Good morning, Huntersville.

Visit Lake Norman’s annual photo contest opened Aug.

1st and is accepting submissions from photographers age 18 and older via Facebook or Instagram using #CaptureLKN—alternatively, entries may be uploaded to the contest website. Three winners will be chosen with prizes including a $200 Visa gift card and an LKN sweatshirt, and entries must be in by Sunday, Aug. 31st.

Huntersville and nearby towns host a lively lineup of community events this August—live music, farmers markets, art shows and festivals are planned from August 1 to 30 at venues like Birkdale Village and BoatYard Lake Norman.

Detailed schedules include tribute concerts, ghost hunts and local market days to offer diverse activities for residents.

The community will remember the two people killed in an I-485 crash last weekend as local officials plan a ceremony on Friday to honor the victims.

Freedom Boat Club in Cornelius sees growing membership as renters in the Lake Norman area choose modern boats over ownership.

Owner Perry Weir and his team replace vessels every two years—ensuring members get safe, up-to-date boats along with USCG-certified training.

The Lake Norman Chamber’s Business Expo will take place at Huntersville Recreation Center on Tuesday, Oct.

14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chamber staff said the event is free and will showcase local businesses while general booths will be released on Aug. 18—limited to the first 112 vendors—sponsorships are still being accepted.