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Lake Norman Fondo Bike Event will close Lorimer Road in Davidson
Aug. 10. The Annual LKN Fondo Charity Bike Event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 14. Three rides will be offered, all starting at 7:30 a.m.: 30-miles, 50-miles, and 75-miles. The rides will originate on Lorimer Road near the town green and head east out of town on Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson. Organizers anticipate approximately 500 […]
Cornelius Youth Orchestra registration open now
Aug. 9. Cornelius Youth Orchestra is accepting applications now for a Brass Challenge this month, providing an opportunity for middle-school brass players to receive instruction from some of the area’s finest brass musicians, all Juilliard alumni. CYO will hold an open house at Bailey Middle on Aug. 16 at 6:30 pm. Classes for the CYO […]
Planning Board OKs 4-story building at Jetton Extension and Bethel
Aug. 9. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board has approved a four-story, mixed-use building for the corner of Jetton Road Extension and Bethel Church Road. Originally planned for five stories, the project was scaled back after concerns were voiced by town officials and residents. It now goes to the Town Board for a public […]
How to help keep student athletes safe during the heat
Aug. 9. Athletes are heading back to the playing fields to practice for fall school sports. Heat and humidity can be hazardous. Here’s some advice from the American Red Cross o help keep players safe: —Avoid scheduling workouts and exercise during the hottest times of the day — schedule them for early in the day […]
History mystery: Schoolmaster or Napoleonic field marshal, and what’s the connection here?
Aug. 9. Explore a local history mystery at the Aug. 20 HEARTS happening at the Cedar Grove mansion and Hugh Torance House and Store on Gilead Road. The true identity of Peter Stuart Ney has been hotly debated for more than 150 years. Was he just a mild-mannered Scottish schoolmaster? Or was he the world-famous […]
Thank a teacher today
Aug. 9. A new school year is soon upon us, and as teachers get ready to welcome students back into their classrooms, they’re spending a pretty penny in the process: An average of $820.14. So says a new report from MyElearningWorld. Teachers are now spending about 37% more on school supplies than they were back […]
Planning Board to consider mixed-use building
Aug. 8. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will consider plans for a four-story, mixed-use building proposed for the corner of Jetton Road extension and Bethel Church Road at tonight’s meeting. The proposal was originally designed to be five stories but was reduced after concerns were voiced by town officials and residents. In the […]
Town manager gets 12% pay raise
Aug. 8. Cornelius commissioners have granted Town Manager Andrew Grant a 12 percent salary increase, bringing his base salary to $185,000 a year. This puts Grant in the middle of town manager salaries in North Mecklenburg. Huntersville’s pays its town manager $194,782 while the Davidson Town Manager salary is currently at $153,498. ‘High performer’ Grant’s […]
Weekly Agenda Aug. 8-14: Fall fan fest at Davidson College, and more summer music
Check out what’s going on this week. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Aug. 11-13 River Jam 7 pm. Live music takes place at the Whitewater Center, Charlotte. Thursday, Aug. 11: Virginia Man Friday, Aug. 12: Into the Fog Saturday, Aug. 13: Circus No. 9 […]
Look for new pedestrian lights on Westmoreland
Aug. 8. By Dave Vieser. Motorists approaching the pedestrian crossing on Westmoreland Road near the intersection of Lake Pines Drive and Amberwood Glen Drive should soon be prepared to stop for a Hawk. No, not a bird, but a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk, abbreviated as HAWK. Expected to be installed within the next several weeks, […]
