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Weekender Jan. 4-7: Theater, conservancy in 2024
Friday Jan. 5 – Sunday, Jan. 7 A Chorus Line 7:30 pm Jan. 5-6; 2 pm Jan 7. Davidson Community Players and LAD Space, a local film production company, gathered local teens for a 2-week process to stage the classic musical. $18 general seating admission. Pine Lake Preparatory High School, 104 Yellow Wood Cir., Mooresville […]
Go jump in the lake, barefoot, on New Year’s Day
Jan. 4. Although choppy conditions affected performances, the 46th annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament wowed those who turned out on a sunny 50 degree day. The wide range of competitor’s ages and abilities made this year’s event particularly interesting. From five-year-old Lydia Harrington of Davidson to 81-year-olds (Ted Eisenstat and Fred Steinbaum, […]
Police blotter: Dec. 20 to Jan. 2
Jan. 4. As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 231220083 B&E Vehicle 20347 Harborgate Ct 15:49:00 12/20/23 ASN Gullett, William & Steven 231220088 Larceny 20405 Staghorn Ct 16:26:26 12/20/23 ASN Horn, Nathan 231224030 B&E Other 7419 Mariner Cove Dr 13:14:41 12/24/23 ASN Goldenberg, Mark Incident Nature Incident […]
Cain at the one-year mark: Downtown Cornelius transforming
Jan. 3. [One year anniversary] The Cain Center for the Arts, on its first anniversary, is being celebrated as a gathering place and economic development driver. Paul Newton, Cain Center Board president and chair, said the founders and benefactors of the $25 million facility knew it would be much more than a beautiful building. Community […]
Missing person: Ryan Marie Russell, 33
Jan. 3. Cornelius Police are asking for help finding a 33-year-old woman who was last seen on Dec. 25, 2023 on Entrada Drive in Cornelius. Reported missing over the weekend, she may be in the University City area police said. If you have information, call Cornelius Police at 704-892-7773.
Cain saw 15,000 attendees in its first year; gala is this Saturday
Jan. 2. [One year anniversary] It’s hard to believe, but it’s been one year since the Cain Center for the Arts opened in downtown Cornelius to rave reviews. —Total attendance during the first year was 15,000, including all programs and town events. —More than 200 volunteers supplemented nine full-time and four part-time staff members. First […]
In His Steps Dance presents free family event Jan.13
Jan. 2. In His Steps, a non-profit dance ministry for girls, will host its annual Elevate event on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 11am to 2pm at The Cove Church in Statesville. Not affiliated with any particular church or denomination, In His Steps offers weekly dance lessons free of charge, along with spiritual development through biblical-based […]
Weekly calendar: Jan. 2 – 7: A Chorus Line and An Evening with Mandy Gonzalez
Friday Jan. 5 – Sunday, Jan. 7 A Chorus Line 7:30 pm Jan. 5-6; 2 pm Jan 7. Davidson Community Players and LAD Space, a local film production company, gathered local teens for a 2-week process to stage the classic musical. $18 general seating admission. Pine Lake Preparatory High School, 104 Yellow Wood Cir., Mooresville […]
Weekend weather: Happy New Year
Dec. 29. The weekend weather in two words: Sunshine [and] cool. Friday: Partly sunny, high near 47. Night-time low around 30. Saturday: Sunny, high near 49. Night-time low around 29. Sunday: Sunny, high near 52. Night-time low around 35. New Year’s Day: Partly sunny, high near 52. Night-time low around 32. Tuesday: Sunny, with a […]
Hoyle rules: Retired police chief receives prestigious award
Dec. 29. Bence Hoyle, the former chief of police in Huntersville and Cornelius, received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, recognizing his years of leadership in law enforcement. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is presented to those who have made significant contributions to their communities through exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments. Background […]
