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It’s only October, but, baby, it’s gonna be cold outside
Oct. 18. The National Weather Service has updated its freeze warning for the region, including Mecklenburg County. The warning is in effect 2 am to 9 am Wednesday, Oct. 19, as sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees are expected. Impact The frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation, the NWS […]
West Catawba: Delays ahead
Oct. 18. By Dave Vieser. At the pre-agenda meeting of the Cornelius Town Board Monday, NCDOT provided commissioners with an update on the status of local projects. Mayor Woody Washam said this type of information can often cause heartburn. He was right. As reported by Cornelius Today a week ago, there are major snags in […]
Restaurant Week at Birkdale Village continues through Saturday
Oct. 18. Three restaurants are participating in the event that offers price fixed lunch and dinner menus through Saturday, Oct. 22. The restaurants are Fox and Hound, Red Rocks Cafe and Brown Bag Seafood Co. Reservations are recommended.
And, in leaf and acorn news…
Oct. 18. By TL Bernthal. Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree. And it’s a fruitful season. So what should you do so you don’t have a bumper crop of oak saplings this spring? Bad as ice You definitely want to get the acorns off the driveway, especially if it has an incline, so […]
Davidson College among top schools for 2023 in survey
Oct. 17. With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on Nov. 1, and tuition and room and board at a four-year college costing around $23,000 – $52,000 per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its Best College & University Rankings report, in addition to separate rankings for colleges and for universities. In […]
Weekly Agenda Oct. 17-23: Candidates forums, Christmas Made in the South; fundraisers, music
Here’s highlights of what is going on around Lake Norman in October. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Through Oct. 27 Annual Artoberfest Noon – 4 pm | Tuesday-Friday. 10am – 2pm | Saturday. Local artists’ work on displayat Mooresville Arts Depot, 103 W. Center […]
It gets cold Tuesday
Oct. 17. The big chill is coming. After temps in the mid-70s today, it gets cold tomorrow—only about 54-57 degrees. Tuesday’s overnight low looks like it will stay above freezing, but there may be areas with frost. Wednesday’s high: Only about 57, with overnight lows around 34. Temps warm up Thursday and Friday, getting back […]
Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival on tap Saturday
Oct. 14. The Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival returns Saturday to Bailey Road Park. This 10th anniversary event runs from from 4-9 pm and features live music, more than a dozen local craft breweries, NC wine and cider, a variety of food trucks, the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Kids Zone, axe throwing, and more. Admission, […]
Davidson seeks service organizations to help with leaf collection
Oct. 14. The Town of Davidson is looking for service organizations to provide leaf raking and collecting for older and disabled community members. Groups interested in being part of the effort are asked to please complete the contact form. While this is not a town effort, the Town of Davidson is helping to facilitate the […]
Candidate forum highlights differences of opinion
Oct. 14. By Dave Vieser. A candidate forum moderated by retired TV newsman Paul Cameron focused on NC House District 98, Mecklenburg County District 1 and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) District 1, with candidates explaining why they should be elected. NC House 98 The contest between incumbent John Bradford and challenger Christy Clark is one […]
