Kayaker drowns in Lake Norman
As the water warms up, authorities are warning swimmers to be cautious out on the lake. A man drowned in Lake Norman Wednesday afternoon near Henderson Road.
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As the water warms up, authorities are warning swimmers to be cautious out on the lake. A man drowned in Lake Norman Wednesday afternoon near Henderson Road.
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