Wednesday, June 19, 2013
MOORESVILLE – A constant buzz of energy filled the Mooresville Middle School gym June 6 before Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, followed by President Barack Obama, addressed a large crowd, including actors Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy. At one point, a person who appeared to have fainted,… read more about Obama visits MGSD, unveils wireless plan in Mooresville
HUNTERSVILLE – The 2013 Rural Hill Food Truck Rally will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 26. Admission to the rally is free, but food pricing will vary per truck menu. The food truck rally will feature live music by The Moonshine Racers, a kid's zone, corn hole, hayrides around the property… read more about Rural Hill hosts food truck rally on July 26
CORNELIUS – Elected officials, weather forecasters and sports figures will be tending bar June 13 at Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails during the Big Day at the Lake fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Their tips will go directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte. The “Celebrity… read more about Big Day at the Lake's 'Celebrity Bartenders' party tonight at Alton's
Fast facts about Davidson Commissioner Laurie Venzon • Hometown: Pittsburgh, Penn., but grew up in a small town outside Princeton, N.J. (West Windsor). • Education: Bachelor’s degree in industrial management at Carnegie Mellon University. • Date first elected to town board: November… read more about Venzon values Davidson’s sense of community
DAVIDSON – The Davidson Town Board voted unanimously June 11 to approve a $9.1 million budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Davidson residents will not see a hike in their tax rate, as property tax will remain 35 cents per $100 property value. “Even with the property revaluation uncertainty,… read more about Davidson approves $9.1M budget for 2013-14
The Lake Norman Yacht Club, known for its regional membership, will soon host an event reaching well beyond the lake. The inaugural Special Olympics Lake Norman Sailing Regatta takes place June 21-23 at the club, 297 Yacht Road, Mooresville. It’s the first Special Olympics regatta in the… read more about Yacht club hosts Special Olympics regatta
Thomas Leon Deaton HUNTERSVILLE – Thomas Leon Deaton, 71, died June 8, 2013, at his home. He was born July 3, 1941, to the late George Duke Deaton and Grace Brown Deaton. Deaton was a U.S Air Force veteran. He worked for Overnight Transportation and retired after 34 years of service. He… read more about Herald obituaries for June 13
DAVIDSON – The Town of Davidson announced that Darin McIntosh will serve the Davidson Fire Department as fire chief. He replaces outgoing chief Josh Peklo who is moving to Minnesota. Davidson's former Fire Chief Josh Peklo “We are sad to see former chief Josh Peklo leave our town, but… read more about Davidson Fire Department names Darin McIntosh new fire chief
CORNELIUS – The Town of Cornelius is accepting applications for a Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission member. The HPC acts as an advisory board assisting the planning director and town board with preserving the historical, cultural and architectural heritage of Cornelius for future… read more about Opening in the Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission
DAVIDSON – Char-Grill in Davidson will host their 3rd Annual "12 Hours of Burgers for 24 Hours of Booty" on June 18. Dr. Seth Moliver of Moliver Chiropractic and his wife Patti Moliver will be teaming up with Char-Grill to help raise money for the upcoming event 24 Hours of Booty in… read more about Char-Grill hosts "12 Hours of Burgers for 24 Hours of Booty" fundraiser
Gotta Yoga is holding this month's Karma Yoga donation-only class at 6:30 p.m., June 23. This month's recipient is Children of Fire, an organization that helps young survivors of burn injuries (whether by fire, chemicals, electricity or hot liquids) in Africa and educates the communities in… read more about Gotta Yoga holds donation class for Children of Fire
Mooresville is the third stop for President Barack Obama’s “Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity Tour,” which began in early May in Austin, Texas. The trip marks the first time Obama has returned to the area since last fall’s Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. In his 2013 State of the… read more about President to visit lake area
MOORESVILLE – The best wakeboarders in the world came to Lake Norman on May 31 and June 1 for the second leg of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. Competitors in the Men’s Pro division get two chances at a run to hit two rail tricks and six wake tricks, said MasterCraft-sponsored wakeboarder… read more about Pro wakeboarders weigh in on Lake Norman
HUNTERSVILLE – When Linda Carter went to her primary care physician with stomach pain, there was no way she could know how her life was about to change. Doctors determined that Carter’s pain was caused by stage-four colon cancer. “I was frightened,” Carter said. “I had never been sick… read more about Cancer patient receives support from medical center
CORNELIUS – The Town of Cornelius is drafting $20.4 million worth of bond projects that could appear on the November 2013 ballot. Jackie Huffman, Cornelius’ finance director, said that the referendum would equate to about a one- or two-cent tax increase if approved. The bonds will likely be… read more about Cornelius faces $20 million decision
Safe Alliance has named Kathy Bolster Gauger as its director of residential services, responsible for managing operations and the strategic direction of the new Clyde and Ethel Domestic Violence Shelter. Gauger “I have a passion for helping women and children in various ways and this was… read more about Gauger will head Safe Alliance’s new shelter