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Community market coming to Davidson
Oct. 9. Trendy shop-preneur Courtney Buckley will open her newest venture, Your Mom’s Bazaar, in downtown Davidson Oct. 17. A sister concept of Your Mom’s Donuts in Matthews and Charlotte, it will highlight local produce and provisions. Buckley says the goal of this hyper-local market is to foster community. Look for seasonal produce, fresh herbs, […]
Living the lager life
Oct. 9. Story and photos by Jason Benavides. Breweries have been thriving in the Lake Norman region since 2011 when Ass Clown Brewery poured their first pint. Even during the global pandemic the comfort of a cold brew can’t be denied. Since March recycle bins have been overflowing with cans from the casual drinker forced […]
Weekend weather
Oct. 9. Delta is forcing its way into our weather picture this weekend. Cloudy today and much cooler than yesterday, with Delta-driven showers coming in Saturday morning, clouds, and a high near 70. More of the same Sunday, with chance of rain on both days over 70 percent. Sunday will be rainier than Saturday, with […]
Zoning and entrepreneurs are transforming Catawba Avenue
Oct. 9. By Dave Yochum. From Smithville Park to the Cain Center for the Arts site just west of the police station, Catawba Avenue has a growing retail landscape with a hipper vibe than ever. It’s become more of a main street than Main Street. “The Catawba Avenue redevelopment is really exceptional,” said Wayne Herron, […]
Organ at Davidson concert Oct. 12
Organ at Davidson’s 20-21 season kicks off Oct. 12 with Joby Bell performing Charles-Marie Widor’s Symphonie #7. With degrees from Appalachian State University and Rice University, Bell is known for the breadth of his repertoire and technical virtuosity. He is on the faculty of the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State where he teaches […]
Mayor Washam update: Feeling alright
Oct. 8. Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam says he is doing OK having come down with the coronavirus a day after the socially distanced Town Board meeting on Monday. “Symptoms still mild,” he said in a text message this morning. His wife Sharon Washam has tested negative. The mayor led a Housing Study Committee meeting on […]
NCDHHS reports 2,428 new COVID-19 cases, more than 1,000 in NC hsopitals
Oct. 8. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services is reporting one of the largest daily increases in the number of new cases of COVID-19 statewide: 2,428 in today’s report, up from 1,711 new cases in yesterday’s report. There were 2,585 new cases reported back on Aug. 29, and 2,277 new cases on Oct. […]
Concealed carry OK at Town Hall
Oct. 8. By Dave Vieser. In one of the more complicated issues considered in recent years by the Cornelius Town Board, a series of regulations pertaining to concealed carry weapons were approved in split decisions by the commissioners at their Oct. 5 meeting. Concealed carry will be allowed at Town Hall, as well as fire […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Sept. 30 – Oct. 6
Reported by Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 201002049 B&E Residential 21328 Nautique Bv 08:48:38 10/02/20 ASN Guthrie, Justin & Ramirez, Reuben 201003073 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 13:14:02 10/03/20 ACT Home Depot 201004051 B&E Commercial 19401 Carrington Club Dr 09:40:46 10/04/20 ASN Colonial Grand at Cornelius 201004073 B&E Vehicle 20002 […]
This is only a test!
Oct. 8. The outdoor warning sirens around McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 14. There are no less than 67 sirens within 10 miles of the McGuire Nuclear Station—and they will sound for three minutes, some sirens more than once. Testing is performed in cooperation with […]
