Lake Norman Citizen – Nov. 6-12, 2020

Nov. 6-12, 2020

Davidson prepares to earmark $50,000 in funds for nonprofit groups


DAVIDSON – Based on opportunities available for sharing federal pandemic relief funds with community service agencies, Davidson is poised to finalize its annual financial contributions to local nonprofits next month. The town’s adopted budget earmarks up to $50,000 for distribution to agencies, organizations and programs that provide services to town residents. The town’s livability board evaluates funding requests and submits […]

Hellos and goodbyes highlight Davidson town board discussion


DAVIDSON – Personnel transitions were part of the program during the town board’s Oct. 27 virtual session. At the outset, Town Manager Jamie Justice introduced the newest addition to the town’s administrative staff – Housing and Equity Director Eugene Bradley. The meeting also included a formal farewell to Town Attorney and Affordable Housing Manager Cindy Reid, and a decision to […]

Mentor program aims to reach young Black men


DENVER – Not long after millions of people watched footage of George Floyd as he took his last breaths under the knee of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minn., several Black men got together at Sally’s YMCA and began a discussion about the incident’s impact locally. “We kept meeting as a group, and reinforcing to each other that we’re there […]

Denver-Lincoln County crime reports – Week of Nov. 6

LINCOLNTON – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following charges, including location and date of arrest, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2: • Korie Elaine Michelle Blackwell, 29, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances, possession of a controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, 3900 block of N.C. 16 Business North, Oct. 27 • Jacquiline Michaela Luttrell, 22, failure to appear, […]

Denver Citizen – Nov. 6-12, 2020

Denver Baptist, Christian Academy plans reflect growth


LINCOLNTON – The Lincoln County Planning Board and Board of Commissioners met on Nov. 2 to hear zoning cases involving the expansion of Denver Christian Academy and construction of lighted soccer fields at Denver Baptist Church.    Denver Christian Academy  Denver Christian Academy is seeking a special-use permit from the county that would allow the elementary school to add six […]