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Calling all artists
June 27. Davidson Lands Conservancy is launching a design contest for this year’s new Run For Green race T-shirt. The conservancy is searching for the most creative, fun shirt designs that can come from community members of any age. The winning design to be printed on approximately 1,000 T-shirts should embody Run For Green’s celebration […]
Weekender June 27-30: Music, ‘9 to 5’ and more
Thursday, June 27 LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | June 27. Tangerine Trees. Beatles tribute band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, June 28 Food Truck Fridays 11:30 am-1pm | June 28. RiQras de Empanadasrus. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers and enjoy lunch. The picnic tables will be available for seating. Cain Park, […]
Here are some celebratory options for Independence Day
June 27. Fireworks at The Peninsula Club on July 4, a tradition going back decades, have been cancelled but other options include fireworks at Trump National on July 3 and, on July 6, the Lake Norman Yacht Club. Here are some safe do-it-yourself alternatives to fireworks, courtesy of Mecklenburg County: 1. Use glow sticks They […]
Town of Davidson undertakes plastic-free challenge in July
June 26. “Plastics” is the classic one-word line from “The Graduate.” The ubiquitous material is everywhere, harms the environment and recycling it is problematic. Indeed, Greenpeace says no more than 6 percent of all discarded American plastic was recycled in 2021. Act locally The Town of Davidson is joining the Plastic Free Challenge during July […]
Heat wave: Today will be the hottest day so far this year; fans available
June 26. Will temperatures hit the century mark today? Maybe not but it will feel hotter. The National Weather Service says today’s high will be near 97, AccuWeather says 99 and WCNC forecaster Larry Sprinkle says it will feel like 102. Look for sunny skies, maybe a few clouds, along with humidity. Thursday Look for […]
Economic trends: On the road to North Carolina
June 25. With 75 percent of Americans saying they will take a road trip rather than fly in 2024, North Carolina is in good shape for more travel spending this summer. North Carolina is the seventh best state for summer road trips, according to a new WalletHub study. WalletHub compared the 50 states based on […]
Charlotte Symphony comes to McGuire Nuclear Station Friday
June 25. McGuire Nuclear Station will host the Charlotte Symphony on the lawn of the EnergyExplorium Friday evening, an annual lakeside event that draws thousands of people. It’s the only nuclear plant in the U.S. to hold an event of this magnitude and it’s free. “Celebrate America” starts at 8:30 pm on June 28, but […]
Tommy’s appliance tips: Dryer tips to keep your machine humming
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. Here’s some no-strings advice. Dryers are like us in a way, we have to inhale and exhale. If either is compromised it affects dryer performance and drying time. Roof-top vents should […]
Growing after school program needs volunteers
June 25. Ada Jenkins Center’s LEARN Works program—the only free after-school academic program in North Meck—needs volunteers to help as the program grows. LEARN Works currently serves local elementary school students (K-5th grade) who are behind their peers in reading. LEARN Works provides: Reading support Career exploration, financial literacy, and other enrichment activities Homework start […]
Community meeting for new development project is June 26
June 25. By Dave Vieser. Should zoning be changed to permit an early childcare center and preschool to be built on a vacant plot at the intersection of West Catawba and Edinburgh Square Drive? Residents will have the opportunity to make their feelings known at a community meeting set for 6 pm Wednesday June 26 […]
