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COVID update: Increase in cases, rates
May 6. Following seven weeks of stable or decreasing COVID-19 activity, Mecklenburg County is showing “notable and continued” increases. “The increases are likely due to a combination of more social activity during the recent spring holidays and the growing presence of the Omicron BA.2 subvariant,” said Dr. Raynard Washington, Mecklenburg public health director. At this […]
Public invited to Davidson Fire Department dedication
May 6. The Davidson Fire Department will host a dedication and “Push-In” ceremony for new Tower 1 on Saturday, May 7 from 11 am – noon at Fire Station 1. The public is invited. Tower 1 is the new fire department aerial apparatus that has replaced former Ladder 1. The department invites community members to […]
Mother’s Day Weekend Weather
May 6. Mother’s Day weekend starts with showers and thunderstorms Friday, with a high of 84-85. Things change on Saturday, with a nearby cold front bringing a mix of sun and clouds, and a 40 percent chance of showers. High near 71. Mother’s Day: Plenty of sunshine, but cooler, with a high around 67 and […]
Planning board takes up changes to Alexander Farm plan May 16
May 4. The Planning Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 16 to consider a recommendation on a proposed amendment to the previously approved rezoning plan for the Alexander Farm. The amendment proposes an increase in the number of senior apartments from 130 to 143 units, as well as the plan to preserve […]
Boat host registration is open for Big Day at the Lake 18
May 3. Boaters are encouraged to sign up early to host a Big/Little team for Big Day at the Lake. Big Day at the Lake will be Saturday, July 16 and Boat Hosts are needed to take the Bigs and Littles out on Lake Norman for a morning full of fun before the picnic at […]
Join the Town of Davidson on Saturday for Town Day on the Green
May 2. The Town of Davidson’s annual Town Day celebration will be held on Saturday, May 7 on the town green. Residents are encouraged to walk or ride their bikes to the green because May is National Bike Month. There will be a “bike corral” near the Town of Davidson booth, and the town will […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations April 20-26
As reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220420068 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 15:37:00 04/20/22 CLO Home Depot 220420074 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 16:34:00 04/20/22 CLO Home Depot 220421011 Larceny 19530 Mount Zion Py 01:08:24 04/21/22 ASN Truesdale, Rosetta 220421075 B&E Vehicle 19000 Jetton Rd 10:25:00 04/21/22 ASN Goldman, […]
Weekend weather: It’s spring. It’s up in the air
April 29. Look for sunshine today and a high around 74-75, but more clouds and possible showers and t-storms Saturday and Sunday when the highs will be near 80 and then 85, respectively. Summer-like weather returns Monday-Wednesday. Saturday: Slight chance of rain before 9 am, chance of showers after 1. Partly sunny, high 78-80. Sunday: […]
Huntersville senior lands Morehead scholarship
April 29. Montgomery Case Maddox, the son of Renee and Jeremy Maddox of Huntersville, has won a four-year Morehead-Cain scholarship to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Pine Lake Preparatory senior is student body president, Model UN co-president, Mu Alpha Theta co-president, and Special Olympics vice president. In Model UN, Case […]
Former Huntersville Mayor Swain has passed away
April 28. Former Huntersville Mayor Jill Swain has passed away at 61. Swain, who was also founder and executive director of the Huntersville Chamber of Commerce, served as town commissioner for eight years and mayor for eight years. She also served as chair of the North Carolina Metro Mayors Coalition and as co-chair of the […]
