Herald owner named publisher of Las Vegas newspaper



Craig Moon, owner and CEO of Lake Norman Publications, which publishes The Herald Weekly, was named publisher of the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Jan. 28.Moon will continue to lead operations for the Davidson-based newspaper group. His wife, Patty Moon, will continue to serve as vice-president and will also help oversee the business.In a staff meeting on the day of the […]

Library celebrates sweet 16



 

Chess offers benefits across the board



DAVIDSON – Paige Cook of Mooresville has several reasons to celebrate.The 13-year-old Mt. Mourne student was the only undefeated advanced-level chess player during the Jan. 30 Over The Chessboard chess tournament. The feat means she won all three rounds of the non-sanctioned competition held at Lake Norman Christian School. Her school also took home the trophy for the highest number […]

News Briefs – Week of 2/5



Cornelius police investigates damages to bankCORNELIUS – The Cornelius Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred Monday, Feb. 1, at the Bank of America at the intersection of One Norman Boulevard and West Catawba Avenue.Glass at the front door was broken and other damage was reported. Police believe it happened overnight but are looking into whether it was simply […]

Calendar – Week of 2/5



February 5Teen book clubWhat: Readers of all abilities are invited to Book’d, the book club for teens from Therapeutic Recreation.When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.Where: Davidson Parks and Recreation, 865 South St., DavidsonDetails: 980-314-1300‘Meet the Patels’What: Studio-C Cinema presents a real-life romantic comedy about an Indian-American who enters a love triangle.When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. SundayWhere: The Warehouse Performing Arts […]

9/11 memorial design unveiled



CORNELIUS – Staff unveiled the design for the Sept. 11, 2001, memorial to be installed in front of the Cornelius-Lemley Fire Station.The monument, incorporating a steel beam from the World Trade Center, is titled “Never Forget.” The columns have “Never Forget” written in multiple languages, and there is also a dedication to the first-responders and those who died in the […]

Health Inspections – Week of 2/5



Health departments in Mecklenburg, Iredell and Lincoln counties inspected the following restaurants and food-service establishments Jan 22-28:Huntersville• Dresslers Restaurant, 8630 Lindholm Drive – 98• Hickory Tavern Birkdale, 9526 Birkdale Crossing Drive – 98.5• La Unica Mexican Restaurant, 16203 Northcross Drive – 96.5• Outback Steakhouse, 16400 Northcross Drive – 96• Savory Moments, 12125 Statesville Road – 95• Viva Chicken, 9121 Sam […]

Bookstore starts next chapter with refresh



DAVIDSON – The plywood covering the plate-glass windows in downtown is a sign of better things to come for Main Street Books.The independent bookstore at 126 S. Main St. is undergoing renovations both inside and out and is temporarily closed through the week of Feb. 8, though exterior upgrades will continue until later in the year.Adah Fitzgerald, who co-owns Main […]

Every School Every Week – Feb. 5-12



• Bailey Middle – A PTSA board meeting will be held 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Feb. 9. … The Bailey Spring Book Fair will begin at noon on Feb. 12 and will run through Feb. 20.• Barnette Elementary – Feb. 15 will be a snow make-up day, and school will be in session.• Blythe Elementary – A movie night will be […]

Chief: Davidson police needs to expand



DAVIDSON – Many jobs only require 40-hour weeks for a total of 2,080 hours a year. Davidson Police Chief Jeanne Miller has to ensure the department provides coverage 8,760 hours annually – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.MillerDavidson commissioners approved the hiring of an 18th officer earlier this year, but with a staff already stretching its […]