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Davidson adopts Climate Action Plan
April 10. Davidson’s Board of Commissioners has adopted the town’s first Climate Action Plan, moving the community toward carbon neutrality. The town partnered with Blue Strike Environmental to create the plan which is intended to serve as a guide to drive emissions reductions and sustainability efforts. Going a step farther, the CAP sets a community-wide carbon […]
Lost Worlds Brewing’s new Charlotte taproom opens Saturday
April 9. By Jason Benavides. After celebrating 4 years of growth and great beer, Lost Worlds Brewing is now set on opening the new taproom in Charlotte. The latest adventure takes them to Metropolitan in Midtown and opens to the public on Saturday, April 13. “Our aim has always been to inspire our guests to […]
Davidson 2024 concert schedule
April 9. Davidson 2024 summer concert schedule is out with more than two dozen open-air performances at Concerts on the Green and Concerts @ the Circles this season. Concerts on the Green Schedule Sunday, April 28 Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble Saturday, May 11 The Chain – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Saturday, May 25 Groove […]
Planning Board OKs Fruitful Roots; now it’s on to the Town Board
April 9. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board gave a unanimous thumbs-up for Fruitful Roots, a new brewery planned on North Main just north of the Food Lion parking lot. Brothers Douglas Marion and Travis Marion and their wives Shannon and Chelsea, respectively, plan a taproom and brewery with a small kitchen on a […]
Earth Jam is Saturday
April 9. Earth Jam 2024 will be 4 pm to 7 pm Saturday at Robbins Park. The event, organized by Cornelius Parks and Recreation to celebrate Earth Day, features food, live music and opportunities to learn how to “create change in our community to be a little kinder to our planet.” More than two dozen […]
Suspect arrested in indecent exposure case on greenway
April 8. Cornelius Police have arrested Austin Scott Moyer in connection with a lewd act in March on a trail near the McDowell Creek Greenway. Police conducted an undercover operation after receiving numerous tips from the community. Moyer was arrested and charged with one count of Indecent Exposure after being observed on a trail behind […]
Jetton Extension closing update
April 8. Jetton Road Extension will continue to be closed 7 pm to 6 am while road work continues. And if you venture down the road during the day, expect a bumpy, dusty ride. The extension has become a popular alternative for drivers seeking to avoid congestion on West Catawba, but the roadway has deteriorated […]
Don’t look up…or do wear eclipse glasses
April 8. North Carolina is outside the path of totality, but we’ll still see more than 80 percent of the sun eclipsed by the moon. Lake Norman is expected to experience an 83.4 percent partial solar eclipse that will begin at 1:54 pm and last for about 2 and a half hours, concluding at 4:26 pm. […]
Weekly calendar April 8-14: Music, comedy, festivals and Earth Jam
Wednesday, April 10 Davidson College Concert Series: Charlotte Symphony Brass Quintet 7:30pm | April 10. The Charlotte Symphony Brass Quintet headlines with selections from West Side Story and other powerhouse works for brass ensemble. For tickets, contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College. Thursday, April 11 Joanne Show Taylor 7pm doors, 8 […]
Weekend Weather: Sunny by day, chilly by night
April 5. There’s a frost advisory from the National Weather Service but it looks like temps won’t drop all that low tonight (Friday) or Saturday. In fact, look for plenty of sun all weekend with daytime temps in the 60s. Frost may develop in low-lying areas before daybreak Saturday and Sunday. Friday: Sunny, high near […]
