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Tips to prevent theft from your front porch
Dec. 13. Package thefts spike over the holiday season, and the Cornelius Police Department offers these tips on how to prevent thievery: —Select delivery options that require a signature. —Install a security or doorbell camera. —Pick up packages at the Post Office or use a package locker. —Don’t have packages delivered when you’re away from […]
Board of Adjustment will rule on Total Wine sign
Dec. 12. By Dave Vieser. New sign options for the Total Wine store on Torrence Chapel Road will be considered for a variance by the Board of Adjustment at tonight’s meeting. In addition, the sign locations have been changed. “Total Wine will be located in the northern portion of the former Stein Mart location” said […]
Christmas in Davidson drew crowd of 50,000, town leaders estimate
Dec. 12. Christmas in Davidson drew more than 50,000 people during the three nights it was held earlier this month, a spokeswoman and Mayor Rusty Knox say. “We have always tried to have activities along Main Street to help spread the crowd out and give people more options of things to do,” says Kim Fleming, […]
Weekly calendar Dec. 12-18: Lighted boat parade, Advent services, Organ at Davidson and more
Calendar Sponsors Dec. 12 Advent Contemplative Practice 7-7:45 pm | Dec. 12. Come for a time of sacred practice. You may bring a candle/s to light. Zoom link; meeting ID: 775 653 882. Organ at Davidson 7:30 pm | Dec. 12. Charles Frost, long-time Presbyterian organist, presents a night of Advent and Christmas music on organ. […]
Town leaders seek Davidson residents’s input on veterans monument
Dec. 12. The Davidson community is invited to attend the next meeting about the proposed Veterans Monument at 5 pm Monday, Dec. 12, at Davidson Town Hall. Davidson staff is working on the development and construction of a Veterans Monument and is seeking the support of Davidson residents, including those who have served. The effort […]
Need help around Blue Christmas? Find it here
Dec. 12. For most, the holidays are a joyful time, but others experience anxiety, loneliness or depression. There are several reasons why people may struggle, Dr. Obi Ikwechegh, of Novant Health Psychiatric Medicine, said in a Novant Health | Healthy Headlines article. In his practice, he’s seen patients with difficult childhoods who have experienced bad […]
Davidson offices will close for holidays
Dec. 9. Town of Davidson offices, including Town Hall and Parks and Rec on South Street, will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Dec. 27 for Christmas. The offices will close again on Monday, Jan. 2 in celebration of the new year. Waste Pro will operate on a normal schedule for trash collection for […]
Christy Clark vows to run a fourth time
Dec. 9. By Dave Vieser. Will there be a fourth rematch in 2024 between Incumbent NC House District 98 Rep. John Bradford (R) and Democrat Christy Clark (D)? Clark, 51, hopes so. “At this time, my intention is to run for House District 98 a fourth time”, Clark said. “I feel strongly that my voice […]
Weekend weather: More clouds, some showers
Dec. 9. Remember the sun? The National Weather Service says it returns Monday. Look for off-and-on showers and clouds today, Saturday (mostly off) and Sunday (more than likely on) with temps in the 50s. Saturday: Cloudy, low 50s. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5. Monday: Sunny, high near 55. Tuesday: […]
Jetton Extension/Sefton Park: Community meeting Dec. 14
Dec. 9. By Dave Vieser. An informational meeting on the $3 million upgrade planned for Jetton Road extension will take place Dec. 14 at 6 pm in the Community Room at Town Hall. Details Many motorists use Jetton Road extension and Sefton Park as an alternative to West Catawba. However, the narrow two-lane road has […]
