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Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze opens Sept. 12
Sept. 10. The Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze is back, with the site open seven days a week running Sept. 12 through Nov. 1. Night Mazes are Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 25 through Oct. 31. Tickets are $12 for the Day Maze and $15 for the Night Maze and are pre-purchase only by time slot, with […]
Davidson watercraft rental program and lottery
Enjoy some lake time on one of the town’s paddle boards, kayaks or canoe. Watercraft rentals are available to rent 2-5 pm Sept. 10 or 12. The fee is $20. Watercraft Lottery: Do you use your own canoe, kayak, paddle board or rowing skiff frequently and want easy access to put your boat on the […]
Davidson 2.5: Playgrounds open
Here’s some advice about heading out from the Davidson Parks & Recreation. Playgrounds at town parks will open for play. Use these facilities at your own risk; many town parks have hand sanitizing stations, but plan ahead and bring your own sanitizing supplies. Adhere to all remaining protocols such as wearing a face covering for […]
Proposal would take Town Board out of chain of command for in-fill developments
Sept. 8. By Dave Vieser. At a time when residents are voicing concern regarding over-development in Cornelius, town officials are considering a procedural change which would take some approval power out of the hands of elected officials. Under the proposal, sub divisions of less than 25 lots would be allowed “by right” as long as […]
NCDHHS reports 716 new cases statewide, lowest increase since Aug. 10
Sept. 8. By Dave Yochum. The median number of new coronavirus cases statewide during the past seven days is running 16 percent ahead of the past month based on North Carolina data from Johns Hopkins University. New cases are just one way to track the spread of the virus. Testing is the start of the […]
Socially distanced, lakefront concert raised thousands for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Sept. 8. Between 75 and 100 boats turned out for a Big Day at the Lake rock concert put on by Stormin’ Norman LKN this past Saturday night. The concert, which benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, raised more than $6,500 for the non-profit which supports mentors for children who are at risk. […]
Davidson: Phase 2.5
Sept. 8. Gov. Roy Cooper announced the state would be moving into a modified “Safer at Home” Phase 2.5 through October 2. What does this mean for town facilities? Here’s an update from the town. Playgrounds at town parks are open. Use these facilities at your own risk; many of our town parks have hand […]
Loaves & Fishes needs your help
Sept. 8. For families across Charlotte, this school year is unlike anything we have experienced before. In 2019, nearly 82,000 children were a part of the CMS Free and Reduced Lunch Program. This amount would overflow the Bank of America Stadium by 6,000 children. A story from Loaves & Fishes Genesis [no last name to […]
Gyms are reopening. Here’s what to look for at yours
Sept. 8. By Page Leggett. At the top of the list of things COVID-19 made us realize we took for granted: gyms. People miss their workout routine. People miss routine, period. After months of being closed, gyms were allowed to open at 30% capacity beginning Sept. 4, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday. Playgrounds also […]
Weekend weather: Wonderful
Sept. 4. We have amazing weekend in store, starting Friday afternoon, with plenty of heat and sunshine, high around 92. But tonight it cools off nicely, portending a milder Saturday with more sunshine and a high only around 81. There will be a nice breeze as well, with Saturday night cooling down to around 61. […]
