June 30. Davidson leaders encourage community participation in the Plastic Free Challenge during July. This effort embraces the spirit of the Plastic-Free July global social movement striving to end plastic pollution. Background The goal is to raise awareness and mobilize the community, residents, town staff and local businesses to make decisive action in reducing plastic waste […]
Nov. 24. The registration window is now open for the annual Deck the House contest for the best outdoor holiday decorations in Cornelius. Winners will be selected in two categories: Traditional and Griswold. Town residents have until Dec. 4 to visit the Cornelius Parks and Recreation website to nominate a home. Businesses are not eligible. […]
Nov. 22. By Ryan Moxon. The top-seeded Hough Huskies survived a slow start Friday night to defeat West Forsyth 28-10 and head to a regional final matchup against West Charlotte. Hough led only 14-3 at halftime but opened the third quarter with a score on its first possession, a 30-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback […]
Nov. 21. Hopewell High School engineering students took first place in the “NFL Stadium of the Future” competition held at Bank of America Stadium. The event challenged students from regional high schools to design a next-generation stadium using sustainable and innovative engineering practices. Hopewell’s design, dubbed the “Aquaponics Center,” incorporated an on-site water treatment plant. […]
Nov. 21. By Ryan Moxon. The undefeated Huskies football team faces its first real test in months tonight as No. 5 seed West Forsyth visits Hough for the third round of the NCHSAA 8A playoffs. West Forsyth enters at 10-2, with its only losses coming at Richmond Senior and perennial powerhouse Grimsley. The Titans have […]
Nov. 21. Our good friend and food correspondent Cloyd Burke is always asking bartenders and servers around town WHAT’S DELICIOUS? The fall air has arrived, and for me, that means a sprint to Pho Nam, a cozy Vietnamese restaurant run by John and his son, Brian, located in the strip mall near the entrance to […]
Nov. 20. By Jon Show. When I woke up the day after my dad died all I wanted to do was go fishing. To do one of the many things he taught me as a kid. He loved to hear about my adventures in the mountains and see pictures of what I caught. It took […]
Nov. 20. Looking to burn a few calories before hitting the dinner table on Thanksgiving? Here is a listing of Turkey Trot walks and races being held in the Cornelius area next week. Each offers distances for novice and experienced runners alike, as well as fun runs for the kids. Lake Norman Turkey Trot Date […]
Nov. 20. Many people are fortunate enough to be able to spend the Thanksgiving holiday weekend sitting around the table to give thanks over a spread of turkey, stuffing, mac and cheese and apple pie. Others could use some help to make their holiday a special day, so in the spirit of giving we compiled […]