Brother’s old favorite is good for inexpensive meal


From Elle's Kitchen

For someone looking to stretch the budget or interested in just switching pizza night for something different, try this! It was our family’s favorite Friday night dinner. It’s a substitute for mac and cheese or other easy meals, and it’s really cheap to make. It’s not going to help your New Year’s resolution to lose weight, but it is really […]

Obituaries – Week of 2/24



Lee ElchakDENVER – Lee Elchak, 56, died Feb. 4, 2017.He was born June 7, 1960 in Bradford County, Penn., to the late Leo and Dolores Elchak.He worked as an engineer for AT&T.Survivors include his wife, Sue Ann Elchak; son, Justin Elchak; sisters, Deborah Elchak and Pam Elchak Musser.A celebration of life was held Feb. 12 at Denver United Methodist Church.Memorials […]

Eagles soar to third straight title




CHERRYVILLE – Lincoln Charter wrapped up its third consecutive Southern Piedmont conference tournament championship with a convincing 75-48 win over rival Community School of Davidson on Feb. 18.The Eagles sprinted past all three of its tournament opponents, beginning with an 81-31 blowout win over Thomas Jefferson in the first round on Feb. 14.The Eagles led 72-30 after three quarters and […]

Faith Briefs – Week of 2/24



 Hill’s Chapel serving barbecue, chicken March 3STANLEY – Hill’s Chapel United Methodist Church will have barbecue and chicken for dine-in or carry-out on Friday, March 3.Church members will begin serving at 11 a.m. Barbecue plates and chicken plates are $9. Sandwich combos are $5, and one pound of barbecue is $12.Delivery is also available for orders of 10 or more.For […]

Auditions to be held for ‘Annie’ musical



DAVIDSON – Davidson Community Players has announced open auditions for the June production of “Annie.”Auditions for youth ages 6-13 will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 5. Auditions for ages 14 and up will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7.The production will run from June 22-July 2 at the Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson […]

Education Briefs – Week of 2/24



Artists highlighted at meetingMOORESVILLE – The Mooresville Graded School District highlighted two student artists at the February board of education meeting.Miriam Needles, an eighth-grader at Mooresville Middle School, was nominated by chorus teacher Amy McComas. During the meeting, Needles sang “Burn” from the Broadway musical “Hamilton.”Ryder Lavalette, a second-grader at Rocky River Elementary School, was recognized for his artwork.For the […]

Birthday party benefits humane society




When Melissa Braun started thinking about how to celebrate her 30th birthday, she knew she wanted to do something that would benefit the community.“I just wanted to do something to give back, and I think you reach a certain point in your life, your age or whatever, where there’s not anything you need or want,” she said.Braun decided that she […]

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West United Methodist Church members began sponsoring 13-year-old Gladys from Nebbi, Uganda, in 2014.

Arts & Entertainment Briefs – Week of 2/24



 Auditions open for ‘Willy Wonka’DAVIDSON – Davidson Community Player’s Connie Company is holding open auditions for the spring youth musical, Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.”Auditions will be 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 and Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St.The audition will include cold readings from the show, a song and a short dance routine.Youth ages 8-20 […]

Community works together to host benefit event




STANLEY – The phrase “Love thy neighbor” has real meaning for Stanley resident Manuel “Manny” Johnson.After being diagnosed with glioblastoma, a malignant tumor affecting the brain or spine, Johnson and his family haven’t had any trouble finding caretakers and support.One day when walking into LeeBoy, a road construction and maintenance equipment manufacturer in Denver and Johnson’s place of work, Johnson […]