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A look at Irish heritage at Hugh Torrance House on Saturday
March 18. If you’re not done celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the historic Hugh Torrance House and Store will present “The Irish Connection” on Saturday from 1 pm to 6 pm.The event features local Irish connections with music, dance, and historic interpretations in Cedar Grove’s parlor and the Hugh Torance House and Store grounds. Dr. Hugh […]
St. Patrick’s Day scenes from Lake Norman
March 18. There was no shortage of Lake Norman celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day. We couldn’t make it out to all of them but here’s a selection of shots from around town by Jason Benavides. Sláinte!
US Rep. Adams announces $400K for affordable units in Davidson
March 18. The Town of Davidson is poised to receive federal funding for its affordable housing program, specifically units being planned for the Hoke Townhomes project on Jetton Street. US Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) said funding requests in the omnibus bill signed by President Biden this week included $400,000 for the development. The money will […]
Weekend weather: Enjoy
March 18. Look for more clouds this afternoon, with temps in the low 70s and showers this evening into tonight—including possible thunderstorms after 10 pm. Saturday will be sunny and breezy, with a high 71-75. Sunday will be a repeat of Saturday, but cooler, as in 67 or 68. Monday: Sunny and 72. Tuesday: Partly […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations March 9-15
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220309074 Fraud 21254 Sandy Cove Rd 13:28:31 03/09/22 ASN Blablo, Laura 220309090 Fraud 19211 West Catawba Av 14:40:00 03/09/22 ASN Butler, Quinn and Hochman, PLLC Law Firm 220309098 Larceny 19815 N Cove Rd 15:41:20 03/09/22 ASN McDonald, Dagmar 220310057 Larceny 8909 Chagrin […]
Slainte! Experiment went well in downtown social district
March 18. By Dave Yochum. Police Chief Kevin Black said things went well in the new Lake Norman Social District downtown on St. Patrick’s Day. There were “no reported incidents/issues/violations/etc. within the district last night,” Black said. The Social District allowed people to carry drinks outside in specially designed cups while most everyone was wearin’ […]
March 18 NCDHHS report
Friday’s data: New cases statewide: 1,740 New deaths statewide: 28 Hospitalized statewide: 723 North Meck Cornelius new cases: 2 Davidson new cases: 2 Huntersville new cases: 8 —There have not been any COVID deaths in North Meck since March 2; countywide since March 14 Beginning on Wednesday March 23, the NCDHHS COVID-19 report goes weekly. […]
COVID update: March 17. Reporting goes weekly.
March 17. Beginning on Wednesday March 23, the NCDHHS COVID-19 report goes weekly. Data will include Wastewater Surveillance, COVID-Like Illness in Emergency Departments, Hospital Admissions, COVID-19 Cases, Booster Rates, Prevalence of Variants, and CDC COVID-19 Community Levels. The NCDHHS dashboard will no longer include testing or contract tracing. Thursday’s data: New cases statewide: 1,223 New […]
Could Cornelius Elementary get a new building?
March 17. By Dave Vieser. A new three-story building to house the aging Cornelius Elementary School may be in the works, according to CMS School Board Member Rhonda Cheek. “We really are in a good position with the Cornelius Elementary School property since we have an extensive amount of property upon which we could build […]
Strike King college series comes to LKN March 25-26
March 17. The Strike King Bassmaster College Series will be held on Lake Norman March 25-26. Presented by Bass Pro Shops, it’s a qualifying event for the Bassmaster College Series National Championship. There 250-boat field includes teams from NC State University and UNC-Charlotte, Each team will not only be vying for a spot in the […]
