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Susan M. Tillis Foundation has a new name
Feb. 11. The Susan M. Tillis Foundation, which has served North Carolina’s military community by supporting some of its youngest families, has a new name: Red, White & Bundled. The rebranding reflects its commitment to military families by continuing to help raise awareness, hold supply drives and work with the business community to support military […]
Sidewalk on W. Catawba completed
Feb. 11. By Dave Vieser. It took five months, but the sidewalk in front of the Junker Apartment complex on West Catawba Avenue has finally been completed. Pedestrians and cyclists have been out of luck since September when it came to safely passing in front of the apartment project where the White House Gardens stood […]
Davidson adds restrooms at 2 parks
Feb. 11. Restroom facilities requested by residents and visitors at Fisher Farm Park and Plum Creek Park are complete. The Town of Davidson this week announced the park improvements, paid for using General Obligation Bonds designated for park facilities. Each restroom area includes both water fountains and pet bowls. The public facilities are open daily […]
18-year-old jailed a month after being charged with crimes
Feb. 9. Eighteen-year-old Brett Kimbrell, who was accused of 10 counts of child pornography before being released to his parents last month, was jailed Friday in lieu of $75,000 bail. The Charlotte Observer reported that new details about the investigation were revealed during a hearing to change his original nonexistent bond on Friday afternoon. He […]
Community meeting Feb. 27 for business park on Bailey Road
Feb. 9. By Dave Vieser. A community meeting to review a scaled-down version of a business park proposal for Bailey Road just east of Hwy. 115 has been set for Thursday Feb. 27, from 6-7 pm at Mt. United Methodist Zion Church. The meeting will start at 6 pm in the Family Life Center. The […]
Weekly Calendar Feb. 10-16: Black photography, Brit Pack, more music, art, dance and magic
Monday, Feb. 10 French Film Showing – ÁGA (Milko Lazarov, 2018) 7-10 pm | Feb. 10. In a yurt on the snow-covered fields of the North, Nanook and Sedna live following the traditions of their ancestors. Alone in the wilderness, they look like the last people on Earth. Nanook and Sedna’s traditional way of life […]
Petty Rewind: A tribute to nostalgia and great songs
Feb. 10. By Dave Yochum. The H.C. Oakes Band, one of the top groups in the region, has tuned in to the tribute band trend. Petty Rewind is playing five times as many gigs as H.C. Oakes Band. “Our goal is for you to walk away from one of our shows thinking you just witnessed […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Getting the most out of your clothes dryer
Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. Feb. 7. Preventing a long drying time starts with the washing machine. First, don’t overload. If the washer is overloaded, then when it comes […]
Super Bowl weekend weather: Touchdown!
Feb. 7. You’ll get a kick out of this mild weekend, especially Sunday it gets cold again next week. Friday: Sunny, high 70-71. Overnight low around 48. Saturday: Slight chance of showers, cloudy, high 60-61. Overnight low around 55. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 70+. Overnight low around 42. Monday: Showers, high near 48. Overnight low […]
Stinking to high heaven no more
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Feb. 7. There’s a skunk in our neighborhood that has been wreaking havoc on us for years. Wreaking havoc might be a strong statement but it’s a skunk and it smells terrible and there’s something very displeasing about growing used to the smell of fresh skunk spray most mornings […]
