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Weekender May 16 – 19: Jazz festival POSTPONED, Charlotte Symphony
Thursday, May 16 Wine on The Vine 6-8 pm | May 16. Wine and live music while you stroll on the Downtown Huntersville Greenway. You will also be able to get updates from the Greenway, Trail, & Bikeway Commission on current and future VINE projects.Tickets limited: $15 – includes 2 glasses of wine and a […]
Music students will perform at Cain Center June 1
May 16. A five-hour joint music showcase for 62 young students will be held June 1 at the Cain Center for the Arts. The event, which runs from from 3 pm to 8 pm, will spotlight the talents of 21 students from the Cain Center’s Community Lesson Program and 41 students from Learn Music in […]
Westmoreland/Hwy. 21 intersection getting improvements
May 15. By Dave Vieser. Relief is in sight for motorists traversing the intersection of Westmoreland Road and Highway 21/Statesville Road in Cornelius. Work crews have begun to clear trees on the south side of Westmoreland to permit the addition of a new turning lane. Lanes will also be added along Hwy. 21, and it’s […]
April 29 fundraiser for Ada Jenkins nets $22K+
May 15. Ada Jenkins Center’s spring fundraiser Golfing for Good raised more than $22,000 to benefit the families that the non-profit serves. Quotable “We can’t thank our golfers, sponsors, and raffle donors enough,” says Harold Rice, CEO of the Ada Jenkins Center. “Their friendship and support provides an extra boost right now, as demand for […]
Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 15. Flags are at half-staff today in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each year on May 15, the nation recognizes the many men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty. Quotable “Today, we honor the memories and sacrifices of brave law enforcement […]
Whooping cough cases on the rise
May 15. Mecklenburg County Public Health says there’s an increase in highly contagious whooping cough cases in western North Carolina, including Mecklenburg County. Background Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause severe coughing fits, especially in infants and young children. While the disease can be serious for anyone, it can be life-threatening […]
Vintage Car Show Saturday, June 8
May 14. The Bailey’s Glen/Hough High School Partnership Car Show is Saturday, June 8. Rain date is Sun., June 9. This fundraiser for Hough students and teachers’ needs includes: Dash plaques, trophies for seven car classes, door prizes, food, 50/50 raffle, and music. No pre-registration fee. Time: 9 am to 1 pm Location: Hough High […]
Non-profit expo has moved indoors
May 14. Lake Norman Economic Development (LNED) will hold it inaugural non-profit expo, “Connecting Our Communities,” at the former Total Wine store in Birkdale Village. The event aims to foster collaboration and engagement between local non-profits, businesses and community members. It was originally planned for the Redline Facilities at Birkdale Point. Details Date: May 14 […]
New crosswalks coming on West Catawba
May 14. By Dave Vieser. Town officials say two new crosswalks on West Catawba Avenue, which should be installed and activated by Memorial Day, will be a big step toward making the two-lane artery safer for pedestrians. But they’ll be torn up shortly before a $34 million widening project takes place in 2028-2029. Background Joan […]
Boat safety center to be dedicated, opened May 18
May 14. The Cornelius Police Department will host a dedication and launch for the Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center on Saturday, May 18. The Boating Safety Center comes in response to lake drownings in recent years and honors Officer Joshua Murray‘s legacy. The event is 10 am Saturday, May 18, at the […]
