A 26-year-old Charlotte woman who lost an arm after a boat backed over her during a party on Lake Norman in June has sued the boat’s operator, owner and manufacturer. Deondra Scott is seeking unspecified damages of more than $10,000 in the suit, which was filed this month at Mecklenburg Superior Court. Read the full story

Swimmers braved the frigid air and water temperatures at the YMCA Saturday. Click image to watch a video and read more on CorneliusNews.net.

Thirty-seven brave people took a dip in Lake Cornelius Saturday, at the YMCA’s inaugural Polar Bear Plunge. The air – and water – temperatures were in the mid-40s. Christina Ritchie Rogers reports, in video and text, on CorneliusNews.net.

New Year’s Day will bring dozens of swimmers to Lake Norman for the 4th annual Polar Bear Plunge lake swim and party, a fund-raiser for child-abuse prevention.

This year may not present much of a challenge to local winter swimmers: The forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high of 60 on New Year’s Day.

The plunge takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Point Lake & Golf Club, off Brawley School Road, Mooresville. The event includes music, spirits, prizes for best costumes and hats. The party continues from 4-11 p.m. at Lake Norman Tavern. Read the full story

Disappointed perhaps? The blue heron who lives in Roosevelt Wilson Park, off Griffth Street, might be thinking so if he could read the sign. (Jay Wilson/DavidsonNews.net)

We’re always looking for good photos of Davidson, people and events. Send us your photos for consideration at editor@davidsonnews.net. Read the full story

Davidson police received six incident reports on Tuesday, including two auto break-ins. Someone broke into a home on Central Park Circle, off Jetton Street, and grabbed a $700 TV. A Lakeside Avenue woman also contacted police after two suspects failed to mail her two U.S. Airways tickets she had paid for. Meanwhile, news reports said a body was found floating in Lake Norman Thurday, near Sherrills Ford.  Police are investigating all of these incidents. Details may be found below. Read the full story

A heron surveys a calm Davidson Pond in Roosevelt Wilson Park at sunset Sunday, Oct. 9. Our photographer suggested the title "The Mayor of Roosevelt Wilson Park." (Jay Wilson photo)

A two-year effort by volunteers from the local chapter of the National Wildlife Federation has helped reel in an honor for our area: certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat. The effort included numerous educational programs and certification of 330 back yards, 10 businesses, 11 schools, 10 parks and one church as Wildlife Habitat sites. Read the full story

Stand-up paddle board racers hit the water Saturday in Mooresville for the first annual Aloha Cup, hosted by My Aloha! Paddle Sports and Fitness. (Tammy Cox / Our Towns Habitat)

More than 38 community members on Saturday ‘stood up’ for Habitat, participating in the inaugural Aloha Cup Paddle Board races. Hosted by My Aloha! Paddle Sports and Fitness, the Stand-Up Paddle event (SUP) drew folks from as far as Asheville and raised $950 for Our Towns Habitat for Humanity.

“It was an amazing day for evolution of Stand Up Paddling on Lake Norman,” My Aloha owner Rob Bennett said. “Traffic on Williamson Road bridge slowed to a crawl from everyone taking notice.” Read the full story