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Local student takes 2nd place in NCHSAA breaststroke event
Feb. 22. Presley Horton, the 17-year-old daughter of Chris and Amy Horton, finished second at the 3A NCHSAA State Championships in the 100 Breaststroke Event. She also placed in the Top 10 in the 200 IM event, 200 Freestyle Relay event and 200 IM Relay event. A junior at Lake Norman Charter High School, she […]
Black History Month event at Cain Center will highlight Smithville
Feb. 22. Cornelius’ Black History Month program at the Cain Center for the Arts this Saturday will feature art by Charlotte artist John Robert “Trey” Miles III, poetry and a presentation to honor the annexation of Smithville into the town of Cornelius 50 years ago. The program runs from noon to 2 pm. Smithville history […]
Reflect on and celebrate Black History Month
Feb. 21. By TL Bernthal. Learning about race and culture isn’t confined to Black History Month for Cornelius students. While Black History Month is celebrated with programs and activities, local educators want all students to feel welcome and accepted, and a part of an inclusive school culture. Black students, who comprise about 10 percent of […]
Micah Hedrick brightens even cloudy days from his post on W. Catawba
Feb. 21. By Wayne Mayer. Now that’s a smile and a wave as wide as the sky over Lake Norman. His name is Micah Hedrick, son of Michael and Geneva Hedrick, and twin brother to Caleb Hedrick. This well-spoken young man of 18 can be found seated across from Robbins Park on West Catawba several […]
Rev. Lemings honored for 27 years at Grace Covenant
Feb. 21. By Dave Vieser. Rev. Farrell Lemings, who is retiring as lead pastor of Grace Covenant Church, was honored for his 27 years in the pulpit by Mayor Woody Washam at the Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night. In presenting the official proclamation, Mayor Washam said, “Pastor Farrell has led with a heart of partnership, […]
Religion news: Special events at area houses of worship
Jews and Jim Crow Class Learn about how Jews viewed racial issues in the Jim Crow Era and the complicated origins of the Black-Jewish relationship. The class is offered 7:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, Feb. 23, or Thursday, March 2, based on research from Rabbi Becca Diamond’s rabbinical thesis and will be available in-person and on […]
Tropicana returning in new location
Feb. 20. By Dave Vieser. The Tropicana Restaurant will re-open in a new location—Kat’s Seafood on West Catawba—in May. The owners at Cambridge Hospitality said the menu will include some of Kat’s seafood dishes, as well as some Mexican dishes and an array of sports bar favorites “Kat’s will stay open right up to the […]
Still missing Madalina: Tomorrow marks 3 months
Feb. 20. By Dave Yochum. The search for 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari, who was last seen publicly on Nov. 21, continues unabated. As the three-month mark approaches tomorrow, Cornelius Police hold out hope that she may still be found alive. In an interview with Cornelius Today, Chief of Police David Baucom said “the investigation is still […]
Police seeking help with 9-year-old cold case
Feb. 20. The Huntersville Police Department is offering up to $14,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person(s) involved in the murder of Peter Jordan. Jordan, who lived with his family in Cornelius, was murdered in the Landings at Northcross Apartments on Feb. 19, 2014, at the age of 19. The […]
Weekly calendar Feb. 20-26: Music, theater and coffee with critters
Calendar Sponsors Here is what’s happening this week around Lake Norman. Monday, Feb. 20 Huntersville Black History Month Celebration 2:30 pm | Feb.20 – Special Performance by Drums 4 Life at David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville. The program is free, and all ages are welcome to participate. Got the Juice: Dance […]
