Davidson approves budget, increase in solid waste fee



by Eren TataragasiDAVIDSON – The town’s property tax rate will remain unchanged in fiscal year 2012-13 at 35 cents per $100 of assessed value, but solid waste fees will rise for some.The town board unanimously approved the town’s 2012-13 budget during a workshop meeting Tuesday, June 26, which includes a rate increase for multi-family units in town, as well as […]

Making the grade



Bailey MiddleSixth-grade A honor roll: Matthew Baer, Spencer Barnes, Alec Barzach, Jeffrey Barzach, Maya Berger, Julia Bourdon, Rachel Bowen, Robert Buttrill, Madison Cabuco, Kyndal Campagna, Julia Carr, Kaitlin Cleary, James Collins, Shannon Cusick, Devon Davis, Thomas Deal, Hailey Dehn, Cameron Dennehy, Maxwell Dreffer, Hailey Eccher, Sarah Edwards, Savannah Ezell, Gabrielle Gammill, Nina Ghaibi, Peyton Gorman, Connor Green, Cooper Greene, Kadin […]

Clydesdales storm Latta for annual horse show



by Kathy BlakeHUNTERSVILLE – It’s a horse show that started as a love story.This weekend, June 28-30, the Charlotte Charity Horse Show, presented by Cook’s Memorial Presbyterian Church, will celebrate its 20th anniversary.Betsy Boone, owner of Boone’s Farm & Stables in Concord, was helping Latta Plantation’s equestrian center set up a horse show for her horse breeds – Saddlebreds and […]

Arts Notes for June 29



HUNTERSVILLE – Birkdale Village will host a free Fourth of July celebration and parade 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, featuring kids’ art, bike decorating, face painting and bounce house.There will be games with Radio Disney 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Children participating in the decorated bike parade line up at 11:30 a.m. next to Banana Republic. The parade begins at 11:45 […]

Big Day at the Lake needs volunteer boaters



CORNELIUS – Organizers with Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Big Day at the lake are looking for residents with boats who like working with children.Volunteers are needed for the Saturday, July 21, Big Day at the Lake to take children and their Big Brother or Big Sister out for a morning on the lake.The eighth annual event puts kids in the […]

Obituaries for June 29



Leonard Michael HowardCALABASH – Leonard Michael “Mickey” Howard, 68, of Calabash, died June 19, 2012, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C.Born March 18, 1944, in Mooresville, he was the son of the late Leonard Craven Howard and Muriel Morris Howard.He was a mechanical engineer prior to retirement and worked at General Time in Davidson.Survivors include his […]

Deadline approaching for business licenses



Most businesses in Mecklenburg County are required to have a local “privilege license,” also known as a business license.All business licenses in Mecklenburg County expire June 30.To learn more, visit charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/mediaroom/pr/pages/july1,2012deadlinetorenewbusiness.Aspx.

Job announcements wake the lake



Editor,The economic recession has claimed quite a few businesses, and no one has been left untouched by its affects. However, just as the sun emerges after a devastating storm, signs that we have turned the corner are abundant.Perhaps none more striking than last week’s announcement that MSC Industrial Direct Inc. will bring 400 new jobs to Davidson. The company plans […]

Habitat hosts shredding event next Saturday



CORNELIUS – Our Towns Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Cornelius and Mooresville will both hold a shredding event with Shred South from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7.Donations are appreciated. Shredding limit is 10 boxes per person. There’s no need to remove staples, paper clips or rubber bands.For more information, contact Mary Gibbs at mary@ourtownshabitat.org or 704-896-8957 ext. […]

Davidson Design for Life hosts booth at farmers market



DAVIDSON – Davidson Design for Life (DD4L) will host a booth at the Davidson Farmers Market on July 7 and 21 to distribute information on street safety and healthy street design. Katherine Hebert, DD4L Project Coordinator, will be on hand to listen to public comments and answer questions regarding the health impact assessment being conducted on Davidson’s street design standards.A […]