Hamlin crashes in Kansas test, cleared to race Sunday



By Aaron BurnsDenny Hamlin’s quest for his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship almost took a big hit Thursday.Hamlin’s car took the hit instead.Hamlin, a driver for Huntersville-based Joe Gibbs Racing, crashed during testing for Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. His No. 11 Toyota blew a right-front tire and careened into the outside wall.Hamlin was checked and released […]

Fish kills a result of natural process



by Tori HambyMOORESVILLE – A natural process that causes Lake Norman to stratify into high and low oxygen layers is responsible for the striped bass fish kills, N.C. Wildlife Commission officials say.Brian McRae, Piedmont Regions fishery supervisor for the commission, shared a report with Lake Norman anglers on Oct. 16, which detailed the reasons behind the striped bass fish kills […]

Words spreads on social media about missing Catawba teens



By Tori HambyStudents at Bandys High School are taking to social media to ramp up search efforts for two missing Catawba County teens.As volunteers and search crews combed the area along I-77 in Fairfield County, S.C., friends and community members back home used their Facebook and Twitter accounts to spread the word about Jake Ziegler, 18, and Ray Pierce, 17. […]

Military can have Thanksgiving dinner at speedway



CONCORD – Lowe’s, Charlotte Motor Speedway and USO of North Carolina invite the military and their families for a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 22 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.The event includes a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Bethlehem-themed village, food, music and the opportunity to experience Carolina Christmas, one of the country’s largest drive-through light parks.The offer […]

CINEMAX TV show ‘Banshee’ to debut in January



“Banshee,” a 10-episode TV drama partially filmed in Mooresville over the summer, debuts at 10 p.m. Jan. 11 on CINEMAX, the cable channel confirmed Oct. 18.The action series stars Antony Starr (“Rush”) as Lucas Hood, an ex-con and master thief who assumes the identity of the sheriff of Banshee, Pa., where he continues his criminal activities, even as he’s hunted […]

Iredell Health System recognizes International Infection Prevention Week



STATESVILLE – Iredell Health System recognizes International Infection Prevention Week, Oct. 14-20, in recognition of the importance of preventing infections in improving patient safety.“Hand hygiene is the number one way to prevent infections,” said Pam Gill, an infection control specialist. “We believe in the importance of promoting the (International Infection Prevention Week) through routine hygiene practices. Both patients and employees […]

Herald Weekly wants to hear from you about school bullying



Do you have firsthand experience with bullying? Would you like to be featured in an upcoming article?The Herald Weekly is interested in speaking with students and families affected by school bullying.Contact staff writer Tori Hamby at tori@lakenormanpublications or 704-766-2100 for more information.

Celebrity chef to serve Indian dishes during lunch at Davidson College



DAVIDSON – Celebrity chef Neela Paniz will serve authentic, contemporary Indian food and visit with diners 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Oct. 19 at Davidson College’s Vail Commons, 102 Nelson Lane.The meal costs $10.25. The menu features Makhni Tikka (cooked chicken in tomato cream sauce), Sindhi Machchi (tilapia encrusted with coriander, cayenne pepper and dried green mango) and Palak Paneer (spinach with […]

Hamlin crashes at Kansas, cleared to race Sunday



By Aaron BurnsDenny Hamlin’s quest for his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship almost took a big hit Thursday.Hamlin’s car took the hit instead.Hamlin, a driver for Huntersville-based Joe Gibbs Racing, crashed during testing for Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. His No. 11 Toyota blew a right-front tire and careened into the outside wall.Hamlin was checked and released […]

Kendell Berry chosen for Davidson Day head of school position



DAVIDSON – Davidson Day School officials announced a decision Oct. 18 to hire Kendell S. Berry as head of school.Berry has served the school as interim head of school since July, following the departure of Bonnie Cotter. The former head of school at Evansville Day School in Indiana has more than 30 years of educational, managerial and administrative leadership experience […]