08 March 2012
The new LKN Music Hall is open for business, and their opening night with Blue Monday was a great success, Nate Davis writes. The new venue is located where Club NV, Synergy, and most recently Club Unleashed were located, so some believe there's a bit of a business “curse” at that venue. But Nate believes the problems in the past were a result of a venue "identity crisis," not the location. On THE GUIDE>>
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08 March 2012
In memory of teacher Mark DeSarro, who died unexpectedly last week, Bailey Middle School is encouraging students and families to walk or run in the “Run TOO Overcome,” at W.A. Hough High March 17. And good news for Corvian Community School, who received state approval to become a charter school for 2012-13. Meanwhile, J.V. Washam kicks off its third annual Boosterthon, St. Mark students walk to support diabetes research, and the musical Annie opens Thursday at W.A. Hough High. And, Davidson Day School celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday, and area students at Cannon, North Meck, and J.M. Alexander win awards in local science and math competitions. Read for details.
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08 March 2012
If you've driven down Main Street lately, you may have noticed lots of outside work being completed on our Habitat ReStore. Twenty-five college students and three adults are here for their Spring Break week from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, and are working on structural and aesthetic improvements to the store.
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07 March 2012
Retired Navy Captain and Cornelius resident Ted Kramer the other day delivered 108 Teddy Bears to the Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital in Concord. The delivery, made on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA), brought joy to the kids in the 58-bed unit.
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07 March 2012
A crowd of unhappy property owners descended on the Mecklenburg County Commission Tuesday night, describing what they see as unfair 2011 property revaluations and a broken appeals system. After the last person had spoken, they got at least part of what they came for: A pledge by county officials to review assessments for as many as 2,000 homes in the Lake Norman area and to evaluate the controversial appeals process.
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06 March 2012
Police are investigating after an unknown suspect(s) broke into a vacant house on Jetton Road and damaged multiple items, including chandeliers and appliances. The suspect(s) caused more than $4,000 in damages inside the bank-owned home. Also this week, a 21-year-old Charlotte man was charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia after police responded to a suspicious vehicle call. The man was parked in the Church of God parking lot on Hickory Street. And, a suspect forged a bank note with the account number for Bethel Presbyterian Church. Read for details of these and other recent incidents.
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06 March 2012
Democrats in Mecklenburg County Precinct 202 will have their annual precinct organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
06 March 2012
Town Commissioners elected in 2013 could serve for an extra year, if the state approves legislation authorizing a 1-time shift to a 3-year term. At their meeting Monday night, board members voted unanimously to carry the idea to the state legislature. Also Monday, Mayor Jeff Tarte proclaimed March as Girl Scouts Appreciation Month and board members authorized demolition of a dilapidated Catawba Avenue home. Read for details.
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Weekend Calendar: ’80s Night in the Park, Warrior Dash, Mt. Zion birthday, food events. Also showtimes for Our Town Cinemas in Davidson.
