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Modern Dad 2024 Olaf RGB

Show Ho Ho: It’s Christmas card time again

MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Dec. 6. My family Christmas card has been an annual burden since 2005, when The Mother of Dragons and I got married and sent out our first holiday card because she wanted to start sending holiday cards. It began on a Saturday night in early December, when we were […]

glass recycling

EarthTalk: Is glass recycling worthwhile?

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that glass recycling isn’t worthwhile and that some municipalities are stopping doing it? —R. Bigelow, Houston, TX Dec. 6. Glass recycling has long been touted as a sustainable way to reduce waste and conserve resources. But in recent years—while glass remains theoretically recyclable and environmentally friendly—a growing number of municipalities […]

Santa comes to the parade every year | Photo: Visit Lake Norman

Weekender Dec. 5-8: Christmas in Davidson and North Meck parade highlight weekend

Thursday, Dec. 5 – Saturday Dec. 7 Christmas in Davidson 6 – 9 pm | Dec. 5-7 | The official opening ceremonies will be on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm with Santa Claus’ arrival and the annual tree lighting ceremony on the Town Green. Guests can expect to enjoy a Holiday light show, roving […]

Beth Helfrich

New legislator will build relationships with colleagues, respond to constituents

REPRESENTATIVE ELECT BETH HELFRICH Dec. 4. After a tough campaign for NC House District 98, Beth Helfrich is looking forward to her swearing in next month in Raleigh. A newcomer to local politics, she defeated former Huntersville Mayor Melinda Bales 52 percent to 48 percent. Both campaigns sent out negative mailings, Helfrich’s tying Bales to […]

Exit 27 moves a small step closer with agreement to apply for federal funds

Dec. 4. Cornelius will share the cost to prepare an application for a federal grant regarding a new Exit 27 with Atrium Health Lake Norman. Local government and business officials have been advocating an exit near the Westmoreland Road crossover to help relieve traffic. With the new hospital on Hwy. 21 scheduled to open next […]

Renderings by Nicole Perri Architecture

Cain Center will reshape sculpting, western entry to downtown

Dec. 3. This month the Cain Center for the Arts will officially acquire three historic properties on Catawba that will be the centerpiece of the new $4.7 million community redevelopment project. Groundbreaking is expected in January or February, depending on permitting, which is underway. The grand opening will be late spring/early summer of 2026, according […]

Dec. 21 | “Frosty" at the Cain Center for the Arts

Plan your December activities now; the month is already flying by!

Wednesday, Dec. 4 Holiday Gala 5:30 pm or 8 pm | Dec. 4. The Davidson College choirs, orchestra, Appalachian Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble collaborate with Dance Davidson to bring you your festive holiday favorites and more. Tickets required; call 704-894-2135. $15-$35. Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College. Outdoor Explorers Day – Holiday Ornament Edition […]

Town Board meeting schedule for 2025

Dec. 3. The Cornelius Town Board public meeting schedule for 2025 calls for regular meetings on the first and third Monday of each month with two exceptions: January, when the meeting will be moved to Tuesday Jan. 21 due to the Martin Luther King holiday, and September, when the meeting will take place on Tuesday […]

Exit 27 layout from 2015

Funds for planning a new Exit 27 will be discussed at Town Board meeting

Dec. 2. By Dave Vieser. At the Cornelius Town Board meeting tonight, commissioners will be exploring a federal grant which could be used to jumpstart planning for an Exit 27 on I-77. Local government and business officials have been advocating a new exit for many years near the Westmoreland Road crossover, to relieve traffic in Cornelius. […]

North Meck Community Chorus

Weekly Calendar: Dec. 2-8: Holiday galas and crafts, Christmas in Davidson, North Meck parade

Sunday, Dec. 1 – Sunday, Dec. 8 Gingerbread House Competition Dec. 1-8. See online to register, learn details to enter and the entry deadline. Lake Norman State Park visitors will vote for their favorite house this week. Lake Norman State Park, 759 State Park Rd., Troutman. Monday, Dec. 2 Francophone Film Series Presents: The Devil, […]