Lake Norman friends, it’s time to swap your lake day flip-flops for civic shoes (don’t worry, they can still be boat shoes). Fall around here isn’t just about football games and pumpkin spice—it’s also about candidate forums. And yes, before you roll your eyes, hear me out: this is your chance to actually know who’s running your town before you bump into them at Harris Teeter.
Why You Should Care
Politics might not feel as fun as a Friday night at BoatYard or as relaxing as a float day at Ramsey Creek, but these forums are where the decisions that affect our daily lives get their start. Roads? Schools? Taxes? That new development you have an opinion about (we all have one)—these are the people making the calls. If you want your voice to matter, it starts with showing up.
What to Expect
Cornelius Candidate Forum
🗓 Tuesday, September 30 | 7–9 PM
📍 Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba AveHuntersville Candidate Forum
🗓 Thursday, October 9 | 7–9 PM
📍 Huntersville Town Hall, 101 Huntersville-Concord RdDavidson Candidate Forum
🗓 Thursday, September 25th | 7–9 PM
📍 Davidson Town Hall, 251 South Street
WSIC News will be broadcasting all of them live on 105.9 FM and streaming online, so if you can’t make it in person, you can still tune in. Justin Ckezepis, station owner and GM, will be your emcee—guiding the discussion, keeping it lively, and making sure audience questions actually get answered.
Bottom Line
Think of these forums like a pre-game tailgate for democracy. You don’t have to memorize every zoning law or be ready to grill candidates about policy minutiae—but being in the room (or on the stream) means you’re part of shaping Lake Norman’s future. Plus, it’s free, open to the public, and probably more entertaining than you think.
So come for the civic duty, stay for the small-town drama, and leave knowing you did your part to keep Lake Norman not just a great place to live—but a place where your voice actually counts.
