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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 […]
Operation Prevention offers tool kit for parents to talk to kids about opioids
Oct. 14. America is facing an opioid epidemic and there has been a growing number of overdoses due to opioids. The Operation Prevention – Parent Tool Kit program offers help for a parent or caregiver to support a child and stop the deadly cycle of heroin use and opioid pill misuse. The guide has been […]
Mild fall weekend in store, but keep an eye out for frost Tuesday night/Wednesday morning
Oct. 14. There’s more perfect fall weather in store this weekend with plenty of sun, as well as highs in the upper 70s—a balmy 77-78 Saturday and Sunday. That said, get ready for much cooler weather next week, including possible frost Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. Today: Sunny, high near 71. Saturday: Sunny, high 75-77. Sunday: Mostly […]
Weekender Oct. 13-16: Laketoberfest, Balloonfest, HEARTS Harvest and live 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 display at Mooresville Arts Depot, 103 W. Center Ave., […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Oct. 5-11
Oct. 13. Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 221005046 B&E Vehicle 18441 Nantz Rd 07:51:47 10/05/22 ASN Rotman, Scott 221005059 Fraud 10308 Bailey Rd 10:34:04 10/05/22 ASN Bags of Hope 221010059 Larceny 19700 W Catawba Av 09:17:20 10/10/22 ASN Custom Interiors 221010118 Larceny 9208 Westmoreland Rd 15:35:00 10/10/22 […]
Section of South Main Street, Huntersville, to close
Oct. 13. On Monday, Oct.17, crews will close the section of South Main Street between Mullen Street and Huntersville-Concord Road. Work will begin to re-connect businesses to the new waterline, install a storm drainage system, and replace the sidewalk/curb/gutter/asphalt in front of the businesses. This construction is anticipated to last 21 days, weather permitting, and […]
National opioid settlement community meeting set for Oct. 27
Oct. 13. Mecklenburg County will receive more than $32 million over the next 18 years to find solutions to the opioid epidemic. On Thursday, Oct. 27, leaders will ask the community for input on how to spend the incoming funds. The funds are a part of the National Opioid Settlement, a historic $26 billion agreement […]
Sunday is the last day to pre-order BBQ
Oct. 13. Orders are being taken for bulk barbecue and coleslaw to be picked up Saturday, Nov. 5 at the annual Mt. Zion UMC Barbecue. BBQ by the pound is $12 and coleslaw by the pint is $5. Click here to order by Sunday, Oct. 16. You can also use the link to order a […]
