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Miss May’s Roaring 20’s Tea at Rural Hill
June 18. “Miss May’s Elegant Tea,” honoring the late Miss May Davidson, will be held Sunday, August 15 from 2 – 4 pm, at Historic Rural Hill. This year’s theme is the Roaring 20’s. Tickets are $30 per adult and $15 per child. Rural Hill, which was one of the largest plantations in Mecklenburg County, […]
Governor proclaims Juneteenth Day
June 18. Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed tomorrow Juneteenth Day in North Carolina, honoring the oldest known commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. “As we celebrate Black heritage, history and freedom, it’s critical that we also take this opportunity to both celebrate the progress we’ve made and accept the challenge we […]
Davidson Police ID victim of pedestrian fatality
June 18. Davidson resident Suzanne Younts died yesterday after being struck by a vehicle on Main Street near her home. Davidson Police said the accident happened at 1:02 pm yesterday. The Hillside Drive resident was on Main Street near the intersections of Chairman Blake and South Streets. Davidson Police and Fire responded. The 64-year-old former […]
Juneteenth observation Saturday at Ada Jenkins
June 18. Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox will speak at the Juneteenth observation Saturday at the Ada Jenkins Center. The nationwide holiday celebrating the emancipation of African-Americans originated in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and has spread nationwide since then. The event, which runs from 11 am to 2 pm, includes music and entertainment as well as […]
Weekend weather: And…it’s summer
June 18. Weekend Weather: It’s time to say goodbye to that warm dry weather. It will be be more humid, with summer officially arriving on Sunday. Sunny today and Saturday with a high of 90 today and 93 Saturday. Fathers Day, showers are likely, with thunderstorms in the afternoon, high only about 82. Look for […]
Pedestrian fatality in Davidson
June 17. Davidson Police say a 64-year-old woman died as a result of injuries she suffered when struck by a vehicle on Main Street. The incident, which occurred around 1 pm, is being investigated by the Davidson Police Department and NC State Highway Patrol. Five years ago a Cornelius resident was also struck and killed […]
COVID-19 update June 17
June 17. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Thursday reported 362 new COVID-19 cases statewide and six new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. The positive test rate is 1.9 percent statewide. Hospitalizations Hospitalizations are at 485 statewide, down by half since the beginning of May. Mecklenburg County Between Wednesday and today in Mecklenburg […]
This weekend: Plenty to do, see and hear
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: June 18 Live Under the Oaks Stella Rising performing. 6-8 pm. Birkdale Village, Huntersville. The Victory Summit 9 am – 4pm. Lake Norman […]
Cain Center: A jewel coming to downtown
June 17. By Dave Vieser. The $25 million Cain Center for the Arts will add a magnificent new design element to Cornelius. The contemporary structure will stand amidst neo-classical municipal buildings, quaint downtown structures and mill houses and cottages nearby. Named for Cornelius residents Ericka and Bill Cain, who contributed $5 million to the project, […]
Aneralla reflects on 6 years as mayor of Huntersville
NORTH MECK | By Dave Yochum John Aneralla will step down at the end of this year after six years as mayor of Huntersville. He was the first of a new era of mayors in North Meck, replacing Jill Swain. Aneralla, one of the first leaders to speak out against the toll plan, defeated Swain 60 […]
