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Despite how much fun I am, a party animal I am not
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Aug. 9. I used to like parties, but I don’t really like them anymore. Or I guess, I like certain types of parties? I’m not sure. Let’s unpack this together. I definitely used to like parties. College parties were fun because there was no small talk. You swapped names, […]
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March 20. Approximately 30 protestors gathered at the intersection of West Catawba and Jetton between 11:30 am to 1:30 pm attempting to get the attention of US Sen. Thom Tillis as he attended a fundraising lunch. Protestors are “demanding representation” and question the “lack of Town Halls” by Tillis according to protestors Joan Adams and Karen […]
Thursday, March 20 – Sunday, March 30 Sacred Spaces Volume 2: A Small and Humble Erasure See website for schedule. Playwright Stephanie Gardner digs deep into Queen City history to explore a pivotal moment in which the powers that be drove marginalized theater makers toward founding a venue atop an enslaved people’s burial ground. In […]
March 20. Mecklenburg County will unveil the final design for historic Latta Place at a community meeting today at the North County Regional Library in Huntersville. The meeting will take place from 5:30-7:30 pm at the library located at 16500 Holly Crest Lane in Huntersville. Registration is requested. Visit the Historic Latta Reimagined Public Input page to register. […]
March 19. By Dave Yochum. The 5-1 vote last night in favor of the $200 million expansion of Birkdale Village was almost unanimous. Huntersville Town Board member Amanda Dumas cast the sole dissenting vote on the basis of the hotel location and the amount of money the owners—Jamestown of Atlanta—will contribute to a new bridge. […]
March 19. By Dave Vieser. As with many projects involving the NCDOT, getting the official speed limit reduced on Bethel Church Road from 45 to 35 mph has taken longer than anticipated. The good news is that the change will be in effect shortly. The speed limit reduction was approved in Raleigh last week. New […]
March 19. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 10 am at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke. Smoke from a controlled burn yesterday at Cowans […]
March 18. The Charlotte Area Transit System is hosting an information session this afternoon from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Town Hall to provide feedback for the Transit System Plan (TSP) update, which will shape the future of bus and rail in the Charlotte region. CATS will share information on four alternative program […]
March 18. STEAMfest 2025 is the region’s largest interactive festival celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The free event is Sunday, April 6 from 12 pm to 4 pm at Woodlawn School in Mooresville. Now in its fifth year, the family-friendly event includes over 100 STEM and art activities for children of all ages […]
