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Davidson Police Department offers dog walker watch program
June 23. The Davidson Police Department invites residents to a Dog Walker Watch training session 6:30 pm Thursday, July 7 at in the town hall board room. Dog Walker Watch encourages neighbors to assist local law enforcement by acting as extra eyes and ears while out walking their dogs. “We are a community that enjoys […]
Davidson scores ‘walk friendly’ honors for 11th year
June 23. The Town of Davidson is a Bronze-level Walk Friendly Community (WFC) for the 11th straight year. In the 12 years since the program began, only 82 cities and towns across 32 States have received WFC designations. What is WFC? WFC is a national recognition program developed to encourage cities and towns across the […]
With county budget approved, total property tax rate in Cornelius is finalized at .8489
June 23. By Dave Yochum. The Board of County Commissioners has approved a $2.2-billion budget that is 6.7 percent above the current 2022 operating budget. Nevertheless, the new budget maintains the existing county tax rate of 61.69 cents. With Cornelius’ newly adopted FY 2023 budget, property owners will pay a total of 84.89 cents for […]
N. Meck Latino candidate forum is June 25
June 23. The Latino Civic Engagement Committee (LCEC) will host the North Mecklenburg Candidates Forum at Lake Forest Church in Huntersville on Saturday, June 25. The event, which will run from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, is non-partisan with Democrats and Republicans expected to participate. Invitees will include candidates for the US Senate and the […]
Davidson home and property sales
June 22. These property transactions in Davidson were recorded by the Register of Deeds. 4/26/22 $675,000 Charles & Julie Robinson to Matthew Paynter & Kathryn Zager, 235 Fairview Ln. 4/28/22 $1,257,000 Charles Francis to Mark & Shannon Keesling and Kay Cummings, 19327 River Falls Drive. 4/29/22 $568,500 Matthew & Emma Cowie to Opendoor Property Trust […]
Harris Teeter pulls gun-friendly koozies, controversy erupts
June 22. By Dave Yochum. A tweet about products on the shelves at a Harris Teeter in Huntersville gained national attention when the grocer pulled the product from the shelves. The customer: Christy Clark, Democratic candidate for NC District 98 which includes Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson. She faces incumbent Republican John Bradford, a Cornelius resident, […]
Davidson College Presbyterian capital campaign update
June 22. Davidson College Presbyterian Church has exceeded its original goal of $5.75 million for its Opening Doors Capital campaign by $750,000. The funds will be used to improve entrances to the building, renovate and add technology to the church’s worship spaces, and create gathering space for informal meetings and social interactions between services and […]
UPDATED: Costly food trailer stolen from Bruster’s
June 20. [Update June 22] A distinctive enclosed trailer wrapped with the Bruster’s Ice Cream and Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs logos has been stolen from a parking spot in Kenton Place. Stuart Modeen, owner of the franchise at 17029 Kenton Drive, said the 14-foot trailer was stolen sometime early Sunday morning. UPDATE: Cornelius Police say […]
Zero K: World’s most casual foot race is Friday
June 22. The Lake Norman Zero K is Friday, June 24 from 4 pm to 8 pm at Lost Worlds Brewing Co. Presented by Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, the event is open to all but you must pre-register. There will also be vendors, live music and food trucks. The cost is $40 and […]
Town Board unanimously OKs Smithville plan
June 21. By Dave Vieser. In a unanimous vote, Cornelius commissioners endorsed the Smithville Revitalization Plan at their June 20 meeting. The 5-0 vote directs that the plan be utilized in conjunction with the town’s land use plan as well as other decisions related to Smithville, a historically Black community just east of I-77. Details […]
