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Celebrate Black History Month in style on Feb. 29
Feb. 14. Eastway Regional Recreation Center is celebrating Black History Month with a fashion show. Organized by Mecklenburg County Parks, the event costs $15 to attend. Come dressed in Afrocentric attire and join the fashion show extravaganza. The event will include light refreshments, music, African dancers, and more. Details Thursday, Feb. 29, 4 to 6 […]
Carowinds will be hiring
Feb. 13. Need a temporary job? Carowinds will host a hiring event from Feb. 17 to Feb. 24 to fill various seasonal roles, with some 2,500 positions open starting March 9. The positions include: Aquatics, including lifeguards Food and Beverage Park Services Ride Operations Safety and Security Maintenance and Facilities Interested applicants can apply, interview […]
Planning Board OKs Royal Bliss Brewery with conditions
Feb. 13. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board unanimously recommended approval for a rezoning which would permit the construction and operation of Royal Bliss Brewery on three acres at 19149 W. Catawba. The facility, which will be a combination restaurant and beer garden, could be completed by late 2025 if it is approved by […]
Brace yourselves: There are 28 projects in various states of readiness on the drawing boards
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT | By Dave Vieser Look for the intersection of Nantz Road and West Catawba to change dramatically as well as other development sites around town. At Nantz and West Catawba there will be a new convenience store and day care center. Convenience Development Partners will extend Nantz Road to the south and east, […]
Unity in Community announces awards
Feb. 13. At the January large group meeting, UiC’s first Lenzy R. Wallace, Jr. PhD Excellence Award was given to an individual and an organization who exemplified Lenzy’s strength of character, his commitment to racial equity, justice for all, diversity and inclusion, and his support of UiC. Adrianne Baughns-Wallace, Lenzy’s wife of 37 years, gave […]
Planning Board to review Royal Bliss project
Feb. 12. The Cornelius Planning Board will consider the Royal Bliss Brewery Project at tonight’s meeting. If they recommend approval, the proposal will then be sent back to the Town Board for a final public hearing. Plans call for construction of a 11,800 square foot building on a vacant 2.98 acre plot owned by Griffin […]
Weekly calendar: Feb. 12-18: Music, art, farmers market. You’re on your own for Valentine’s Day!
Drum Tao 7:30 pm | Feb. 12. For 20 years, Drum Tao has performed around the world creating phenomenal performances and expressions consisting of incomparable “Wadaiko-drums” and the beautiful melody of Japanese flutes and harps. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College Organ at Davidson […]
Can you say geospatial: Find your home site 86 years ago
Feb. 12. By Dave Yochum. Have you ever wondered what your property looked like from the air 30 years ago? Seventy-two years ago? How about 85 years ago? Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services (GIS) is starting 2024 with a Historical Aerial Photo Viewer that lets you zoom into a specific location and view changes over […]
Davidson’s town-wide art festival in April needs artists, sponsors
Feb. 12. The Town of Davidson is painting a rosy picture for local artists and businesses during its annual April is for Arts event. Set for Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28, the celebration brings thousands of people to the Annual Gallery Crawl and Art on the Green. A juried art festival features booths […]
Weekend Weather: Super wet, more or less
Feb. 9. Mild temps this weekend with clouds Friday, showers possible Saturday, very likely Sunday. Cooler temps return Tuesday Friday: Cloudy, chance of rain late this afternoon, high near 60. Saturday: Chance of showers, high 70, breezy. Super Bowl Sunday: Showers/rain, high 61-62, not as breezy. Monday: Showers, high 61. Tuesday: Sunny, high 57. Wednesday: […]
