Arts and entertainment briefs – Week of 6/3



Davidson Community Players present ‘Singin’ in the Rain’DAVIDSON – The Davidson Community Players will perform “Singin’ in the Rain” June 16-26.Adapted by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, the performance will feature famous songs from the original screenplay.Shows are at 8 p.m. on June 16-18, 23-25 and 2 p.m. on June 19 and 26. All shows will be at the the […]

Sports Shorts – Week of 6/3




 Brethen signs NLI with BrevardDENVER – Lincoln Charter soccer player Matthew Brethen signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his soccer career at Brevard College.Brethen was a four-year varsity player for the Eagles and was a captain this past season. The midfielder scored nine goals and added three assists this year for the Eagles, who finished the year 17-5-5.He […]

Theatre Guild presents ‘Once Upon a Mattress’




LINCOLNTON – On June 10, the 22 actors in “Once Upon a Mattress” will be taking the stage for opening night.By the time they perform, they will have been practicing two to three hours a day, five days a week, for six weeks.Actors with the Lincoln Theatre Guild have been working since April for this retelling of “The Princess and […]

Education briefs – Week of 6/3



Resident graduates from ClemsonGREENVILLE, S.C. – Benjamin Hindman graduated from Clemson University on May 7.A resident of Denver, Hindman received a bachelor of science in computer engineering. Volunteer Auxiliary selects scholarship winnersMOORESVILLE – The Volunteer Auxiliary of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center has awarded $2,000 scholarships to five students.The scholarship recipients are Amy Koslick of Lincoln Charter High School, Chloe Eater […]

Arts Briefs – Week of 06/03



Crews filming around townMOORESVILLE – Film crews are in town all week filming on North Broad Street.Temporary traffic controls and road closures are expected on North Broad Street, Moore Avenue and Center Street until the morning of Saturday, June 4. Occasional street closures may occur on the surrounding block for specific scenes. Watch for traffic controls.The crews are working on […]

Langtree announces new tenants



MOORESVILLE – LangTree Lake Norman continues to grow. Lakeside Family Physicians recently opened for business, and more businesses have been announced for the center located off Interstate 77 at Exit 31.Novant Health holds an 18,000-square-foot space at LangTree, making it a marquee tenant of the community. Novant Health Nurse Midwifery Associates and Novant Health Urogynecology are also welcoming new patients […]

Obituaries – Week of 6/3



Myrtle Elizabeth ReepLINCOLNTON – Myrtle Elizabeth “Sue” Poovey Reep, formerly of Iron Station, 89, died May 27, 2016.She was born Aug. 1, 1926, to the late Robert H. and Nellie Thornburg Poovey.Reep worked for Pilot Furniture in Maiden.She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Reese Reep; brothers, Leroy, Grady, Leonard and Kermit Poovey; and sisters, Edna P. Self […]

Sports shorts – Week of 6/3




Zayicek connects at HR derby        CHARLOTTE – Lake Norman baseball standout Riley Zayicek got a unique opportunity when he participated in the High School Home Run Derby Preliminary Tournament at BB&T Ballpark.Zayicek hit four home runs in three minutes on May 15, hitting pitches thrown by his brother, Sam. Since he finished in the top two of […]

Calendar – Week of 6/3



June 4Senior group breakfastWhat: The We Ain’t Dead Yet group from Webbs Chapel UMC meets for its first-Saturday breakfast.When: 8 a.m.Where: Stacy’s Restaurant, 3790 N.C. 16 Business, DenverDetails: All ages are welcome; 704-483-2401 Farmers marketWhat: The Denver market features local vegetables, fruits, meats, baked goods, crafts and more.When: 8 a.m.-noonWhere: Rescue Squad Park, 7835 Galway Lane, DenverDetails: www.lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com Bark for LifeWhat: Bark […]

Packed race for District 13 primary on June 7



MOORESVILLE – On June 7, Iredell County residents will have a chance to head back to the polls, this time to vote for a new representative for the District 13 U.S. House of Representatives opening. But options abound as 22 candidates in all have signed on for a run at the seat.In February a three-judge panel found the District 1 […]