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Weekend Weather: Forecast and weather websites
Nov. 7. Before we get to the weekend, I did some research to find out which weather website is best for the forecasts we share with our readers on Mondays and Fridays. Here’s what I learned: Weather.gov and Weather.com use different forecasting models, update cycles, and methods of interpretation. Weather.gov relies on forecasts generated by […]
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Nov. 21. Hopewell High School engineering students took first place in the “NFL Stadium of the Future” competition held at Bank of America Stadium. The event challenged students from regional high schools to design a next-generation stadium using sustainable and innovative engineering practices. Hopewell’s design, dubbed the “Aquaponics Center,” incorporated an on-site water treatment plant. […]
Nov. 21. By Ryan Moxon. The undefeated Huskies football team faces its first real test in months tonight as No. 5 seed West Forsyth visits Hough for the third round of the NCHSAA 8A playoffs. West Forsyth enters at 10-2, with its only losses coming at Richmond Senior and perennial powerhouse Grimsley. The Titans have […]
Nov. 21. Our good friend and food correspondent Cloyd Burke is always asking bartenders and servers around town WHAT’S DELICIOUS? The fall air has arrived, and for me, that means a sprint to Pho Nam, a cozy Vietnamese restaurant run by John and his son, Brian, located in the strip mall near the entrance to […]
Nov. 20. By Jon Show. When I woke up the day after my dad died all I wanted to do was go fishing. To do one of the many things he taught me as a kid. He loved to hear about my adventures in the mountains and see pictures of what I caught. It took […]
Nov. 20. Looking to burn a few calories before hitting the dinner table on Thanksgiving? Here is a listing of Turkey Trot walks and races being held in the Cornelius area next week. Each offers distances for novice and experienced runners alike, as well as fun runs for the kids. Lake Norman Turkey Trot Date […]
Nov. 20. Many people are fortunate enough to be able to spend the Thanksgiving holiday weekend sitting around the table to give thanks over a spread of turkey, stuffing, mac and cheese and apple pie. Others could use some help to make their holiday a special day, so in the spirit of giving we compiled […]
Nov. 20. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Thursday, Nov. 20 Mahjong 6 pm | Nov. 20. Mahjong Assisted Play for newer players + Open Play for experienced players! Play and connect in a fun, social setting. Lost Worlds […]
Aug. 19. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “Pretty much every holiday that I’ve had to host the family dinner, I end up thinking it is just not worth the effort. And even those holidays that I just have to bring a side dish, I feel pretty […]
