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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 […]
Mooresville racer drives to victory in the NASA Prototype Championship Race
Oct 13. Owen McAllister of Mooresville won the NASA Prototype class championship Sept. 18 at the 2022 National Auto Sport Association Championships. More than 350 amateur and semi-pro drivers from across the United States converged on WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to compete for a championship in more than 30 racing and Time Trial classes. […]
Chamber candidate forum Oct. 12 at Town Hall
Oct. 12. The Lake Norman Chamber will host a candidate forum for NC House District 98, Mecklenburg County District 1 and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) District 1 on Oct. 12 at Town Hall. The forum, which will be held in the Community Room from 7 pm to 9 pm, will be moderated by Paul Cameron, […]
This is only a test: McGuire outdoor warning sirens to go off today
Oct. 12. Outdoor warning sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm today, Wednesday, Oct. 12. No action required. This is only a test. For more info, click here.
Landmark home comes down in plan for 12 new homes
Oct. 12. By Dave Vieser. Plans for new houses which would replace a stately home on Smith Circle in Cornelius were placed on hold again by the Planning Board at the Oct. 10 meeting when the applicant did not show up for the required public hearing. Steve Terpak is proposing 12 single-family homes on 3.9 […]
Davidson installs dynamic ‘no right on red’ to improve pedestrian safety
Oct. 12. Davidson and the NC Department of Transportation is improving pedestrian safety with new LED signage at downtown signalized crosswalks that provides a prominent alert to drivers turning right. The intersections are: Main Street and Griffith Street, Main Street and Concord Road, and Main Street and Chairman Blake Lane/South Street. LED message boards facing […]
Want to vote, but not registered? Here’s what you need to know
Oct. 12. Eligible voters who want to cast a ballot in the 2022 General Election must register to vote on or before Friday, Oct. 14. If you miss that deadline, you can still register and vote at the same time during early voting Oct. 20 through Nov. 5. County-by-county early voting sites and schedules are […]
Grant to fund Sloan House conditions assessment and building use study
Oct. 12. The town of Davidson was recently received a $15,000 grant by the State Historic Preservation Office for a conditions assessment and building use study for the Sloan House, 230 S. Main St. The completed study will be used to ascertain the current material health of the building, form recommendations for ongoing maintenance, and […]
