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Police blotter: March 8-14
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230309011 B&E Commercial 18615 Statesville Rd 01:54:31 03/09/23 ASN Modern Nissan 230309085 Larceny 21126 Catawba Av 15:22:13 03/09/23 ASN Town of Cornelius 230311052 B&E Vehicle 8410 Dunmore Dr 09:47:00 03/11/23 ASN Light, Michael 230311064 Larceny 18724 Statesville Rd 12:06:00 03/11/23 […]
Weekend weather
March 17. We’re in for another one of those mixed-bag weekends, with scattered showers and temps today in the 60s, sun and cooler temps Saturday (55-ish) and Sunday (49-ish). If you have plants out, the National Weather Service is calling for freezing temps overnight Saturday, Sunday and Monday. And then (long pause) 70 degrees on […]
Cornelius Youth performs tonight in free concert
March 17. The Cornelius Youth Orchestras (CYO) is a non-profit community youth organization that is open for late elementary to high school aged musicians in the Lake Norman area. The orchestra is currently comprised of seven programs: the Orchestra, Prelude Strings, Apollo String Quartet, Brass Ensemble, Junior Brass Ensemble, Brass Challenge; a new woodwind program […]
Food pantry expands hours; needs donations of hygiene items
March 15. The food pantry at the Ada Jenkins Center has opened an additional day of the week to help clients whose COVID-19 related SNAP benefits have expired. COVID-related Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expired on Feb. 28, which means clients will need to pay an extra $95 to $295 each month for food […]
Ada Jenkins Center offering tax assistance services
March 16. The Ada Jenkins Center is hosting two program sites — Davidson and Huntersville — for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). VITA volunteers will assist neighbors with incomes of $60,000 or less prepare their taxes for free. In 2022 they helped 173 households, saving them a total of $43,250 […]
Davidson Community Players present Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
March 15. The Davidson Community Players will present Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof March 23-April 2. Advance tickets are on sale now: adult, $23; senior (65+), students under 21 years, $18. The show will be directed by Andy Rassler at the Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Recommended ages 14 and […]
Make a reservation to have brunch with the Easter Bunny and Duck
March 15. Families can make a reservation now to have brunch with the Easter Bunny and Duck on Saturday, April 1, at Veterans Park in Huntersville. Reserve a table for 45 minutes and enjoy brunch and a family craft while waiting for your photo with Bunny and Duck. Reservations are $20 per table (maximum […]
Letter to the Editor: Smithville residents have been heard
Response to “Opinion: Former Commissioner Thurman Ross calls for Smithville residents to have better representation in Smithville revitalization plan.” March 14. By Scott Higgins. [Opinion] The revitalization plan for Smithville has come a long way. I have witnessed meaningful dialogue and progress in revitalizing Smithville over the last two years. To be overly critical seems […]
DLC seeks reaccreditation and your comments
March 14. The Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC), a nationally accredited land trust, is applying for renewal of accreditation. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting natural places and working lands forever. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an […]
Davidson to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday
March 13. Davidson residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, March 18, at the corner of Jackson Street and Main Street, across from the former Davidson Town Hall building, 216 S. Main St. There will be a brief ceremony at 9 am followed by a tree planting along the adjacent side path. If […]
