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Ada Jenkins Center offering tax assistance services
March 16. The Ada Jenkins Center is hosting two program sites — Davidson and Huntersville — for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). VITA volunteers will assist neighbors with incomes of $60,000 or less prepare their taxes for free. In 2022 they helped 173 households, saving them a total of $43,250 […]
Celebrate your Irishness around Lake Norman this weekend
March 15. By Jason Benavides. Get your green on and head out to some of the best St. Patrick’s Day events around Lake Norman. Enjoy Irish fare, have a pint and celebrate Irish tradition. Possible inclement weather could impact some venues and performance times. Birkdale Village: Luck of the Village Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam […]
Town Board will consider growth management recommendations April 3
March 15. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius commissioners will consider recommendations to the town’s Land Use Plan next month. The Growth Management Task Force (GMTF) had previously submitted their suggestions which have been under review for several months. How to manage growth became the leading issue in local elections two years ago, with four out of […]
State to hold public hearing tomorrow for Colonial Pipeline permit
March 15. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources will hold a public hearing Thursday for a Colonial Pipeline wastewater permit. Colonial Pipeline has requested a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Wastewater Discharge permit to allow the discharge of treated groundwater to North Prong Clark Creek in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River basin. […]
Davidson Community Players present Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
March 15. The Davidson Community Players will present Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof March 23-April 2. Advance tickets are on sale now: adult, $23; senior (65+), students under 21 years, $18. The show will be directed by Andy Rassler at the Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Recommended ages 14 and […]
The ‘what’s next’ after Black History Month
March 15. By TL Bernthal. Even with Black History Month celebrations over, there are things anyone can do as a “what’s next” in race relations. In February, which is Black History Month, the diversity committee of the Lae Norman Chamber of Commerce brought together Ron Potts ,who was born and raised in the Smithville Community, […]
Make a reservation to have brunch with the Easter Bunny and Duck
March 15. Families can make a reservation now to have brunch with the Easter Bunny and Duck on Saturday, April 1, at Veterans Park in Huntersville. Reserve a table for 45 minutes and enjoy brunch and a family craft while waiting for your photo with Bunny and Duck. Reservations are $20 per table (maximum […]
Letter to the Editor: Smithville residents have been heard
Response to “Opinion: Former Commissioner Thurman Ross calls for Smithville residents to have better representation in Smithville revitalization plan.” March 14. By Scott Higgins. [Opinion] The revitalization plan for Smithville has come a long way. I have witnessed meaningful dialogue and progress in revitalizing Smithville over the last two years. To be overly critical seems […]
Brace yourself: New property valuations come out March 17
March 14. By Dave Vieser. Looking to celebrate St Patricks Day in a special way? How about learning the new value of your property according to the county! March 17 is indeed the day new revaluation notices will be mailed to all owners of property in Mecklenburg County. What’s it all about? Revaluation is the […]
DLC seeks reaccreditation and your comments
March 14. The Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC), a nationally accredited land trust, is applying for renewal of accreditation. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting natural places and working lands forever. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an […]
