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Care Center kicking off Holy Week Saturday
March 29. The Neighborhood CARE Center is inviting the community to “an encounter with Christ and celebration” on Saturday, April 1. The event is 2-5 pm at the center, 19711 Smith Circle, Cornelius. There will be food, fellowship and fun, local churches with gifts, local support agencies, snacks, bounce houses and games. Manny Rosado Jr., […]
Crime doesn’t pay, but helping solve it can
March 28. By TL Bernthal. North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers wants to work with residents to prevent and solve crimes. Crime Stoppers’ primary aim is to raise awareness with regard to citizen participation in crime fighting in our community. The tip line, 704-896-7887, is one way: Residents can report crimes confidentially and be rewarded if the […]
Save the date: April 29 home tour in Davidson supports DCCDC
March 28. The Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center will hold the Davidson Home & Village Tour April 29. Centered on the Town Green, the walking tour will feature unique architectural styles, interior design, historical landmarks and local artists. Adult admission is $40, children 2-12 are $15 with advance purchase. The event runs 10 amto4pm. DCCDC provides […]
New book on Cherokee Nation’s history gets NEH grant
March 28. Some records are lost to history—destroyed during the nation’s bloodiest conflict, carelessly tossed aside when homes were seized and their contents purged, or exposed to the elements as the inhabitants of those homes trudged the desolate path of forced relocation. It’s the job of the historian to surface the first-hand accounts and official […]
Rep. Bradford is considering a run for NC State Treasurer
March 27. With NC State Treasurer Dale Folwell announcing plans to run for governor, NC Rep. John Bradford, a former Cornelius Town Commissioner, said he is considering a run for state treasurer. “The high volume of calls and texts I received over the weekend encouraging me to run for State Treasurer are very humbling,” the […]
West Marine, Qualified Captain on board with Cornelius-based Devoted Float
March 27. The Devoted Float, a Cornelius-based awareness and resource organization focused on drowning prevention, has teamed up with The Qualified Captain, the water industry’s leading expert on safety, and West Marine, North America’s marine supply resource leader, to launch a major national campaign that encourages the installation of waterside lifesaver rings throughout the country. […]
Hough wins 2nd place at Odyssey of the Mind state tournament
March 27. The Hough High Odyssey of the Mind team won 2nd Place in the North Carolina Odyssey of the Mind Central Region Tournament in February and 2nd Place in the State Tournament this past weekend for Problem 5 in the high school division. Now they move on to compete in the World Finals at […]
Davidson College named a top producer for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
March 27. The State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognizes Davidson College and other U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Six students from Davidson were selected for Fulbright awards for the academic year 2022-2023. Fulbright is the U.S. government’s […]
Weekly calendar March 27 – April 2: Easter’s on its way, Beer School, Gina Chavez and more
Calendar Sponsors Here are events happening this week. March 27 Bing Futch Concert 7:30 pm | March 27. Acclaimed dulcimer artist Bing Futch to perform. Using the Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a looper, Bing celebrates traditional and modern music with passion, humor and boundless energy. He continues to produce […]
Birkdale Village fountain expected to open after Easter weekend
March 27. The fountain should be shooting water as early as mid-April. Tim Perry, managing partner of North American Properties, the owners of Birkdale Village in Huntersville, said last week that the needed parts were received Monday, March 20, and NAP is planning for the team to be trained Friday, April 7, to program and […]
