One-fourth of Davidson town budget goes to MI-Connection
The owner of a median-valued home in Davidson will fund the struggling MI-Connection broadband company to the tune of more than $370 by the end of the current budget year, which closes June 30.
That's more than the cost of MI-Connection's basic cable package for a full year.
Huntersville Biggest ‘Loser’ winner drew inspiration from his daughter
In early January, Scott Hannay decided to take part in The Biggest Loser-Huntersville to prove something to himself and his daughter.
Cornelius looking to make a gem out of DDI interchange
East meets west. Old meets new. History meets future. Pedestrian meets driver.
It all happens at the bridge over I-77 that connects the east and west sides of Cornelius, and the design professionals charged with crafting the embodiment of these factors and more have a design scheme in mind for the Catawba Avenue bridge that will soon be the area's first diverging diamond interchange (DDI).
Davidson Elementary fifth-graders execute first-known successful "Occupy" protest.
Beyond providing plenty of comic fodder, the "Occupy Whatever" movement has generated little tangible evidence of effectiveness. But when a group of fifth-graders, some of their parents and an enterprising ice cream store manager make plans to "Occupy The Green" in downtown Davidson, things happen.
Swiss firm ABB starts moving in; ABBA is Swedish
Yes, ABB, the world's leading provider of transmission and distribution equipment for the power grid, is building a manufacturing facility in Huntersville.
Collectible car connoisseur condos considered
Although facility is not approved, Auto Country Club owner will begin taking reservations this weekend.
Town loan refinancing process begins
Huntersville is now testing the market for big savings.
Last week, the Huntersville Town Board of Commissioners gave Town Manager Greg Ferguson the go-ahead on a refinancing plan expected to have immediate and long-term impact on the town's finances, and could eventually generate millions in municipal savings.
News Briefs March 16, 2012
Almost 15 years ago, the North Mecklenburg High School Class of 1997 graduated with five classmates missing. Laura Barnette, Travis Childers, Calvin Keziah, Mandi Meador and Kancham Potts — who died either because of car accidents or illnesses — were there only in spirit.
Cornelius may approach CHS about mental hospital - but only if there is no chance for Huntersville.
Jeter wants to propose land swap for mental health facility.
Losing becoming a lifestyle for Huntersville Biggest Losers
The inspiration for their efforts has hit a snag, but the participants in The Biggest Loser-Huntersville are still pushing forward — while slimming down — down the home stretch of their 10-week journey to adopt healthier lifestyles.
Survival just one miracle for Huntersville family
Sometimes, we don't know how good people can be until things are as bad as they can get.
Just ask the Dudan family from Huntersville.
