X Youth Group at Denver Baptist Church here in Denver. It’s a Skate Park that reaches out to the young people to help clear up misconceptions about the kids who ride boards. It was created to offer a positive place where kids can skate and belong.Tell me more . . . the park opened on June 21, at the former R-Anell Homes property (that Denver Baptist Church purchased about a year ago) the concept is jumping ramps on skateboards or BMX bikes then breaking for Bible study. Currently the skate park is outside and the ramps and benches are cove... 09/11/2008

$489,500 4564 Sawgrass Ct Denver, NC 28037Beds: 3           Baths: 3 Square Feet: 2,900 - 3,500 Property Type: Residential Ranch Status: ActiveRemarksSpectacular Custom Ranch w/all the Bells & Whistles! Open floor plan w/hd wds, 14' ceilings, 10' crown mldgs & granite throughout. Grmt kit w/smooth top range, pop-up exhaust, Custom fpl in Great rm, Huge Master suite w/wall of windows, his/her closets, screened patio. Extra lg secondary bedrms. Waterview! Day Slips, PRICE REDUCED, Motivated Sellers, Never lived in! See Visual Tour closeSpectacular Custom Ranch w/all the Bells & Whistles! Open floor plan w/hd wds, 14' ceilings, 10' crown mldgs & granite throughout. Grmt kit w/smooth top range, pop-up exhaust, Custom fpl in Great rm, Huge Master suite w/wall of windows, his/her closets, sc... 09/09/2008

  East Lincoln Book Club The third Wednesday of each month the East Lincoln Book Club meets at the Florence Soule Shanklin Memorial Library at 10:00 AM. The Library is located on Fairfield Forest Road here in Denver, North Carolina. Their first meeting will be Wednesday, September 17, 2008.   Here is the monthly book schedule for the club. SeptemberThe Owl and the Moon Café by JoAnn MapsonOctoberThe Devil in the White City by Eric LarsenNovemberThe Other Boleyn Girl by Phillippa GregoryDecemberThe Other Boleyn Girl (viewing of the movie)JanuaryThe Glass Castle by Jeanette WallsFebruaryPillars of the Earth by Ken FolletMarchA Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled HosseiniAprilSuite Francaise by Irene NemirovskyMayOne Thousand White Women by Jim FergusEveryone is encourage to join this group a... 09/08/2008

  Benefit BBQ for Charlene Travis Transplants from New Orleans 20 years ago, Herman and Charlene Travis decided to make Denver, North Carolina their home. Both generous beyond imagination are now finding themselves in need of help. Everyone here knows Herman, he’s always friendly; my husband has worked with him a few times in the past and he always takes time to say “Hello, how ya doing”. Charlene is suffering from a disease called Sarcoidosis. The late football player Reggie White and comedian Bernie Mac suffered from the same disease. It is an inflammatory disease that affects the organs. It can cause the immune system to “overreact” damaging the body’s own tissues. This disease first showed up in Charlene’s lungs in October 1998. From there it has gone to her liver, but in the proces... 09/08/2008

Update: I made a visit to the shelter today and I have some GOOD news! The good news is that all the cats will be placed in foster care homes by tomorrow. All Huskys' have been placed in approved foster care homes today. The shelter has more than enough food, litter, and bedding. They are hoping that the rest of the dogs will be placed in approved foster care homes by next week, if possible. They are still in need for volunteers to help out. If you have an hour or two to spare please call Sharon at 703-851-3520.Or you can always call me and I will relay the message. Even after the animals are placed in foster care volunteers will be needed to clean the facility. The following is their current wish list: Large Dog CratesMedium Dog Crates55 Gallon Trash Bags33 Gallon Trash BagsKongs Vario... 09/08/2008

Denver Homes For Sale - Lake Norman Click The Links Below To View Homes For Sale in West Lake Norman - DenverBelow you can view homes for sale in Westport, Verdict Ridge, Sailview, The Gates, Tree Tops at Cowans Ford, and Cowans Ford Country Club. Westport - Denver, NCVerdict Ridge - Denver, NC Sailview - Denver, NC The Gates - Stanley, NC Tree Tops - Stanley, NC Cowans Ford - Stanely, NC West Lake Norman Real Estate is some of the fastest growing real estatearound the Lake Norman area. Location is the key to the western side of Lake Norman!Only minutes away from Huntesrville, Cornelius & Mooresville - as well as shoppingat Birkdale Village and Northlake Mall!OR CLICK HERE TO VIEW OVER 20,000 OTHER LISTINGS!! Heather Lewis Kline and Andrew KlineKline Lake & City Real Estate Team Keller ... 09/05/2008

My new favorite place in Denver, NC is The Naked Oyster - an oyster bar that serves up the best bucket of steamed oysters I have ever eaten.  Obviously you can get your "naked" raw oysters served on a half shell along with other yummy things - but something about that bucket.  Not only is the food great - but the ambience is great too.  This will be the place to go and watch all those football games that will be coming up.  There are several televisions along with projector screens.      Michelle Hall is a NC real estate agent, serving the Lake Norman and surrounding areas.  If you are interested in buying or selling in the Lake Norman area call Michelle at 704-608-2408.  If you are moving outside of the area, Michelle can refer you to a professional realtor® who will give you the best ... 09/03/2008

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  It is rare in the world of Lake Norman real estate to meet a developer whose passion is to build and develop while focused on integrating their new homes/plans with the surrounding established neighborhoods; and with an overall vision to create a better sense of community for the entire Denver area.  I had the pleasure of meeting with T.G Daniel, Jr. and Tom Daniel lll yesterday to hear about their short and long term plans for the Westport Club in Denver on the southwest side of Lake Norman.  I was extremely impressed with their vision for the future of the greater Denver area and their desire to improve the existing community through their plans for residential, recreation and commercial development. In 2005, the Daniel's real estate development firm, Southern Home Management, purc... 08/15/2008

  It's only 41 days until our Denver Days Fall Festival.  Many Lincoln county residents are counting down the days.  This event is a way to showcase our community with one purpose in mind…Fun. This is a fun-filled event with amusement rides; concession stands with popcorn, hotdogs, cotton candy and many other carnival type foods; contests; and music bands.  Much of the money earned is put right back into our community, such as; high school sports.   The event begins on September 24th and 25th with rides and special events.  However the actual festival begins on the 26th and goes thru the 27th.    Century 21 Hecht is the primary sponsor of this event and will have 2 spaces right up front by the band stage for anyone who is interested in selling or buying real estate in the Lake Norman ar... 08/14/2008

Willow Farms is an exquisite custom home community that offers estate sized lots and impressive amenities for its residents. A number of the area's finest custom home builders have signed on to be a part of Willow Farms construction. Its unique location puts it just minutes from a new entrance ramp to the new Highway16 that will be completed within the next year.If you are looking for a speculative home ready to move into immediately or are looking to build from scratch the Willow Farms Community is definitely one to take a close look at. Home prices range from $350k to $600k.Community: Willow FarmsPrice Range: $380's to $600'sLocation: Denver / Northeast of CharlotteCounty: LincolnCommunity Description: Custom Amenities: Pool, Tennis, Picnic Area, Club House, Playground Home Site Size... 08/13/2008

Pebble Bay is a 5 phase custom home community located on the south end of beautiful Lake Norman in Denver North Carolina. Homes are built on large wooded lots and enhance the tranquil surroundings of the tall pines and Lake Norman shoreline. Several waterfront homes are available as well as boat storage and day boat slips for non-waterfront homes. The spacious landscape of Pebble Bay is topped off with over 32 acres of naturally preserved open common space for all residents and guests to enjoy.Community: Pebble BayPrice Range: $400's to $2.5 MillionLocation: Denver / Lake Norman / Northwest of CharlotteCounty: LincolnCommunity Description: Wooded, Waterfront, Lake View Amenities: Lake, Boat Launch, Day Dock Home Site Sizes: 0.6 to 2.65 AcresNumber of Home Sites: Multi-PhaseSq. Ft. Rang... 08/10/2008

Sailview is a Crescent developed multi-phase community offers some of the nicest homes and home sites in the Denver, Lake Norman area. It's finely manicured appearance and beautiful homes make it a frontrunner for people looking for guaranteed consistency in a luxury home community.Community: SailviewPrice Range: $400's to $2 MillionLocation: Denver / Lake Norman / Northeast of CharlotteCounty: LincolnCommunity Description: Planned Upscale w/ Waterfront Amenities: Lake, Golf, Health Club, Pool, Club Houses, Tennis Home Site Sizes: 1.25 to 0.7 AcresNumber of Home Sites: N/ASq. Ft. Range: 3200 to 6000Architectural Review: YesHome Styles: Transitional, French Provincial, Traditional, Craftsman Lot Descriptions: Waterfront, Water view, Wooded School Information: Area SchoolsWebsite: N/AMor... 08/09/2008

Norman Pointe is one of many new luxury home communities being erected in Denver, NC at Lake Norman. Some of Lake Norman finest luxury home builders have chosen to build in this community making it a favorite for people looking to build or buy in the Denver area.Community: Norman PointePrice Range: $600's to $2.5 MillionLocation: Denver / Lake Norman / Northeast of CharlotteCounty: LincolnCommunity Description: Planned Upscale w/ Waterfront Amenities: Lake Home Site Sizes: 0.5 to 0.8 AcresNumber of Home Sites: N/ASq. Ft. Range: 3000 to 8500Architectural Review: YesHome Styles: Transitional, French Provincial, Traditional, Old World Lot Descriptions: Waterfront, Water view, Wooded School Information: Area SchoolsWebsite: N/AMore Info About this Community: LinkRequest a showing: Link Cur... 08/09/2008

Norman Estates at Lake NormanNorman Estate is an exclusive private gated located on Lake Norman in Denver. This small private estate style enclave of homes has some of the finest water views on Lake Norman. Just minutes from the new route 16 Norman Estates is an easy commute into downtown Charlotte. The ultimate in privacy, luxury and convenience! Community: Norman EstatesPrice Range: $1.5 Million to $4.5 MillionLocation: Denver / Lake Norman / Northeast of CharlotteCounty: LincolnCommunity Description: Private Gated w/ Key Pad, Waterfront Amenities: Lake Home Site Sizes: 1 to 1.7 AcresNumber of Home Sites: N/ASq. Ft. Range: 6000 to 7000Architectural Review: YesHome Styles: Southwest, Other Lot Descriptions: Estate, Waterfront, Water view School Information: Area SchoolsWebsite: N/AMor... 08/08/2008

Located off of the ever popular Webb's Road in Denver this gated community offers very large wooded and waterfront home sites. Webb's Chapel Cove is the perfect community for people looking for privacy, stunning homes at a convenient location. Community: Webb's Chapel CovePrice Range: $800's to $2.5 MillionLocation: Denver / Lake Norman / Northeast of CharlotteCounty: LincolnCommunity Description: Hilly, Wooded, Water View, Waterfront, Gated Amenities: Lake Home Site Sizes: 0.9 to 3.5 AcresNumber of Home Sites: N/ASq. Ft. Range: 3800 to 7000Architectural Review: YesHome Styles: Transitional, Traditional Lot Descriptions: Wooded, Water View, Waterfront School Information: Area SchoolsWebsite: N/AMore Info About this Community: LinkRequest a showing: Link Current Webbs Chapel Cove Listing... 08/08/2008

One of the nicest and newest communities to recently break ground is the Cobblestone Community located in Denver near Lake Norman. This new 26 home community/enclave is where you will find some of the nicest homes in all of Denver. The home styles reflect both the Transitional and French Provincial styles and will sit on large lots of one acre or larger. Home features you will find at Cobblestone include 9″ to 10′ ceilings, hardwoods, granite, ceramic tile and beautiful bronze windows. You will also find loads of space in these homes which average about 5,000 square feet. Some floor plans will include finished basements with second kitchen. Cedar wood garage doors & shutters compliment many of the Cobblestone home plans which will be finished in brick, brick/stucco and stone. Community:... 08/07/2008

Links For PinkBenefit Golf TournamentDust off that bag and get out and practice! A benefit to raise breast cancer awareness is around the corner. Enjoy a morning of golf, prizes, and lunch at the Westport Golf Course in Denver. Westport is a beautiful public course at Lake Norman. All proceeds will benefit the fight against breast cancer. Westport Golf Course7494 Golf Course Drive SouthDenver, NCOctober 10, 20088:00 AM ~ Sign-In9:00 AM ~ Shotgun Start$65.00 Per Player Includes Lunch, Prizes, and Games* * A Chance to Win a 2009 Jaguar * *Register with Melissa Smith (704)577-4153msmith717@hotmail.comRegistration Deadline October 3, 2008 About the author: Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Estate Broker who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Lake No... 08/05/2008