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Town of Davidson to open emergency operations center
Sept. 29. The Town of Davidson will activate the Emergency Operations Center 8 am Friday, Sept. 30, and remain operational as needed. The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for Mecklenburg County. For all non-emergencies such as a tree in the road, contact the center directly by phone at 704-940-9643. This will […]
WastePro operating one hour early Friday
Sept. 29. In preparation for Ian’s rain and wind, WastePro will begin operations at 6 am on Friday, Sept. 30. This is one hour earlier than operations typically begin. Residents are asked to plan accordingly.
The time to clear storm drains is before the rain
Sept. 29. CharMeck Storm Water is advising residents to take a minute to check storm drains on the street near your home. Hurricane Ian could impact the area with heavy rain. Before the rain arrives is the best time to clear debris from storm drains to help avoid localized flooding.
Ian, arriving sooner than expected, spawns cancellations, rescheduling
Sept. 29. [UPDATED] With Ian pushing up the coast faster than expected, the Lake Norman area will see higher winds today and rain more likely tomorrow, less so on Saturday. Ian, now a tropical storm off the coast of Georgia, is tracking toward the coast of South Carolina and North Carolina Friday. The National Weather […]
Weekender Sept. 30-Oct. 2: Music indoors, anime convention
Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Check back on Mondays for the Weekly Agenda. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. This weekend The Amazing Maize Maze Historic Rural […]
How to prepare for a storm
Sept. 29. As Ian makes its way to the Carolinas, the Greater Carolinas Region of the American Red Cross is encouraging communities to prepare for possible impacts here, including flooding and high winds. The following tips and steps are useful for any serious storm, including this coming winter. Action plan —Create an evacuation plan. […]
Davidson tries to provide easier access for downtown parking
Sept. 27. Davidson is taking steps to provide easier access to parking options for shops and restaurants downtown. Parking management was an issue identified by the recent Downtown Small Area Plan process as needing improvement. Returning to pre-COVID enforcement levels and the proper use of designated 2-hour parking areas will ensure turnover of parked vehicles […]
Multiple events cancelled ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival
Sept. 28. Updated Sept. 29. With Hurricane Ian coming on stronger in Florida than first expected—it’s a Category 4 storm—Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency in North Carolina. Meanwhile, multiple organizations are cancelling weekend events in and around Cornelius, while others are scrambling to figure out what to do as the storm […]
Forced out, Nina’s will leave Birkdale Village for Antiquity
Sept. 28. By TL Bernthal. Nina’s Boutique announced today it will be moving to the retail area of Antiquity in Cornelius. The store’s last day at Birkdale Village in Huntersville will be Jan. 15. The boutique opened there in September 2019 under a temporary license agreement, and it will expire at the end of this […]
National Coming Out Day postponed
Sept. 28. [UPDATED] LKN FAQ has postponed National Coming Out Day planned for Saturday on the Davidson Village Green due to Tropical Storm Ian. Lake Norman Families Allies Queers is an evolving community project dedicated to creating safe spaces for LGBTQIA. “We will celebrate those that are seeking to come out and those that have […]
