Bailey tops state for digital, financial literacy



 

You may have my plate when I am done



Dears servers. My wife and I appreciate the hard work you do in providing us quality food and a relaxed meal service but … the next time you ask me if I’m done with my dinner while I am still chewing my food, I will stab your hand with a fork! I might even go “Animal House” on you and […]

Judge throws out appeal regarding green school



Principal: We want to be good neighborsDAVIDSON – With a lawsuit behind them, Davidson Green School officials hope to work together with neighbors who may have concerns about their building being located near homes.An appeal stating the school’s location went against the town’s planning regulations for the village infill zone was dismissed April 21 by Mecklenburg County Superior Court Judge […]

Tips to find the perfect boat



By Capt. Craig PriceFish On!“The perfect boat” – just writing the phrase conjures up images of a sleek, fast-fishing machine that will carry me and six-full paying customers, plus extra banks of batteries, state-of-the-art electronics, bait tanks, safety equipment and all of our gear, quickly and safely through heavy seas.But it’s still lightweight enough to allow us to fish or […]

[493] Arts Briefs 5/1



South Main Arts Market features local artDAVIDSON – Seasons at the Lake is holding its first Saturday South Main Arts Market featuring local artists, vendors, music and food.There will be pottery, original art and handmade jewelry for sale.Openings for artists and vendors are still available.The event will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 3 at South Main Square.Details: gary@seasonsatthelake.com or […]

Tillis gets big endorsements



CORNELIUS – N.C. Speaker of the House and U.S. Congressional candidate Thom Tillis announced the endorsements of Gov. Pat McCrory and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in the type of place he hopes to continue to defend.Tillis first made the announcement April 29 with McCrory and Rob Engstrom, senior vice president and national political director for the U.S. Chamber, at […]

What are the most common boat names?



 

Education Briefs – Week of 5/1



Green Idea Factory awards scholarships to three studentsDAVIDSON – The Project for Innovation, Energy & Sustainability awarded $7,000 in scholarships at its Green Idea Factory Competition on April 5 as part of the 2014 North Carolina Science Festival.Students from Lake Norman-area high schools presented energy efficiency and other green project ideas. Scholarships were given to the following students:• First place […]

Lake to host major paddleboard race



CORNELIUS – Lake Norman hosts its first World Paddle Association-sanctioned race May 9-10 at Port City Club.Visit Lake Norman and My Aloha Paddle and Surf are organizing the Stand Up for the Catawba Lake Norman SUP Race.“After three years of promoting paddleboarding and introducing so many of our residents to the sport, it is so exciting to host a WPA […]

Ryan family energizes North Meck baseball