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Start Your Engines for AmeriCarna LIVE Nov. 30
Nov. 21. The 12th annual AmeriCarna LIVE car show, hosted by Ray Evernham, will be held Saturday, Nov. 30 at Trane Technologies North American headquarters in Davidson. Event registration is $30. VIP passes are available and include a car registration, access to the VIP area and a meet-and-greet with Evernham, a Cornelius resident. Spectator tickets […]
Community Thanksgiving service is Nov. 24
Nov. 20. Local churches will come together Sunday Nov. 24 for the traditional community Thanksgiving service at Bethel Presbyterian Church. The service will start at 6 pm. The annual tradition includes Cornelius Church of God, First Baptist Cornelius, Journey Church Huntersville, Lake Forest Huntersville, The Decision Church, Mt. Zion United Methodist and Hunters Chapel. There […]
Young performers invited to audition for ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’
Nov. 19. Is there a young person in your household interested in performing? There will be auditions for parts in the Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 at the Cain Center for the Arts. No experience necessary Youth actors ages 8-18 are encouraged to audition. […]
Davidson honors Frank Jordan for community service
Davidson selected Frank Jordan as the 2024 Jack Burney Award recipient. The award is named for G. Jackson Burney who served the town in many capacities, primarily in planning and communications. Since 2004, Davidson has honored Burney and those whose unselfish service benefits the community. Community members are invited to attend the G. Jackson Burney […]
Chloride-based de-icers have a chilling effect on vegetation
Dear EarthTalk: Are road salts and other de-icing chemicals bad for the environment? And if, so are greener alternatives available? —Jane Willis, Fairfield, IA Nov. 15. Traditional de-icers, particularly chloride-based compounds such as sodium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride, can have various detrimental effects on the environment. According to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual, chloride-based […]
Weekend Weather: Sunny, seasonable
Nov. 15. Look for plenty of sun and seasonable temperatures in the mid-60s this weekend. BTW, the average high temperature in Charlotte in November is 63; in December, it’s 54. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Monday: Mostly […]
Cornelius resident joining Stein’s transition team
Nov. 15. By Dave Yochum. Governor-elect Stein has included former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte on his transition team. Tarte, a former mayor of Cornelius and a Republican, will help identify and interview candidates. His primary focus will involve Information Technology. Quotable “Josh is looking for experienced and skilled individuals to serve in his administration, regardless […]
Special exhibit at the Cain Center highlights indigenous peoples
Nov. 14. A special exhibit open now through Jan. 11 at the Cain Center for the Arts showcases historical, traditional, and contemporary works from artists of Catawba Nation, Melungeon Heritage, the CHamoru Diaspora, Cherokee, Gullah, Lumbee and more. The Melungeon Heritage Association, Catawba Cultural Center, and Brooke Gibbons provided critical support for the exhibit, officially […]
Police Blotter: Nov. 6-12
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 241106015 Larceny Vehicle 16407 Jetton Rd 07:23:00 11/06/24 ASN Morgan Kline 241107054 B&E Vehicle 20324 Carrington Trace Dr 11:40:00 11/07/24 ASN Brent Wilhelm 241108093 Damage Property 19225 Chandler’s Landing Dr 17:58:40 11/08/24 ACT April Murphy 241111069 B&E Vehicle 21300 Davidson […]
With NC 98 flipped, GOP supermajority will end in Raleigh
Nov. 14. By Dave Vieser. [Analysis.] Most voters in Cornelius, as well as Davidson and Huntersville, are aware that, in the midst of a strong Republican vote this year, a Democrat, Beth Helfrich, won the NC House 98 race vs. Republican Melinda Bales. What they may not know is, as a result, the GOP will […]
