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Diverging diamond: It really is more ridiculous than ever
June 9. By Dave Vieser. The infamous Diverging Diamond of Exit 28 Ridiculousness fame is on the Town Board’s radar, not to mention town staff. “We gotta get this fixed immediately,” Commissioner Denis Bilodeau said to Deputy Public Works Director Tyler Beardsley at the Town Board’s June 7 meeting. The problems: —A walk button at […]
Is there going to be an adventure park in Huntersville?
June 9. Mecklenburg County will have two virtual public information sessions on Thursday, June 10, at noon-1 pm and 6-7 pm, for Eastfield Park, the new park that will be located west of Skybrook in Huntersville. With canopy trees, streams and rolling topography, Eastfield Park has the potential to become the region’s first “adventure park.” […]
Huge Juneteenth Festival in Plaza Midwood
June 9. The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas presents its 24th Annual Celebration featuring the Juneteenth Freedom March and a Tribute to Isaac Applewhite June 17-20 in Plaza Midwood. Multi-cultural vendors will showcase food, art, music and culturally relevant merchandise. On Thursday, June 17 from 9 am to 5 pm, children can participate in the […]
Novant Health seeks entertainers, food trucks for Welcome Back Fest
June 9. Novant Health is hosting Welcome Back Fest street festivals to mark the progress made in the fight against COVID-19. The three free community events, with Charlotte’s on July 24, aim to support diverse local businesses, honor healthcare heroes and celebrate the milestones reached with the help of community members. After so long apart, Novant […]
Davidson Town Clerk Betsy Shores earns NC Certification
June 9. Elizabeth “Betsy” Shores, Davidson town clerk, was awarded the prestigious designation of “North Carolina Certified Municipal Clerk” by the NC Association of Municipal Clerks, along with the School of Government of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in recognition of achieving its high educational, experience and service requirements. The Cornelius resident […]
Town, HR director part company unexpectedly
June 8. By Dave Yochum. The town’s first HR director is no longer with the town after a personnel dispute with Town Manager Andrew Grant. In a letter to the mayor and Town Board, HR Director Jared Azzone said he was reviewed “negatively for not interacting with more employees during the time that the CDC […]
LaLaCaboosa returns Thursday June 10
June 8. LaLaCaboosa, the downtown Huntersville music series, is back. This Thursday, June 10, Southern Style Band will perform from 6 to 9 pm at Veterans Park at Main Street and Maxwell. Next up is Pursey Kerns on June 24 and July 8, followed by the Thurston Howell Band on July 22. Bring lawn chairs […]
COVID-19 update June 8: Data continues to improve
June 8. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services coronavirus report has good news from Mecklenburg County: No new deaths from COVID-19, no new cases in North Meck and a positive test rate of just 2.6 percent countywide, a new low. There were 299 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, down from 359 new […]
Town Board meeting: Hearings on W. Catawba project, FY 21-22 budget
June 8. By Dave Vieser. The final public hearing on the Junker Project, a five-story, mixed-use project proposed for West Catawba just to the east of the Wher-Rena boat showroom, attracted 11 residents in person on Monday June 7, all in opposition. There was one email in favor. The town’s proposed $26.1 million budget for […]
Community School of Davidson graduates 124
June 8. The Community School of Davidson graduated 124 seniors June 3 at the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Ballpark with 1,100 parents and friends in attendance. Joy Warner, founder and executive director, gave the graduation address. This year’s graduates hail from 10 surrounding towns. Here are the grads: Class of 2021 Jacob Lee Alge* Charles Robert […]
