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Juneteenth observation Saturday at Ada Jenkins
June 18. Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox will speak at the Juneteenth observation Saturday at the Ada Jenkins Center. The nationwide holiday celebrating the emancipation of African-Americans originated in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and has spread nationwide since then. The event, which runs from 11 am to 2 pm, includes music and entertainment as well as […]
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June 21. National Pollinator Week is this week, June 21-27. This annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. Learn how you can help.
June 18. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Friday reported 220 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 20 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus, including one in Huntersville. The positive test rate is 1.9 percent statewide. Hospitalizations are at 475 statewide. Mecklenburg County Between Thursday and today in Mecklenburg County, there were 23 new […]
June 18. By Dave Vieser. A decision on developer Jake Palillo’s proposal for 252 apartments is on the agenda for the Monday’s Town Board meeting, along with the likely adoption of the $26.1 proposed 2021-2022 town budget which keeps the property tax rate level. The commissioners may find the Junker application inconsistent with the town’s […]
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: June 18 Live Under the Oaks Stella Rising performing. 6-8 pm. Birkdale Village, Huntersville. The Victory Summit 9 am – 4pm. Lake Norman […]
June 17. By Dave Vieser. The $25 million Cain Center for the Arts will add a magnificent new design element to Cornelius. The contemporary structure will stand amidst neo-classical municipal buildings, quaint downtown structures and mill houses and cottages nearby. Named for Cornelius residents Ericka and Bill Cain, who contributed $5 million to the project, […]
NORTH MECK | By Dave Yochum John Aneralla will step down at the end of this year after six years as mayor of Huntersville. He was the first of a new era of mayors in North Meck, replacing Jill Swain. Aneralla, one of the first leaders to speak out against the toll plan, defeated Swain 60 […]
June 16. With the first of the North Carolina vaccination lotteries one week away, the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting a modest increase in vaccinations statewide. A total of 51 percent of the adult population is fully vaccinated; 55 percent are partially vaccinated. That said, there is still time for North […]
June 3. Cornelius-based TopDeck Foundation, whose purpose is supporting the morale and mission of Cornelius law enforcement officers, will present another dual-purpose motorcycle to the Cornelius Police Dept. at Monday’s Town Board meeting. The agile bike makes it easy for police to access paths and trails. The new motorbike and helmets will be formally […]
