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Charlotte Symphony gala features Rhiannon Giddens
Aug. 5. Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens will join Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees and the Charlotte Symphony for the CSO’s annual Gala on Saturday, Nov. 5. The evening will celebrate North Carolina’s arts scene, featuring local artists and honoring two community and business leaders, and long-time advocates for the arts: Charles Bowman and Michael […]
You’re new around here. I’ll go easy on you.
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Aug. 5. [Humor] Welcome to North Carolina, new people. It seems like we’ve gained a lot of you over the last couple years. I can tell there are more of you here now because I hear more horns in traffic. To those of you honking, please stop. You’re in […]
Kiwanis will unveil mural Friday
Aug. 4. A stunning mural by Julie Anna Kaufman will be unveiled at Veterans Park in Huntersville Friday at 6 pm. It was commissioned by the Lake Norman Kiwanis. Kaufman said the juxtaposition of the United Nations style globe next to the Huntersville logo is representative of the global and local reach of Kiwanis. Renowned […]
Unity in Community renews call for removal of Confederate statue
Aug. 4. Despite pastors of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, as well as its regional governing body and the mayor of Cornelius calling for its removal, the Confederate Monument is still out on the front lawn of the historic church on Zion Avenue. On the 112th anniversary of the dedication of the monument, Unity in […]
Weekender Aug. 4-7: Lots of music options this weekend
Here’s what you can do this weekend. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Aug. 4 Live music 6-9 pm. Jake HaldenVang. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville. Aug. 4-6 River Jam 7 pm. Live music takes […]
Ada Jenkins CEO: More than 1,000 received groceries in ’22 fiscal year
Aug. 4. The Ada Jenkins Center will be able to expand it’s LEARN Works affter-school program by a third this fall thanks to new space in the David B. Waymer Center in Huntersville. The Davidson campus holds up to 60 students. An additional 20 students who are one to three grade levels behind their peers […]
Town leaders seek resident input on land use
Aug. 3. Town leaders are crafting a new Land Use Plan that requires input from residents. Since the Land Use Plan will be used to guide the town’s growth, it will be critical for leaders to know what residents like about Cornelius, as well as what should change. The Town of Cornelius has partnered with […]
New hospital will grow with Cornelius
Aug. 3. By Dave Vieser. Atrium officials say they expect to be coming back to the state and the Town of Cornelius in a few years for permission to more than triple the size of the $150 million hospital that will open here 2024. When completed the first phase of the new Atrium hospital will […]
Calling clay artists for Mud at the Mill exhibit
Aug. 3. Cain Center for the Arts will accept submissions starting next week for Mud at the Mill. The annual exhibit showcases functional, sculptural and experimental work using clay as the primary material. —The show is open to all, from students to established artists. —You may submit up to three pieces but the center may […]
Stumptown Road Extension Project comment period ends soon
Aug. 3. A project to extend Stumptown Road east of NC 115 (Old Statesville Road) is expected to begin construction in 2026. This project in Huntersville will feature bike lanes and sidewalks. Seagle Street will also extend north to the new road to increase local connectivity. The Stumptown Road Extension Project comment period is open […]
