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Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Coins in pockets of jeans being washed can be costly
April 1. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. Over my career, I can recall some service calls that, for various reasons, were avoidable. It may take a little extra time […]
Party hearty this Saturday
April 1. A tribute band that celebrates a popular 1990s tribute band will play Saturday from 3 pm to 4 pm at the Cornelius Senior Center. Trusty Rudder, the new tribute band, will perform covers of covers by Galway Tooker, an early tribute band, during the Early Bird Concert. Bring a brown sack dinner. Complimentary […]
Tree preservation measure a ‘win-win’ for developers, builders
April 1. Rather than preserve tracts of woodlands, a new tree preservation ordinance will set aside infill parcels for Bonsai trees that can be moved as needed for recreation and future development. As development occurs the trees can be placed in new locations in the same pots on artificial turf for additional recreation options. Quotable […]
Plan your fun April into May
Tuesday, April 1 An Evening with Laurie Hernandez 8 – 9:30 pm | April 1. 2016 gold medal–winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words. Ticket required. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. April 3-6 The Addams Family: A New Musical April 3-5, […]
Water attraction eyed for Bailey Road site
April 1. The planning department is considering a plan to build a water attraction on the site of a proposed business park on Bailey Road. The waterpark would tap into water pipes that supply nearby Bailey’s Glen and adjoining neighborhoods. Final designs on the park were not available, but the developer was asked to cap […]
Yachting mishap traced to errant remains
April 1. That boat crash Sunday on Lake Norman occurred when the captain’s vision was obscured by dust and ash. LKN Marine Police said a passenger threw the contents of an urn containing cremains into the air while the boat was traveling at about 12 knots. Cremation residue blinded the boat pilot, an accomplished Lake […]
Alexander Farm testing site: How long is temporary?
April 1. With problems on the retail development side of Alexander Farm, local officials have been seeking a use for the 55-acre site. Thanks to a federal grant, the former farm will be put to use as a DOT testing ground for police vehicles. Officials were attracted to Alexander Farm by the completion of the […]
Community Meeting on Wednesday the Davidson Carwash – Master Plan
March 31. TSG Residential proposes to develop the +/-2-acre site at 405 S. Main St. in Davidson to include a mix of commercial and residential uses. The project envisions +/-9,900 SF of commercial space, 24 residential units within mixed-use buildings, 12 townhome units, along with parking, green space and various amenity features. The project intends to […]
Weekly Calendar March 31 – April 6: Theater, music and more
Monday, March 31 Book Talk – Unforgettable Sacrifice: How Black Communities Remember the Civil War 4:30 – 6 pm | March 31. Book reading by author Hilary Green and Conversation with Vanessa Castenada (Africana Studies and Latin American Studies) and Meghna Chauduri (History). Join us for an evening of conversation and celebration accompanied by light […]
Don’t use fire pits, please, as burn ban remains in effect
March 31. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management is reminding residents that the statewide burn ban remains in effect. Because of increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide until further notice. The burn ban prohibits all open burning, no matter the distance to […]
