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Robin Salzman, Lisa Mayhew Jones honored by LKN Chamber
March 26. At a sold-out meeting, the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recognized two individuals who have gone the extra mile for the Lake Norman region. Outgoing Board Chair Douglas Marion recognized Robin Smith Salzman, founder of the Giving with Grace Foundation, with the Citizenship and Service Award. Scott T. Fletcher, manager of natural resources […]
April is for Arts in Davidson
March 26. April is for Arts in Davidson. The weekend of April 26-28 will focus on the arts with a variety of events starting with the gallery crawl. The Gallery Crawl will be held on Friday, April 26 from 6 pm to 9 pm within businesses and on sidewalks transformed into lively art galleries located […]
In case you smell smoke…
March 26. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge on Neck Road in Huntersville. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. For more information on prescribed burns visit: meck.co/RXfire
Marvelous Mutts coming to Carowinds
March 26. If you love dogs, then Friday, March 29 to Sunday, April 7 is an arf-ly good time to visit Carowinds. The Marvelous Mutts features world-class rescue dogs showing off their agility, strength and intelligence through various performances, including dock diving, Frisbee routines and agility trials. Founded by dog trainers Nadja Palenzuela and Kara […]
Two-day town budget retreat starts Tuesday
March 25. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius’ annual budget retreat—a strenuous, two-day work session—gets under way tomorrow at the Graylyn International Conference Center in Winston Salem. The mayor, members of the Board of Commissioners and key staff members attend and, like a company, get into the details of budgeting and goal-setting. The workshop begins at 9 […]
Weekly calendar March 25-31: Music, dinosaurs and an egg hunt
Monday, March 25 String Studio Recital 7:30 – 9: pm | March 25. An evening of talented string students performing solo and collaborative music accompanied by Tomasz Robak. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College. Wednesday, March 27 Brass Studio Recital 7:30 – 9 pm | March 27. […]
Cain Center will buy historic properties downtown
March 22. By Dave Yochum. Cain Center for the Arts has three parcels of land at the corner of School Street and Catawba Avenue under contract for an undisclosed amount. The prime site contains three folk Victorian-style homes, two of which the Cain Center will save. One of them will be used for a ceramic […]
Police blotter: March 13-19
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240313079 Fraud 19601 Statesville Rd 12:50:29 03/13/24 CLO Mattress Express 240317044 Larceny 18300 Invergordon Ln 15:37:54 03/17/24 CLO Bollinger, Daniel 240318137 Larceny 21720 Catawba Av 21:58:05 03/18/24 ASN Harris Teeter 240319042 Fraud 16724 Flying Jib Rd 10:49:05 03/19/24 ASN Swisher, […]
Weekend Weather: Rain then SUNday
March 22. Double-check outdoor events today and Saturday, they may be cancelled due to rain. Palm Sunday will be lovely—and windy. Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. East northeast wind around 8 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. […]
Unity in Community large group meeting is April 20
March 22. Unity in Community North Mecklenburg will hold its quarterly large group meeting from 10 am to noon April 20 at the Davidson united Methodist Church Chapel at 302 S. Main. The theme is Rally for Action: Be inspired! Feel empowered! Take action! Quotable “If you question whether or not your vote matters. If […]
