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Willie Jones, a community leader, has passed away
June 10. Willie Jones, the first executive director of the Smithville Community Coalition, has passed away. He recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to affordable housing, community development, and social justice at the Affordable Housing Awareness Month breakfast hosted by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. A Celebration of Life will […]
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Nov. 14. Hough opened its second-round playoff game with a 47-yard run by junior quarterback Ethan Royal on the first snap, setting up a 35-yard rushing touchdown by sophomore running back Jamarion Morrison just 31 seconds into the first quarter. Palisades’ first play was a failed snap, followed two downs later by a 35-yard punt […]
Nov. 14. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden has notified local towns that personnel from U.S. Customs and Border Protection could arrive in the Charlotte area as early as this weekend. The town of Davidson emailed residents Thursday night, noting that immigration enforcement is not a function of the town’s police department. Immigration status and enforcement […]
Nov. 14. Hough returns to the field tonight at home to take on Palisades in the second round of the NCHSAA 8A playoffs. The Huskies (10-0) earned a first-round bye. The Pumas (8-3) were runners-up in the Southwest 7A/8A Conference and advanced in the first round with a 26-23 win over South Mecklenburg, a team […]
Nov. 14. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you don’t feel like spending a day in the kitchen whipping up a home-cooked meal, several local spots are offering to do the cooking for you. Torrence & Knox The new restaurant in Shops on the Green is offering a Let Our Family Cook for […]
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; […]
