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Fall color: When and where to find the brightest reds, yellows and oranges
Sept. 26. North Carolinians can expect to see the usual orange, yellow and red on trees as they visit leaf-peeping destinations this fall, according to one NC State forestry expert. “I think we’ll see leaves peak at about the same time as they have in recent years,” said Bob Bardon, a professor of forestry and […]
Weekly Agenda Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Dog show, corn maze, music, art, festivals
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Check back on Mondays for the Weekly Agenda and Thursdays for the Weekender. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Through-Nov. 6 The Amazing Maize […]
How Davidson handles animal control differs from Cornelius
Sept. 26. Unlike Cornelius, Davidson does not have its own animal shelter. Instead, the Town of Davidson contracts with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Control for animal control services. The town budget line item for FY2022-2023 is $8,640 for those services, according to Amanda Preston, town communications director. “We evaluate each year to estimate the next year’s annual […]
Registration open for trick-or-treaters on Halloween Treat Trail
Sept. 23. Cornelius Parks & Recreation will host the 2nd Annual Halloween Treat Trail on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Bailey Road Park. Designed for children up to age 12 and their families, participants should dress up in their costumes to collect pre-packaged candy from local businesses along the trail. Trick-or-treaters must register. Other activities New […]
Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival returns to Cornelius Oct. 8
Sept. 22. The Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival comes back to Lake Norman Oct. 8 with a lineup that includes dragon boat races, the Parade of Nations, cultural performances and a wide variety of Asian and Pacific Islands food. Asian Americans of all ethnicities and languages come together to celebrate their heritage through many activities such […]
Davidson home and property sales
These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds July 15-Aug. 15. 7/15/22 $259,000 Daniel Fisher Jr. to Nancy & Michael Smith Jr., 21245 Shearer Road 7/15/22 $625,000 Li Feng to Laurie & John Gray, 144 Parkview St. 7/18/22 $690,000 Cynthia & Matthew Stotts to Shannon Stafford & Theodore Tomter Jr., 11627 […]
Fall weekend: Perfect weather in store
Sept. 23. If fog comes on little cat feet (thank you Carl Sandburg), fall came on Labrador Retriever feet, with plenty of wind and much cooler temps. We’ll be in the 70s today and Saturday, popping over 80 on Sunday and no rain in sight for days. (Our weather forecast comes from the National Weather […]
Girl Scout food drive coming up on Oct. 8
Sept. 23. Girl Scouts Troops 1236, 2303 and 864 have a goal of collecting 1,200 pounds of food from The Peninsula neighborhood. Donations benefit Loaves & Fishes and Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson. Details Two locations will be set up 9-11 am Saturday, Oct. 8, to collect non-perishable food; no glass containers. The Scouts will […]
Ready or not, flu is due for a comeback
Sept. 23. Last year’s flu season was lighter than usual. But this year, experts warn that it could make a serious comeback. Everyone 6 months and older should get their flu shot now. If you haven’t gotten the COVID‑19 vaccine or booster and are eligible, it’s safe to get both at the same time, according […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Sept. 14-20
Sept. 22. Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220914078 Larceny 8220 Dunmore Dr 19:29:28 09/14/22 ASN Nichols, Nikki 220914099 Fraud 21500 Catawba Av 23:08:00 09/14/22 ASN Comics and Games 220915036 Fraud 8315 Magnolia Estates Dr 09:30:22 09/15/22 ASN Publix 220916057 Larceny 19101 Peninsula Club Dr 12:26:00 09/16/22 ASN […]
