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Weekend Weather: A mixed bag
Feb. 24. Enjoy the weather today—still warm and 70 but 10 degrees cooler than yesterday’s record-setter—because tomorrow will be wet and much cooler. Nice weather returns Sunday. Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, high near 70. Saturday: Showers, mainly before noon, chance of rain after 1. High near 52. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 66. Monday: […]
Davidson police seek help around recent vandalism; reward offered
Feb. 24. Someone recently shared videos of the potential suspects in the vandalism incidents Feb. 15-16 in Davidson and police are asking for anyone else who has video to let them know. The video shows the potential suspects near Avinger Lane about 10:40 pm Wednesday, Feb. 15. The subjects are driving two sedan-style vehicles, one […]
Be wary of secondary market for theater tickets
Feb. 24. By TL Bernthal. Scammers have figured it out: They can offer tickets to sold-out performances, hoping to get payment for something they don’t really have. A victim may never get the ticket, or find out at the door that what they think is a ticket for admission is a fraud. Justin Dionne, executive […]
Smithville was. Smithville is. Smithville will be.
Feb. 24. Editor’s note: The Smithville Community Coalition is gearing up both as a nonprofit and as an advocate for the historically African American community on the east side of Cornelius, primarily on the south side of Catawba Avenue. This article was written by a coalition staff member to help the public understand their work. […]
Letter to the editor: Getting it right in Birkdale Village
Feb. 7. North American Properties continues to pursue their ill-planned and redundant rezoning request for Birkdale Village. They are flying every conceivable combination of projects up the flagpole to see who will salute. Those of us who live EVERY DAY with the mess NAP and Tim Perry have made of this world-class multi-use development, know […]
Weekender Feb. 23-26: Theater, music, Black History Month program and more
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Feb. 23 Traditional Series: Breabach 7:30 – 9 pm | Feb. 23. Breabach is a new generation Celtic band from Scotland. The great highlight of The quintet uses two bagpipers who double on flute, working beside fiddle and guitar. Tickets required: 704-894-2135. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Through […]
Plan a jazzy April, which is National Jazz Appreciation Month
Feb. 23. Huntersville will Jazz Up at the Ice House stage at Veterans Park in downtown on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23. Bring your lawn chair, purchase dinner and drinks from local food and beverage vendors onsite and enjoy and evening of the smooth sounds of jazz from 4-8 pm. The weekend lineup […]
Medic will make changes next month; find out what it means for you
Feb. 23. [Updated] Medic will be hosting one of six community meetings at the Northern Regional Recreation Center on Wednesday, April 5. Medic encourages residents to attend and learn more about upcoming changes to 911 responses, how the 911 system work, and more. As Mecklenburg County grows, and the rate of non-emergency 911 calls grows […]
ASC plea: Advocate for arts and culture in Mecklenburg budget survey
Feb. 23. Supporters of arts and culture are needed to lend their voices as Mecklenburg County seeks public input from residents to develop its Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The Resident Budget Priority Survey is one way that residents can let county leaders know what’s important to them when it comes to services and programs funded […]
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Smithville annexation on Saturday
Feb. 23. The 50th anniversary of the annexation of Smithville to the town of Cornelius will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 25, at the “Smithville Was. Smithville Is. Smithville Will BE.” event. The town of Cornelius, Cornelius Parks & Recreation, Smithville CommUNITY Coalition and Cain Center for the Arts organized the celebration for noon-2 pm Saturday, […]
