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42nd Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade / Town of Cornelius Photo

North Meck Holiday Parade returns for the 43rd edition

Dec. 5. The 43rd Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade will return to the streets of Davidson and Cornelius on Saturday, Dec. 6. The long-running community tradition gets rolling at 1 p.m. and is expected to draw thousands of spectators along the two-mile route. The parade begins on Main Street in downtown Davidson and continues south […]

Weekend Weather: Rain today with cool temperatures ahead

Dec. 5. Hurricane season is officially over. While storms systems caused some damage on the eastern seaboard, this season marks the first time in a decade that a hurricane did not make landfall in the U.S. Today: Rain in the morning an patchy fog in the afternoon. High near 40. North northeast wind 5 to […]

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Sources: Alexander Farms gains new backers

Dec. 5. By Dave Vieser. A new group that includes representatives of River Rock Communities will move forward in some capacity with the 54.7-acre Alexander Farms commercial retail project, according to multiple sources. Details are expected to be unveiled next week. River Rock is the developer of the residential portion of the project that was […]

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Weekender: Sons of Serendip and holiday events galore

Dec. 4. 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, Dec. 4 Owl Prowl 6 pm | Dec. 4. Dive into the nightlife of owls during Owl Prowls at the Carolina Raptor Center. Perfect for families with older children and […]

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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 this NCDOT map, I-77 runs across the bottom, left to right, the Post Office is at the left and the car dealership is at the right.

Schedule set for Exit 28 improvements

Dec. 4. The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded the construction contract for a series of road improvements that will add multiple roundabouts on the west side of Exit 28. Work is scheduled to begin in spring 2026, with completion expected in spring 2028. This marks the second phase of the “roundabout bookends” designed to […]

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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 […]

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Tell Giselle: Thinking outside the gift box

Dec. 3. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “Looking for ideas for presents that punch above their weight. I’m not only looking for suggestions for things I can buy for others, I’m needing to come up with a list that I can give to others who are […]

Tynsley Lockhardt-Williams, Board Member and mother of Niko, one of the first-year graduates of Cornelius Early Scholars with preschool director, Margy Nance. Photo by John McHugh – Ocaid Photography.

Chamber foundation raises $41,000 for children

Dec. 3. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s third annual Thanksgiving breakfast raised about $41,000 for local nonprofits providing pre- and after-school programs, as well as vocational and technical training. Cornelius Early Scholars and Bridge of Hearts will each receive roughly $18,000. The Lake Norman Education Collaborative, which works with local high school students […]

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Construction crews ready site at River Rock Manor

Dec. 3. By Dave Vieser. While the commercial development at Alexander Farms remains stalled due to legal and financial issues, it appears that work has begun on the site where River Rock Manor will be built. River Rock Manor, initially approved in 2020, is designed to be a 55+, 142-unit, three-story housing complex on the […]