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Young performers invited to audition for ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’
Nov. 19. Is there a young person in your household interested in performing? There will be auditions for parts in the Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 at the Cain Center for the Arts. No experience necessary Youth actors ages 8-18 are encouraged to audition. […]
Town audit provides good news, including a surplus
Nov. 19. By Dave Vieser. The town’s annual audit, unveiled at Monday’s Town Board Meeting, landed the best rating a town can achieve, an “unmodified opinion.” Quotable “The Finance Department which serves our town government does a stellar job for our board and me. This is evidenced by the year after year clean audit received […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Nov. 19. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 9/25/2024 $391,000 William Hawblitz to WHI LLC, Lot 130 Oakhurst 9/25/2024 $2,640,000 Circle K Stores Inc. to Mark & Elizabeth Korpela, 20417 Island Forest Dr. 9/25/2024 $2,695,000 Denis & Chantal Bilodeau to Edward & Sun Kim, 18102 Watercraft Pl. 9/26/2024 $302,000 […]
Davidson Home Sales
Nov. 18. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 9/25/2024 $1,461,500 Copper Builders to Debra Lego, 1214 Portofino Pl. 9/30/2024 $3,050,000 Robin Eletto to Michael Rauchwarg as trustee of the James H. Richardson Jr. Irrevocable QTIP Trust, 14707 June Washam Rd. 9/30/2024 $475,000 Robin Eletto to Michael Rauchwarg as trustee […]
Weekly Calendar Nov 18-24: Birkdale tree lighting, music, Thanksgiving Community Service
Tuesday, Nov.19 Francophone Film Series Presents: Our Body 7-9 pm | Nov. 19. Synopsis: French documentary titan Claire Simon observes the everyday operations of the gynecological ward in a public hospital in Paris. In the process, she questions what it means to live in a woman’s body, filming the diversity, singularity and beauty of patients […]
Davidson honors Frank Jordan for community service
Davidson selected Frank Jordan as the 2024 Jack Burney Award recipient. The award is named for G. Jackson Burney who served the town in many capacities, primarily in planning and communications. Since 2004, Davidson has honored Burney and those whose unselfish service benefits the community. Community members are invited to attend the G. Jackson Burney […]
Trump carried Cornelius, but Harris prevailed in one precinct
Nov. 15. By Dave Yochum. You might say Cornelius was a tale of two cities on Election Day. Kamala Harris won Precinct 202, which includes neighborhoods around Town Hall, including Old Town Cornelius and Antiquity. Cornelius’ three other precincts—242, 208 and 240—went for Trump. The actual vote at 202/Town Hall was 3,771 for Harris, 3,652 […]
Chloride-based de-icers have a chilling effect on vegetation
Dear EarthTalk: Are road salts and other de-icing chemicals bad for the environment? And if, so are greener alternatives available? —Jane Willis, Fairfield, IA Nov. 15. Traditional de-icers, particularly chloride-based compounds such as sodium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride, can have various detrimental effects on the environment. According to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual, chloride-based […]
Weekend Weather: Sunny, seasonable
Nov. 15. Look for plenty of sun and seasonable temperatures in the mid-60s this weekend. BTW, the average high temperature in Charlotte in November is 63; in December, it’s 54. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Monday: Mostly […]
Cornelius resident joining Stein’s transition team
Nov. 15. By Dave Yochum. Governor-elect Stein has included former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte on his transition team. Tarte, a former mayor of Cornelius and a Republican, will help identify and interview candidates. His primary focus will involve Information Technology. Quotable “Josh is looking for experienced and skilled individuals to serve in his administration, regardless […]
