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More than 10,000 people have voted early at Town Hall

Nov. 4. Saturday is the last day of early voting prior to Election Day on Tuesday Nov. 8. Early voting runs until 7:30 pm today, and from 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday. Election Day Polls will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Election Day, from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. Any eligible voter […]

In the United States, daylight saving time was first used in 1918 when a bill introduced the idea of a seasonal time shift. The idea was to save energy during war time. It lasted seven months before the bill was repealed. During World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt re-established the idea of daylight saving time. It was called "War Time."

It’s time to fall back

Nov. 4.  It’s time to turn your clocks back this weekend. When turning your clocks, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed, the American Red Cross urges. Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November. On Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 am, turn your clocks back to 1 am. Or […]

Sign of the wines

Nov. 3. By Dave Vieser. A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday Nov. 14 at 6:30 pm in Town Hall to determine if Total Wine may install an oversized sign at their new location in Cornelius. Total Wine will be occupying part of the former Steinmart store. Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron said town […]

Lisa McClowry

Weekender Nov. 4-6: Barbecue, concerts and festivals abound

Here’s a look at what’s coming up this weekend: Nov. 4 Chorale and Symphony Orchestra 5 – 6:30 pm | Nov. 4. The Davidson Chorale and Chamber Singers present music from Baltic nations where the cultural heritage of singing is millenia old. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.  Davidson College, Knobloch […]

November HEARTS event postponed for renovation at Cedar Grove

Nov. 3. The November HEARTS event at the Hugh Torance House and Store is being postponed to allow for the installation of a whole-house HVAC system. The needed rehabilitation work at Cedar Grove is starts with the HVAC system to provide climate control and recommended humidity levels to protect and preserve the 1831 Greek Revival […]

Rendering of new Birkdale

Dueling e-petitions ask for support — or not — for Birkdale Village proposals

Nov. 2. [Updated] By TL Bernthal. Birkdale Village has launched a petition drive on Facebook to show support for a rezoning request for its latest plans; within hours, a Greens at Birkdale Village resident posted one to seek support for the opposition. At issue On Nov. 21, the Huntersville Town Board will vote on whether […]

thanksgiving

Want to dine out on Thanksgiving? Better make a reservation now

Nov. 2. [Updated Nov. 21.] By TL Bernthal. Not even a handful of area restaurants will be open Thanksgiving Day for diners, and reservations for a place at their tables are filling up. Choplin’s in Cornelius, Red Rock Cafe in Birkdale Village and North Harbor Club in Davidson will be open, as will Al’s Bar […]

Parents can use Halloween candy to teach kids about personal finance

Nov. 2. Here’s advice on how parents can use the process of collecting and allocating Halloween candy to teach children about personal finance. Two experts gave this advice to WalletHub. Cost, quantity and math “Lessons on personal finance need to be age appropriate. For younger children, learning basic skills in the areas of mathematics, logic, and […]

Paletas are Popsicles and Mexican Paletas are way bigger than normal ice pops, hand-made, artisanal and made with 100% natural ingredients. Photo Morelia Gourmet Paletas

Morelia Gourmet Paletas offering a free taste in Birkdale Village

Nov. 2. Morelia Gourmet Paletas, which opened recently in a kiosk at Birkdale Village, will offer free ice cream pops on Saturday, Nov. 5. As part of the grand opening celebration, Morelia will give away more than 900 paletas between noon and 6 pm at the 16940 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Suite A, Huntersville, location. The […]

leaves

Town’s leaf vacuums revving up

Nov. 1. The town’s leaf vacuuming begins today and continues through Jan. 31. Leaf vacuuming will begin on Tuesday, November 01, and will run through the end of January 2023. Residents may place their leaves at the curb to be vacuumed. The town will run four trucks the majority of the time between November and […]