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Young performers invited to audition for ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

Nov. 19. Is there a young person in your household interested in performing? There will be auditions for parts in the Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company production of “Finding Nemo […]

Davidson honors Frank Jordan for community service

Davidson selected Frank Jordan as the 2024 Jack Burney Award recipient. The award is named for G. Jackson Burney who served the town in many capacities, primarily in planning and […]

Chloride-based de-icers have a chilling effect on vegetation

Dear EarthTalk: Are road salts and other de-icing chemicals bad for the environment? And if, so are greener alternatives available? —Jane Willis, Fairfield, IA Nov. 15. Traditional de-icers, particularly chloride-based […]

Weekend Weather: Sunny, seasonable

Nov. 15. Look for plenty of sun and seasonable temperatures in the mid-60s this weekend. BTW, the average high temperature in Charlotte in November is 63; in December, it’s 54. […]

Jeff Tarte

Cornelius resident joining Stein’s transition team

Nov. 15. By Dave Yochum. Governor-elect Stein has included former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte on his transition team. Tarte, a former mayor of Cornelius and a Republican, will help identify […]

Special exhibit at the Cain Center highlights indigenous peoples

Nov. 14. A special exhibit open now through Jan. 11 at the Cain Center for the Arts showcases historical, traditional, and contemporary works from artists of Catawba Nation, Melungeon Heritage, […]

Police Blotter: Nov. 6-12

As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 241106015 Larceny Vehicle 16407 Jetton Rd 07:23:00 11/06/24 ASN Morgan Kline 241107054 B&E Vehicle 20324 […]

With NC 98 flipped, GOP supermajority will end in Raleigh

Nov. 14. By Dave Vieser. [Analysis.] Most voters in Cornelius, as well as Davidson and Huntersville, are aware that, in the midst of a strong Republican vote this year, a […]

Police Blotter: Oct. 30-Nov. 5

As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 241030043 Damage Property 18702 Coverdale Ct 09:33:10 10/30/24 ASN Benjamin Oliver 241030070 Larceny 19501 W […]

A sidewalk on West Catawba was torn up during construction / Jason Benavides photo

Is a hold on permits a concrete path to restoring a sidewalk on W. Catawba?

Nov. 13. By Dave Vieser. There is some encouraging news for pedestrians and cyclists, albeit two months after a sidewalk on West Catawba was torn up. A hold has been […]