Mountain Island

Marine challenge to raise funds for fallen soldier

A local non-profit supporting U.S. Marines and their families is inviting extreme exercise enthusiasts to see if they’ve got what it takes to endure a military physical fitness test, while raising money for the family of Lance Cpl. Noah M. Pier.

The paper that hugs the lake

As the Mountain Island Weekly has grown in the past year, we’ve brought you stories about new economic development, the people who are proud to call this area home and issues affecting Mountain Island Lake’s health.

Most of that reporting has come from the Mecklenburg shore.

Greenway on track for 2011 construction start

Mount Holly’s long-planned riverside greenway will begin construction next year, if all goes well.

The Mount Holly Riverwalk, a scenic 13-mile route along the Catawba River between the Stowe YMCA and Mountain Island Lake, has been in the works for more than five years.

Marine commission hears about ReVenture’s environmental footprint

Mountain Island Lake marine commissioners had plenty of questions about the environmental impact of the proposed ReVenture Park during their monthly meeting Wednesday, March 4.

Mountain Island housing market improving? Reply hazy

After watching the Mountain Island housing market fall the past three years, at least one leader of the real estate industry is predicting prices will stabilize in 2010.

But that doesn’t mean those trying to sell their homes should expect to see buyers lining up at their doors any time soon.

Officers funded by federal stimulus about to hit the street

The results of an $8.5 million investment in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are about to hit the street in the Mountain Island area.