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Be a part of Mecklenburg history on Saturday

May 16. The 250th Anniversary of Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence will be observed May 17, starting at 10 am with a parade from Tanner’s Creek in Huntersville to Hopewell on […]

EarthTalk: Changing climate for climate commitments

Dear EarthTalk: Which U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies are turning their backs on previous climate commitments, and which are forging ahead toward carbon neutrality? – L.J., via email May 16. Many […]

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Meck County manager’s proposed budget includes .96 cent increase in tax rate

May 15. By Dave Yochum. Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio is proposing a $2.5 billion budget with a 1.6%, or $39 million, increase over the current budget which ends […]

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Weekender May 15 – 18: Festivals, music and more

Thursday, May 15 LangTree Live 6:30-p pm | May 15. Payton Velligan Band, multi-instrumentalist. Bring chairs and blankets. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, May 16 Live Under […]

Safe Summer Launch Day Saturday at Blythe Landing

May 15. The Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education, and Awareness Center will hold an “Annual Safe Summer Launch Day” this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at Blythe Landing […]

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Who’s Cheapest: Check out local grocery prices

May 14. By TL Bernthal. While pundits and politicians pontificate about what can be done about grocery prices, the public is paying the price — that is, higher prices. The […]

Dan Boone announces plans to run for mayor of Huntersville

May 14. It’s official: Former Town Commissioner Dan Boone has officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Huntersville. He served eight years as Town Commissioner, where he was liaison to […]

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USCG Auxiliary offers boat safety classes

May 14. The civilian component of the U. S. Coast Guard is offering two types of courses this year, with the registration deadline for one of them 5 pm today. […]

Wednesdays through Sept. 24: North Meck Farmers Market

Farmers Market starts today, and continues on Wednesdays behind Town Hall

May 14. The North Meck Community Farmers Market launched this morning behind Cornelius Town Hall with nearly two dozen vendors. The hours are 9 am to noon every Wednesday through […]

Dragon boat racing is one of the most popular attractions at the annual Asian Festival.  PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREA LEE

Dragon boat, Asian festivals coming to Cornelius May 17

May 13. The Charlotte Asian & Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, May 17 at Ramsey Creek Park is a Lake Norman tradition. Presented by Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce, […]