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Davidson closes former town hall during renovations
Feb. 6. Beginning today, the former Town of Davidson Town Hall, located at 216 S. Main St., will be closed to the public. Phase 2 of the Public Facilities Project includes upfitting the Russell B. Knox Municipal Building for Public Safety. Town of Davidson offices including Planning, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation, Housing and Equity, […]
County to conduct controlled burn today at nature preserve
Feb. 6. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today around noon at Rural Hill Nature Preserve in Huntersville. Smoke will affect air quality downwind for two to three hours. Land managers use controlled burns, also known as prescribed fire, to mimic the natural disturbance caused by the natural fires of years […]
Phil Hamrick in concert Feb. 17
Feb. 6. The worship pastor at Love Lake Norman, a non-denominational church that meets Sundays at the Cain Center for the Arts, will perform his own songs at a concert Feb. 17 at the Oak St. Mill. Singer/songwriter Philip Hamrick will play a mix of his own songs, including worship tunes, in an intimate setting. […]
Inbound Jetton has reopened
Feb. 3. A one-car crash on Jetton adjacent to the Harris Teeter had the two inbound lanes closed for a short time around 2:30 pm. Officials on the scene said the driver lost control. There were only minor injuries.
‘Men That Cook’ is back after 3-year COVID hiatus
Feb. 3. After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, “Men That Cook” is ready to roll once again. Hosted by the Happy Hour Rotary Club of Huntersville, the event will be Sunday, March 26 at Sweet Magnolia Estate, 10101 Bailey Road in Cornelius. Tastings are prepared by community members who compete to raise prize money […]
Price check: The incredible, edible — and expensive — egg
Feb. 3. By TL Bernthal. Grocery bills are on the rise, with higher prices for many items and jaw-dropping increases for the cost of a dozen eggs. We visited five local grocery stores yesterday to compare egg prices from one year ago. (Yes, we keep track of such things.) Why the increase? A deadly outbreak of […]
Newsmakers Breakfast: Economic outlook Q&A over breakfast Feb. 9
Feb. 3. The US officially hit the technical debt limit on Jan. 19, prompting the Treasury Department to begin using “extraordinary measures” to to avert a first-ever US default. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve Board has raised interest rates again, albeit less aggressively than during the past 11 months. Inflation has dropped from about 9 percent […]
Weekend weather
Feb. 3. Look for chilly temps today and Saturday, warmer on Sunday. Saturday will be sunny; Sunday, mostly cloudy and 55. Prepare for a low Friday night around 21-22. Friday: Gradual clearing, high near 46. Breezy. 21-22 overnight. Saturday: Sunny, high near 42. Overnight low around 29. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 54. Breezy. Overnight […]
Weekender Feb. 3-5: Black Heritage Festival, concerts and a cook-off
Calendar Sponsors Here are some of the fun activities in Lake Norman. Wednesday, Feb. 1- Sunday, Feb. 5 Davidson Community Players presents Newsies JR. Check website for performance times | Through Feb. 5. Disney’s “Newsies JR.” is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Tickets $14. Armour Street Theatre, […]
Police blotter Jan. 25-31
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230130005 B&E Commercial 20125 N Main St 01:11:26 01/30/23 ASN Food Lion 230130070 B&E Commercial 19320 Liverpool Pkwy 11:05:00 01/30/23 ASN Morningstar Storage 230130102 Fraud 19510 Jetton Rd 15:08:00 01/30/23 ASN Woodson, Julie Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race […]
