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Fisher Farm cross country trail to close for improvements
June 16. The Cross Country Trail at Fisher Farm will be closed for Fall 2025 because of an upcoming stream restoration project. This important environmental initiative will help protect local waterways, improve habitat for native species, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the park’s natural resources, according to Davidson Parks and Recreation. Quotable “While we […]
The Great Race arrives in Mooresville June 28
June 16. The 2025 Hemmings Motor News Great Race stops in Mooresville June 28. The premiere old car rally features more than 100 antique automobiles during a nine-day, 2,300-mile event. The race starts in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 21, and ends in Irmo, SC on Sunday, June 29. There are more than 500 […]
Algae bloom in cove off Torrence Chapel; no swim advisory still in effect
June 14. [Updated 9 am June 16] An active Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has been found in a cove off Torrence Chapel Road. Lake users are advised to avoid the cove until the bloom is no longer present. The algae bloom is cyanobacteria. The bloom was confirmed by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services after a report […]
EarthTalk: How energy companies foil climate activists
Dear EarthTalk: How do oil and gas companies foil efforts by climate activists? —J.L., via email June 13. In recent years, many climate activists have protested against oil and gas companies for their role in exacerbating climate change. Recent examples include the ubiquitous “Just Stop Oil” protests, which have shown up from the Louvre Museum […]
Weekend Weather
June 13. Happy Friday the Thirteenth! Clouds, sunshine here and there, showers, thunderstorms and humidity—that’s the weekend weather and much of the week ahead. Friday: Showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, high near 84. Overnight thunderstorms as well. Saturday: The same, only warmer: High near 87. Sunday: Pretty much the same. High near 88. Monday: Same. […]
Sunset Cove development plans on hold amidst neighborhood concerns
By Dave Vieser. One day after Cornelius Today published an online article about the July 8 hearing on the Sunset Cove Nantz Road project, the town announced that the public hearing has been postponed indefinitely. Quotable “The town was notified on June 12 by the Sunset Cove rezoning applicant that they wish to pause their […]
Father’s Day advice from a Modern Dad
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show June 13. When I need to think, or when I’m searching for an answer to a problem, I go outside and look around. When I was a kid I would lay down in the grass and look at the clouds. I’d sit in a tree and look at the […]
FeedNC summer food drive launches with a party June 16
June 12. As schools close for the summer, thousands of children are at risk of going hungry. FeedNC is holding a Summer Hunger Food Drive June 16 to June 21. They hope to collect 15,000 lbs. of food and raise $15,000. The food drive kicks off with a Summer Party at FeedNC, 2456 Charlotte Hwy., […]
Tickets for fall season at Cain Center for the Arts go on sale Friday
June 12. The Cain Center for the Arts announced its Fall 2025 lineup, and tickets go on sale to the public Friday. There are five performances in the blues, jazz and classical category, three classic rock tribute bands, four comedians and magicians, two performances in country and Americana, four pop/singer-songwriters tributes (Swifties, your night is […]
Sweetgreen, a salad chain, opening today in Birkdale
June 12. Sweetgreen is unveiling its second Charlotte-area location in Birkdale today with an opening party 10 am to 2 pm at the new store, located at 16844 Birkdale Commons. The fast-casual salad chain is known for creative salads and bowls, some of them made with locally grown produce. Georgetown students opened the first Sweetgreen […]
