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‘First Lady’ Sharon Washam serving a 4th term

Jan. 17. By Dave Yochum. When she was a just a kid on a tobacco and dairy farm in Boonville, Sharon Hobson Washam would ride her father’s donkey at Democratic […]

Parks & Rec: Board members reappointed, Kolkhorst will chair

Jan. 17. By Dave Vieser. Several reappointments to the Town’s Park and Recreation Commission highlighted the  Town Board’s meeting last night. All of the votes approving the reappointments were unanimous: […]

Cornelius Youth Orchestra launches program for elementary-aged students

Jan. 17. Cornelius Youth Orchestras (CYO) has launched the Musical Pathways Initiative (MPI), a program designed to provide access and opportunities for elementary-aged students in the Lake Norman region to […]

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Pianist of note will perform at the Cain

Jan. 16. Billboard-charting American pianist, composer and Steinway Artist Robin Spielberg, renowned for her emotive and masterful piano artistry, will perform at the Cain Center for the Arts on Saturday, […]

LKNCDC helps make Cornelius housing more affordable

INTERVIEW | By Dave Vieser Jan. 16. The Lake Norman Community Development Corp. (LKNCDC) is adding more families to its list of success stories. The goal of the non-profit is […]

Canceled: Concert, discussion Feb. 25 provide perspective on gun violence

CANCELED [Update Jan. 20] Jan. 16. The “After Newtown” program has been canceled. Music at St. Alban’s has canceled the Sunday, Feb. 25  afternoon of music and conversation featuring “After […]

Weekly calendar: Chili cook-off, polar plunge, music and more

Wednesday, Jan. 17 Donation Day for Hough SEM 11am – 9 pm | Jan. 17. Use Code DONATEFRY on the Shack App for pickup, delivery or kiosk when checking out […]

With apologies to "Father Knows Best"

Kids do what kids do, like grow up

MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Jan. 12. This column is called Modern Dad and it dawned on me that I haven’t really written as much about my kids recently. […]

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Martin Luther King Day event Sunday will also honor Nannie Potts

  Jan. 12. Unity in Community North Mecklenburg, Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church and Davidson Presbyterian Church will hold a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration Jan. 14 honoring Nannie […]

Sewage spill on Belle Isle near the end of John Connor

Wastewater spill on Belle Isle near John Connor

Jan. 12. Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow in the 17300 block of Belle Isle Drive last night. An estimated 900 gallons of sewage reached Lake Norman. Charlotte […]