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Waterman will open at Charlotte Douglas International after closing in Cornelius
Jan. 31. After three years in Cornelius, The Waterman seafood restaurant will close this weekend. The existing South Charlotte location will remain open and a new location is coming to Terminal C at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to High Tide Hospitality. No word on what will go into the 4,100-square foot space. Goat Pizza […]
New facility executive will run Atrium Health LKN, opening in July
Jan. 31. By Dave Yochum. Brian M. Wofford is the inaugural vice president and facility executive for Atrium Health Lake Norman Hospital. He was previously vice president of operations at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He will lead the coordination of clinical patient care services and oversee financial and strategic growth initiatives for the hospital. The new […]
EarthTalk: Can we store CO2 in building materials?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it really possible to store large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) in building materials like concrete and plastic? If so, why don’t we do more of it already? —P.L., via email The construction industry, a major contributor to carbon emissions, has an untapped potential to become a powerful ally in […]
Weekend Weather: A peek at spring
Jan. 31. Look for showers this afternoon; partly sunny to sunny skies Saturday and Sunday; and hints of spring for at least a week. Indeed, meteorological spring is a month away. Friday: Breezy, high near 68, rain likely. Overnight low around 44. Saturday: Patchy fog before 8 am, otherwise, sunny, high around 62. Overnight low […]
Warm up to these events in February and early March
Saturday, Feb. 1 Finding Nemo, Jr. See website for schedule and to reserve tickets. This whimsical, visually dazzling musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar film follows last year’s Frozen, Jr. in our recurring winter Disney show at the Cain. $30. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Valentine’s Day Workshop 10 am – 1 […]
Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn closing in Birkdale Village
Jan. 30. Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn is closing its retail shop in Birkdale Village, with its Asheville, NC-based production facility remaining in operation. Perishhablenews said Poppy experienced minimal damage to its production facility, but due to power outages and a lack of clean water, it could not produce and ship product. “While our Asheville production facility […]
Weekender Jan. 30-Feb. 2: Finding Nemo Jr. production, Valentine’s clay workshop, concerts, more
Thursday, Jan. 30 Artist Lecture: Marie Watt 6-8 pm | Jan. 30. As part of the collaboration with the Catawba Nation, Davidson College host a lecture with artist Marie Watt (Seneca Nation of Indians). Watt is an interdisciplinary contemporary artist specializing in community collaborations that foster the sharing of collective memories and storytelling. Davidson College, […]
Community meeting for ‘Flex Park’ Feb. 19 at Town Hall
Jan. 30. By Dave Vieser. The community meeting detailing a proposal to build “barn-dominiums” and flex warehouse space on 13 acres on Statesville Road/Hwy. 21 will be held on Feb. 19 at Town Hall. At that time, residents will have the opportunity to examine the specific plans being proposed and speak to the developer. The […]
February can be the spookiest month, at least in Davidson
Jan. 29. February may be the spookiest month in Davidson. Not only does the month kick off with the anniversary of the untimely death of namesake William Lee Davidson, but also includes the scandalous 1914 murder of the town’s most prominent citizen as well as the mysterious deaths of several other town doctors. Learn all […]
Police Blotter: Jan. 22-28
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250122051 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 11:06:00 01/22/25 ASN Home Depot 250122104 B&E Vehicle 19807 Burton Ln 20:31:27 01/22/25 ASN David Sorensen 250123069 Larceny Vehicle 20320 Chartown Dr 14:35:00 01/23/25 ASN Colton Skeen 250124033 Assault 19631 W Catawba Av 10:38:00 01/24/25 […]
