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The H.C. Oakes Band is performing as the Tom Petty tribute band Petty Rewind / Photos by Petty Rewind

Petty Rewind: A tribute to nostalgia and great songs

Feb. 10. By Dave Yochum. The H.C. Oakes Band, one of the top groups in the region, has tuned in to the tribute band trend. Petty Rewind is playing five […]

Photo: Jack Bulmer

Stinking to high heaven no more

MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Feb. 7. There’s a skunk in our neighborhood that has been wreaking havoc on us for years. Wreaking havoc might be a strong statement […]

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EarthTalk: What’s up with atmospheric rivers?

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the connection between climate change and an increase in so-called atmospheric rivers? —John H., Bridgeport, CT Feb. 7. Atmospheric rivers are narrow bands of water vapor that […]

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‘State of the Town’ address Feb. 11

Feb. 6. US Rep. Alma S. Adams, PhD, said the state of the 12th Congressional District is strong during her annual State of the District Address. She took questions from […]

River Rock, which is building the upscale rental homes on the rear of the property, is pushing ahead, despite the delays to infrastructure in the commercial section / Photo by Jason Benavides

Developer explains optimism around Alexander Farms project

Feb. 6. By Dave Yochum. The Alexander Farms project on Westmoreland Road at Catawba is down, but by no means out. Work on the commercial portion of the project has […]

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Weekender Feb. 6-9: Dance, art, music and the Super Bowl

Thursday, Feb. 6 Speakeasy at Cain 6-8:30 pm | Feb. 6. A night of food, libations, music and dancing on stage at Cain Center for the Arts. This is a […]

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Pioneer Springs Community School lands $150K grant

Feb. 5. Great Schools NC has named Pioneer Springs Community School one of three recipients of its inaugural “School Quality Cohort Award.” This grant, which includes $150,000,  is intended to […]

Justin Dionne, the Cain Center’s executive director. / Sean Meyers Photography

At age 2, Cain Center earning ovations

Feb. 5. By Mark Washburn. With its marquee a-sparkle and campus expanding, Cornelius’s Cain Center for the Arts draws the curtain this month on its third year with vibrant ambitions […]

Photo by Jason Benavides

Last call to register for Charlotte Independence soccer league

Feb. 4. This is the final week to register for the Charlotte Independence adult spring soccer league, which is one of the longest running adult leagues in North Mecklenburg. The […]

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Weekly Calendar Feb. 3-9: Art, owls, baby raptors, music and more

Monday, Feb. 3 SPEAS Lecture: “An Epidemiologist in the Land of Ethics” by Lisa Lee, Ph.D., Population Health Sciences Virginia Tech 7:30 – 8:30pm | Feb. 3. Lisa M. Lee […]