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Film festival in Statesville this weekend
Sept. 4. The Full Bloom Film Festival will bring 80 filmmakers from around the world to downtown Statesville Sept. 5-7. There’s a wide variety of events all weekend, including a screening of Statesville native Ross McElwee’s film “Bright Leaves” followed by a Q&A session. The festival’s grand finale will be a red carpet screening of […]
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Nov. 13. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Friday, Nov. 14 National Pickle Day 3 pm | Nov. 14. Celebrate National Pickle Day with Primal’s Mad Pickle Hard Seltzer, served up pickle-themed contests and a special pickle garnish just […]
Nov. 13. By Dave Vieser. Legal proceedings over the stalled $110 million Alexander Farms project have cast doubt on the future of the planned commercial development on the site. The overall project, presented by WIN Development, was approved in 2020, and partial construction of internal roads, stormwater facilities, utilities and related infrastructure soon began. The […]
Nov. 13. Zoey Boukedes walks off the soccer field on a sunny, breezy autumn afternoon looking like any of the other hundreds of girls out there sporting ponytails, turf marks and Charlotte Independence jerseys. Zoey, however, isn’t like most teenagers — or any of them, for that matter. She was in elementary school when she […]
Nov. 13. Visit Lake Norman recently received an award from the North Carolina Travel Industry Association. The organization, which promotes tourism in the Lake Norman area, won a Gold Marketing Achievement Award in the Community Stakeholders category for its monthly newsletter highlighting seasonal blogs, partner spotlights and upcoming events. “We’re thrilled to receive this award; […]
Nov. 12. By Lyn Muldrow. It’s autumn, the time of year when leaves are falling, sweaters are calling, and time on the couch feels sublime. Here are a few staff picks to set the mood if you’re looking for a cozy read to accompany the season of slowing down, resetting, and renewal. Squash & Pumpkin: […]
Nov. 12. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former Antiquity resident. “The fat holidays, as I like to call them, are nearly here and I’m trying to do something different this year. I want to not gain weight. Actually, I want to lose it. What are some of the things you do?” G: […]
Nov. 12. Hundreds of Cornelius veterans, residents and civic officials gathered at Cornelius Town Hall on Tuesday for the town’s annual Veterans Day celebration. Randy Wally from American Legion Post 86 served as master of ceremonies at Rotary Plaza. The event featured performances by the Hough High School choir and U.S. Army veteran Rockie Lynne. […]
Nov. 11. The Hough High School Marching Band recently wrapped up its fall competition season, earning a total of 18 trophies. That tally included seven awards in its final performance at East Burke, where the band took first place in overall, color guard, musical effect, visual effect, and general effect categories. During competition season, Hough […]
