User:Baileybear1/Lake Norman

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I would add this to the beginning of the article: Lake Norman is a beautiful man-made lake in North Carolina that is known for its picturesque scenery, recreational activities, and vibrant communities. However, the lake is also the setting for a number of ghost stories and legends that add an element of mystery and intrigue to the area. Lake Norman is fed from the Catawba River and the Lake drains to the Mountain Island Lake. Lake Norman also has a very humid, tropical climate. I found this information on the visit Lake Norman site that had some relevant facts about Lake Norman and the things to do there.

I would add this in the ghost stories section: One of the most famous ghost stories associated with Lake Norman is the tale of the Lady of the Lake. According to local lore, a young woman drowned in the lake many years ago, and her ghost is said to haunt the waters to this day. Some visitors to the lake claim to have seen a ghostly figure in a long white dress floating just beneath the surface of the water.

Another ghost story associated with Lake Norman involves the old Davidson College boathouse. Legend has it that a student who worked at the boathouse many years ago died tragically in an accident, and his ghost now haunts the building. Visitors to the area have reported hearing strange noises, feeling cold spots, and seeing unexplained movements in the boathouse.

Another spooky tale at Davidson College is “Skeletons in the Columns.” An article by Blodgett explains back in the early 1900’s a senior kept scaring a freshman that there were bodies in the walls. In the article the author explains that “the freshman dreamt of the ghost and is drawn to the columns, falling to his death.”

I would add this at the end of the ghost stories section in a new "closing" paragraph: Despite these spooky tales, Lake Norman remains a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

I added this closing paragraph to the end of the article: Lake Norman was created in the 1960s as a result of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam on the Catawba River. Lake Norman is a beautiful and serene destination located in North Carolina. With over 500 miles of shoreline, it offers ample opportunities for water-based activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. The surrounding area also provides many amenities, including restaurants, shopping, and entertainment

Summary revisions:

I edited my wikipedia article and improved it. The first thing that I edited was a sentence in the beginning that was too biased. In the last paragraph I also removed the last three sentences and put in a new non biased sentence. I also capitalized “skeletons” and “columns” in my third paragraph. Another thing I did was add in where all of the edits were going in the article. By doing these edits and changes the article sounds so much better. Before some of my edits were a little biased so by making them more neutral it made the paragraphs I added sound so much better and more fluid. In my Wikipedia edits I also added some hyperlinks that linked to other North Carolina Wikipedia stories. Another edit that I made was by adding in a stronger beginning paragraph since the article didn’t have a very long or strong introduction paragraph. ~

References

https://www.visitlakenorman.org/blog/post/diving-in-history-of-lake-norman/

https://northcarolinahistory.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-cowans-ford-february-1-1781/

https://newsofdavidson.org/2022/11/10/54220/lake-norman-once-described-as-the-many-contoured-lake-that-is-to-be-proven-a-joyous-haven-for-happy-families-in-its-season/

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/lake-norman-real-estate-market-remains-among-largest-us-value-listings-soars/IXWYHLGMY5FQPNCWNH5ANDXRRQ/

https://www.charlottestories.com/people-no-idea-towns-lake-norman-even-exist/