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How I got even with a text scammer
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Nov. 8. You know those spam text messages you get from unknown numbers that are like, “Will you join us today?” If you respond, “Who is this,” or, “You have the wrong number,” then you get an answer like, “Oh, sorry for contacting you.” And then the person on […]
Any way you look at it, thousands of new residents are coming
Nov. 8. By Dave Vieser. There’s plenty of construction in Cornelius, most of it residential. Using data provided by the town, Cornelius Today estimates that, conservatively, more than 3,000 people will be relocating to Cornelius in the next decade as more than 2,000 new living units open. Build-out as per the Land Use Plan adopted […]
Port City Club sets sail, reopening as Lake House Wine Bar & Grill
Nov. 7. By Dave Vieser. Port City Club, the well-known lakeside eatery opened by Nick Lyssikatos 10 years ago, is reopening as Lake House Wine Bar & Grill. Crews were busy changing signs on Wednesday afternoon while interior renovations continued. Port City soon became a fixture in the Lake Norman dining scene after it opened […]
Marcus will regroup after loss in insurance commissioner race
Nov. 7. Incumbent NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey defeated Davidson resident Natasha Marcus, a three-term North Carolina senator. Causey had 52 percent of the vote Tuesday to Marcus’ 48 percent, giving him a third four-year term. Marcus, a Democrat, thanked supporters who “believed in the vision we had for a North Carolina Department of Insurance […]
Weekender Nov. 7-10: Concerts, Remembering Kristallnacht and more
Thursday, Nov. 7 Deana Carter 7 pm | Nov. 7. Deana Carter showcased her own blend of country and retro-rock sprinkled with the folksy singer/songwriter qualities. Tickets: $45-65. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue. Friday, Nov. 8 Remembering Kristallnacht 7 pm | Nov. 8. During the Shabbat service, Guest speaker Judy […]
Beth Helfrich takes NC House seat formerly held by Tillis
Nov. 6. By Dave Vieser. After establishing a sizable lead in Early Voting, Beth Helfrich defeated Melinda Bales by 2,193 votes, or approximately 5 percent in the competitive race for the NC House 98 seat. The seat opened up earlier this year when incumbent Republican John Bradford decided not to run for re-election. “It was […]
Save the date: Community Thanksgiving service is Nov. 24
Nov. 6. Local churches will come together Sunday Nov. 24 for the traditional community thanksgiving service—this year at Bethel Presbyterian Church. The service will start at 6 pm.
Lake Norman Marine Commission will meet Nov. 18
Nov. 6. The monthly meeting of the Lake Norman Marine Commission has been moved from Monday, Nov.11 to Monday, Nov. 18. The meeting begins at 7 pm at the Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 North Main St. in Mooresville.
Community School of Davidson celebrates new playground with a ribbon cutting
Nov. 6. The Lower School at the Community School of Davidson celebrated their new playground with a ribbon-cutting. Leslie Tomko, head of Lower School and Craig Smith, executive director, slid down the slides followed by various administrators, staff and students.
Winners: Helfrich, park bonds
Nov. 5. By Dave Vieser. [Updated 11 pm] Democratic Beth Helfrich held an early lead in the race for NC House District 98. FINAL 11 of 11 precincts reporting Beth Helfrich (D) 26,809 or 52.13% Melinda Bales (R) 24,616 or 47.87% Helfrich had 62.61 percent of the early vote vs. 37.39 percent for Republican challenger […]
