Child Development Center receives scholarship grant



CORNELIUS – The Peninsula Community Foundation presented the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center with a $10,000 grant to start a special scholarship fund, which was matched by a local citizen for a total of $20,000.The goal of the fund, named the DCCDC Community Compassion Fund, is to provide scholarship support for children whose working families cannot afford the sliding-scale reduced tuition […]

Johnson and Shubert are instant hits



 

Museum pairs racing with leadership



 

The Crime Scene – Week of 2/6



MOORESVILLE – Excluding routine citations, the Mooresville Police Department reported the following charges, including the date and location of incidents or arrests, Jan. 7-12:• Anthony Reid Smeltzer, 44, fraud/obtain property by false pretense (felony), at 219 Troutman Ave.• Quentin Resean Cowan, 23, breaking or entering of building, at 750 Lark Glen Drive.• Tabitha Lynn Runkel, 31, fraud/worthless check (felony), at […]

[EduLede rail] Closed sessions: Excerpts from the law



Here are excerpts of permitted reasons for a public body to go into closed session during a meeting:• To prevent the premature disclosure of an honorary degree, scholarship, prize or similar award.• To consult with an attorney to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body. General policy matters may not be discussed in a closed session […]

Red lights seem to be just a suggestion these days



Charlotte has red light cameras. Mooresville needs red light cameras. Red lights seem to be just a suggestion these days and Mooresville could make a ton of money off those that run red lights. I have watched behind me and seen three-four cars come through the light long after it has turned red. Also, perhaps those cameras could catch those […]

2015 Lake Norman Brides



Brides-to-be, do you plan on getting married soon? Are you looking for a specific place or theme for your special day? Here is your guide to local venues, rentals and places to purchase flowers, cakes/food and much more! Get a move on that perfect lake wedding! Read tips on how to provide the most memorable wedding for you and your […]

A county tale worthy of a Disney-animated film



Taxpayers beware.I have it on good authority that a pink elephant conceived by Lincoln County commissioners, nurtured in gestation by bureaucrats, and given comfort and aid by unsuspecting taxpayers, has been born and is maturing rapidly.Rejoice!Unsteady on his feet at birth, I have learned that he is quickly gaining strength, and can no longer be considered a mere calf but […]

Woodlawn girls sign for NCAA Division II soccer



 

Obituaries – Week of 2/6



Elva Inella Strong RobieMOORESVILLE – Elva Inella Strong Robie, 74, died Jan. 24, 2015,She was born Sept. 8, 1940, in Canoga Park, Calif., to the late Inella Bratton Strong.Survivors include her daughter, Heather Robie of Mooresville; son, Eric Robie; sister, Bonnie Masterson; brother, Harold Strong and wife, Sharon; and two grandchildren.Memorial services will be held at a later date.Condolences: Cavin-Cook […]