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Calling all student musicians
Sept. 6. Cornelius Youth Orchestras are offering new and exciting programs suited for youth of all ages, and practices, held at Bailey Road Recreation Center, are just now starting for the new school year. Weekly rehearsals include a 30-minute sectional instruction session from qualified music instructors and 30 to 40 minutes of group orchestra rehearsal. […]
Phase II of Huntersville downtown greenway nearing completion
Sept. 6. Huntersville is in the design phase of the North Mecklenburg Park Greenway, which will be about 0.6 miles of paved greenway running through North Mecklenburg Park. Amenities of the trail include fitness stations, shelter, sitting areas, access to park amenities and mountain bike trail. The trail corridor will link NC 73 to the […]
Murder on the Orient Express opens this month
Sept. 6. The Davidson Community Players production of Murder on the Orient Express opens Sept. 22. Tickets can be purchased by calling 704-892-7953 or going online. Advance tickets: Adult – $20; senior (65+) – $18; student (under 21) – $15. The play runs through Oct. 9 at the Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Plan ahead for these September events
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. Sept. 1 – Sept. 13 […]
Labor Day Weekend Weather: The best early September
Sept. 1. It will be sunny, warm and dry today, with humid conditions returning for the Labor Day weekend. Look for mid- to upper-80s and plenty of sun Thursday, Friday and Saturday with somewhat cooler temps Sunday and Monday. Thursday: Sunny, high near 87 Friday: Sunny, high near 89. Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 85. […]
Weekender Sept. 2-5: Music, Field of Honor, triathlon
Here is what’s going on Labor Day Weekend. Through Sept. 13 Field of Honor 9/11 Memorial On the 21st anniversary of the 2001 attacks, the magnitude of loss is revealed by this solemn formation of flags. Flags will be posted at Veterans Park and Town Center Lawn, Downtown Huntersville for all to pause and remember. […]
Dominion Gas capped old, unmarked gas line near downtown
Sept. 1. There was another gas leak near the Cain Center resulting in the temporary closure of Catawba Avenue. Town officials said old, unmarked gas lines nearby are to blame. “So with digging and heavy machinery close to the unmarked lines, sometimes they will crack or get crushed,” said Tyler Beardsley, assistant town manager. The […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Aug. 24-30
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220824066 Fraud 18418 Statesville Rd 10:31:40 08/24/22 ASN Boatyard LKN 220826058 Fraud 16921 Flying Jib Rd 11:57:00 08/26/22 ASN Bissette, Thomas 220826076 Fraud 19100 W Catawba Av 14:21:00 08/26/22 ASN Boat Brokers LKN 220826078 Fraud 20320 Southshore Dr 14:47:00 08/26/22 ASN Crowe, […]
VLN photo contest winners confirm the beauty around us
Sept. 1. A golden sunset photograph by David Weber is the winner of this year’s Visit Lake Norman photo contest. The winning photo was selected from a variety of pictures that embodied the best of Lake Norman. Second place was awarded to Julie Elliott for her sailboat row photo. Third place winner was Gregory Knopp […]
Pet adopters needed
Sept. 1. As animal welfare organizations continue to see record intake requests, Lake Norman Humane has continued to answer the call for animals in need. In the month of August, LKNH has taken in over 70 animals – including owner-surrendered animals, transfers from over capacity municipal shelters, and stray animals from the community. Loving adopters […]
