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A month of fun: October is here with lots of things to do and Halloween, too
Tuesday, Oct. 1 Davidson’s National Night Out 5-7 pm | Oct. 1. National Night Out (NNO) is an annual crime prevention and community-building event sponsored by the Davidson Police Department to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-resident partnerships, and neighborhood cohesiveness. This year’s event promises a festive atmosphere with music, family-friendly activities, educational opportunities […]
Donation locations added for McDowell County Emergency Supply Center
Oct. 1. More local businesses are serving as collection sites for emergency items needed in flood-devastated McDowell County. They effort, organized by John Hettwer of Payroll Plus, continues for the next several days. Non-perishable food is most needed. Payroll Plus HCM – Cornelius (8:30 am – 6:00 pm) 19300 Statesville Road Southwire (Main Lobby) – […]
Home badly damaged as tree falls; how to donate on a statewide basis
Sept. 30. A massive tree fell and struck the home of long-time residents Jennifer and Edward Hahn on Magnolia Estates Drive during the height of Tropical Storm Helene’s passage through Lake Norman. The couple said no one was injured, although Jennifer was home at the time. She heard a crashing noise as the tree broke […]
More water, supplies leaving today from Cornelius for Western NC
Sept. 30. By Dave Yochum. Drinking water is pouring into Western North Carolina from Cornelius and Lake Norman where countless people are pulling together for victims of Tropical Storm Helene. Yesterday truckloads and trailer loads of water and supplies left from the Cornelius Police Station and Payroll Plus on Statesville. Helene left behind a wide […]
Weekly Calendar Sept. 30-Oct. 6: Film, festival, music and more
Monday, Sept. 30 Traditional Series: Irish Masters 7:30 PM – 9 pm | Sept. 30. An Irish extravaganza, John Doyle’s Irish-American Music Masters, five wonderful musicians with shared Irish/American roots, led by the Grammy-nominated John Doyle. $25. For tickets, call the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. […]
11 confirmed dead, 280 state roads closed as supplies flow to Western NC
Sept. 29. Critical supplies are starting to reach Western North Carolina communities hit hard by devastating Hurricane Helene as crews make progress toward restoring power and cell phone service and repairing roads. Food, water and other needs are also being airlifted by the North Carolina National Guard into counties across Western North Carolina. Cellphone providers […]
Cornelius Police collecting disaster supplies
Sept. 29. The Cornelius Police Department is collecting emergency supplies for victims of catastrophic flooding in Western North Carolina caused by Tropical Storm Helene as well as first responders. One trailer load has already left. If you do bring supplies before their trailer returns, you can leave the donations in the lobby of the police […]
Letter From Banner Elk: Devastation, isolation
Sept 29. As of 8 pm Saturday, 10 North Carolinians have lost their lives due to Helene, according to Gov. Roy Cooper. Swiftwater and helicopter rescue crews have rescued more than 200 people since Thursday. North Carolina residents trying to connect with family members may call NC 211 (or 1-888-892-1162 if calling from outside the […]
Save the date: Bales, Helfrich Newsmakers Breakfast Oct. 11
Sept. 29. A Newsmakers Breakfast featuring the Republican and Democratic candidates for NC House District 98, Melinda Bales and Beth Helfrich, will be held Friday Oct. 11 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. The cost to attend is $16. RSVP: Call 704-895-1335 Address: 19101 Peninsula Club Drive, Cornelius
LKN emergency supply caravan heading to McDowell County; supplies needed
Sept. 28. The Marion Buck Creek water plant has been without power since yesterday. Without power, the water supply is anticipated to be depleted by noon tomorrow. The Lake Norman Chamber is leading an effort to collect much-needed supplies to start deliveries to Marion as soon as Sunday morning. What’s needed: Cases of water Jugs […]
