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Lyngbya in lake adjacent to the 18th hole at The Peninsula Club

Lyngbya survey begins next week; residents can help

March 18. The Lake Norman Marine Commission in partnership with the NC State Aquatic Plant Management Program will begin surveying Lake Norman the week of March 25 for Lyngbya cyanobacteria, the unsightly blue-green algae that wreaks havoc with boaters and swimmers. People can report its presence to help create an effective treatment plan. To do […]

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Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville to host eclipse activities

March 18. Discovery Place Science and Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville will celebrate the 2024 solar eclipse with interactive, eclipse- and astronomy-themed activities leading up to the celestial event on April 8. Each museum will offer a variety of outdoor activities free to the public and host viewing parties on their respective parking decks. Beginning […]

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Weekly calendar March 18-24: Meet the author, wine night, spring market and more

Monday, March 18 Acclaimed Dulcimer Artist Bing Futch 7:30 – 9 pm | March 18. Acclaimed dulcimer artist Bing Futch. Using the Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a looper, Dutch celebrates traditional and modern music with passion, humor, and boundless energy. For tickets, call 704-894-2135 or go online.  Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman […]

Unique cooking class will be held at Ada Jenkins

March 18. Ada Jenkins Center’s “Apple a Day” Cooking Classes for a Healthy Lifestyle are open to the first 10 people who register. Classes will be held every Monday from March 25 to June 3. Participants must be age 55 or older and can attend class regularly every week for all 10 sessions as well […]

State of Junker property prompts concern from Planning Board member

March 18. By Dave Vieser. The Junker property, a mixed-use development on West Catawba continues to be a thorn in the side of local residents and officials. The newest issue involves incomplete clearance of trees, leaving large tree trunks spread over portions of the 12-acre property, as well as branches wrapped into phone and cable […]

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In response to drownings, the Joshua Murray boating safety center will open in May

March 18. The Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center is expected to open at Blythe Landing in May with water safety education programs for the public. It will also be a training center prototype for water safety experts statewide. “This space, inspired by our community, aims to educate and empower new and novice […]

Focus Friday: Local chiefs of police discuss fraud, community policing

March 15. The most common crime seen around North Mecklenburg is property crime, according to the chiefs of police who spoke this morning at the Lake Norman Chamber’s Focus Friday discussion. But among the most vexing crimes are those having to do with fraud as well as illegal drugs, including fentanyl. What’s happening today might […]

$550,000 | 15708 Carley Commons Lane

Davidson Home Sales

March 15. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds.  1/26/2024 $457,000 Mattamy Carolina Corp. to Terrence Ancrum & LaTondra Morrow, 16704 Summers Walk Blvd. 1/26/2024 $250,000 HC Davidson Walk to Maureen Trovato, 719 Beaty St. 1/29/2024 $457,000 Mattamy Carolina Corp. to Jennifer Schilling, 16648 Summers Walk Blvd. 1/31/2024 $250,000 HC […]

Weekend weather: Spring has sprung, but cooler next week

March 15. Warm, cloudy and showers Friday, mostly sunny Saturday and partly sunny Sunday. Then our temps fall. Friday: Showers likely, possible t-storm this afternoon, high near 73. Windy. Saturday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny, high near 72. Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 71. Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 58. Tuesday: Sunny, high near […]

Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Spring clean your appliances

March 15.  Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy will offers his advice for various appliances monthly. Spring is just around the corner. It’s a good time to clean coils on your refrigerator and clean your door […]