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Christmas Eve grocery store hours
Dec. 24 Need to run out for some last minute grocery store items today because you didn’t take our advice and make a reservation at one of the restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve? Well, we have you covered too. Here are today’s store hours in case your gravy came out lumpy, your daughter […]
Where to get rid of that Christmas morning trash
Dec. 24. The countdown is on until someone in your family accepts responsibility for the worst chore of all holiday chores – cleaning up on Christmas morning. Mecklenburg County is reminding residents that they can keep holiday waste out of landfills by dropping off approved items at the North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center at […]
Last minute dining out options on Christmas Eve
Dec. 23. Are you tired of staring at the oven waiting for your prime rib to come to 125 degrees, or stressing over the frozen seventh fish because you forget about it in the back of the freezer? Here are a sampling of local sit down restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve, according to […]
Winners named in home decor contest
Dec. 23. The votes are in for this year’s Deck the House holiday decorating contest, hosted by the Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department. Finalists were chosen earlier this month in two categories — Griswold and Traditional — and residents voted online to select the winners. Griswold Category Traditional Category
There’s a reason West Catawba backups have been worse lately
Dec. 22. By Dave Vieser. If it seems like traffic congestion on West Catawba Avenue has been worse lately, you’re right — and it’s not just because of heavier holiday traffic. “The contractor building the convenience store on (West) Catawba near the Nantz Road intersection damaged one of the traffic signal detection loops at the […]
LC Styled: Elevate your festive wardrobe
Dec. 18. By Laura Cinotti. For me, the holidays are an official season marked on my calendar. Maybe it’s all the sparkle, the lights, the decorations, or holiday parties, but if I’m being truly honest, for me it’s the fashion. Shh, don’t tell anyone. I love any and all excuses to dress up. In fact, […]
Vote now for the best Christmas decor in town
Dec. 17. The finalists in the town’s annual Deck the House decorating contest are set, and voting is now underway through Dec. 21. There are 11 challengers across two categories: Traditional and Griswold. The Traditional category features what the town describes as a “normal amount of lights,” while the Griswold category is geared toward a […]
Menorah lighting celebration at Birkdale Village
Menorah Lighting at Birkdale Village Dec. 12. Sunday at sunset marks the beginning of the eight-night celebration of Hanukkah, and Chabad of Lake Norman will hold its 7th annual Hanukkah Festival at Birkdale Village to commemorate the occasion. The celebration is free and open to the public, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Festivities include the lighting […]
Christmas in Davidson begins tonight
Dec. 4. Every December, Main Street in Davidson transforms into the holiday wonderland known as Christmas in Davidson — a tradition that welcomes locals and visitors to stroll through a festive downtown filled with lights, music and community cheer. This year, the festivities are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, through Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6 […]
In-person maternity tours return to Novant Huntersville
Dec. 3. Expectant parents can participate in in-person maternity tours at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center for the first time in more than five years. Novant paused the tours at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting to virtual video tours that allowed people to familiarize themselves with the facility. The return of in-person tours […]
