Police investigate hit, run



CORNELIUS – The Cornelius Police Department obtained warrants against a suspect officials said drove into a utility pole, causing a part of town to temporarily lose power.A patrol officer with the Cornelius Police Department heard a large crash around 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21 while on patrol near Catawba Avenue and Main Street.Officers found a single vehicle crash involving a black […]

Students perform ‘Hunger Games’ sequel



 

[1/2 page] – Huntersville Crime



HUNTERSVILLE – The Huntersville Police Department reported the following incidents, Nov. 18-Theft• Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics Center, 11725 Verhoeff Drive. Reported: Nov. 18.• 7-11, 12906 Rosedale Hill Ave. Reported: Nov. 19.• North Mecklenburg High School, 11201 Old Statesville Road. Reported: Nov. 19.• 9800 block of Northcross Center. Reported: Nov. 21.• 9600 block of Julian Clark Ave. Reported: Nov. 21.• […]

33 ways to celebrate the holidays in Lake Norman



Lake Norman offers plenty of holiday-themed events within the next month. Heard of others? Let us know about them by emailing calendar@huntersvilleherald.com.Nov. 30: Cornelius tree lightingCORNELIUS – The town will kick off the Christmas season with the annual tree lighting Nov. 30 at the Cornelius Town Hall lawn, 21445 Catawba Ave.Festivities include a visit from Santa, carriage rides, arts and […]

How local restaurants fared in health inspections – Week of 11/28



Health departments in Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties inspected the following restaurants Nov. 18-22.Cornelius• Choplin’s Restaurant, 19700 One Norman Blvd. – 97.5• Hot Head Burritos, 20609 Torrence Chapel Road – 98.5• Sushi @ the Lake, 19732 One Norman Blvd. – 95.5• The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Blvd. – 98.5Davidson• Campania Café, 416 S. Main St. – 96.5• Summit […]

Maier wins Davidson’s community service award



DAVIDSON – Pam Maier earned the G. Jackson Burney Community Service Award, given to those whose unselfish service benefits the Davidson community.Maier moved to Davidson a little more than 20 years ago. She served for that long at The Pines, volunteering in its health center. She has also been a member of the Davidson College Presbyterian Church choir.The award is […]

Business Briefs – Week of 11/28



?New director joins staff at Ada JenkinsDAVIDSON – Jane Cacchione has joined the staff of the Ada Jenkins Center as the new director of fund development.With nearly two decades serving nonprofits, including Susan G. Komen for the Cure as development and race director, as well as the Lake Norman and Dowd YMCAs, she brings a wealth of experience to the […]

[1/2 page] – Art Briefs



Go for a run, Just Be ClausCHARLOTTE – The U.S. National Whitewater Center is calling all runners to don their Santa suits and run 5K before relaxing with a bonfire and live music on Dec. 14. Why? Just Be Claus.The free “Just Be Claus” festival begins with the “We Believe” Santa 5K trail run at noon with a Reindeer Relay […]

Education Briefs – Week of 11/28



Students perform ‘Hunger Games’ sequelDAVIDSON – The second “Hunger Games” movie has been released, and the Community School of Davidson will satiate the community’s thirst for the third with a choreographed performance of “Mockingjay” on Dec. 14.When Sara Keys, the dance teacher at the Community School of Davidson, noticed the hype over Suzanne Collins’ book series, she decided to use […]

Let’s clean up the Cornelius post office



Is anyone else annoyed at how run down the Cornelius Post Office has become? Bare dirt in the yard, bushes full of weeds and bushes not pruned, dirty outside of the building and inside is a jammed up nightmare. It is a disgrace to our town.