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Davidson resident appointed to state Domestic Violence Commission
Feb. 14 – Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Davidson resident Jacqueline A. Dienemann to the state’s Domestic Violence Commission. Dienemann, a nursing research and evidence-based practice consultant at Carolinas HealthCare System University, is also a professor emeritus at UNC Charlotte School of Nursing who has researched domestic violence for many years. Dienemann also volunteers for […]
$300 million Kannapolis project will further jump-start downtown
By Kate Stevens. An Alabama-based real estate development company plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in efforts to transform downtown Kannapolis through four proposed projects including the construction of office, retail and restaurant space. Corporate Realty Inc., of Birmingham, Alabama, plans to invest $300 million in new construction and the redevelopment of downtown […]
City of Kannapolis to hold job fair Feb. 17
Feb. 12 – Looking for a fun summer job or a career working for the city of Kannapolis? The city will hold a job fair Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Village Park in the Program Room at 700 West C Street to learn about available positions and career opportunities. Parks […]
“Night in Napa” benefit dinner to promote animal welfare March 10
Feb. 12 – Wine and dine at the “A Night in Napa” benefit dinner in support of the Lance Shah Memorial Fund’s efforts to promote animal welfare in the Lake Norman area. The benefit will be held Saturday, March 10 from 6-10:30 p.m. in the Lakefront Ballroom at Trump National in Mooresville. The night’s festivities […]
Uwharrie assets increase 5 percent in 2017
Feb. 9 – Uwharrie Capital Corp. and its chief subsidiary, Uwharrie Bank, reported consolidated total assets of $576.4 million Dec. 31, up 5 percent from $548.2 million reported Dec. 31, 2016. Net income for 2017 was $1.61 million, down 27 percent from $2.21 million during the same 12-month period in 2016. As of Dec. 31, […]
Novant Health announces new chief compliance officer
Feb. 8 – Novant Health has named Lee Decker as its chief compliance officer. In this new role, Decker will ensure Novant Health has a comprehensive, high-quality compliance strategy and culture. Decker will also continue to address the organization’s growth, competitive landscape and regulatory challenges. “The chief compliance officer is one of the most critical […]
Allen Tate Companies win real estate awards
Feb. 8 – The Allen Tate Cos. took top honors at the 2018 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) Annual Conference held January 29 – February 2 in Las Vegas. Allen Tate received the organization’s coveted Diamond Award, the highest member honor, which is based on a broad range of contributions and participation […]
Next I-77 Advisory Board meeting will follow open meetings law
By Dave Vieser. The sun will shine at the February meeting of the I-77 Advisory Group at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. “The next meeting will be livestreamed,” said DOT spokeswoman Carly Olexik. “There will be some space for members of the public and media to attend as well.” This follows an outcry of criticism after […]
Huntersville mayor’s luncheon to discuss ocular melanoma
Feb. 5 – Join Huntersville Mayor John Aneralla for his monthly Mayor’s luncheon Feb. 20th where special guest Dr. Michael Brennan will discuss research on the area’s ongoing ocular melanoma study. The luncheon will take place at Spare Time bowling alley from 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 16317 Statesville Road in Huntersville. Dr. Brennan […]
Concord Downtown Development seeks new executive director
Feb. 5. Diane Young, executive director of the Concord Downtown Development Corp., will step down when her contract ends June 30. The agency is working on a replacement for Young who has been executive director since 2010. A licensed general contractor and real estate developer, she plans to go back into private enterprise. During Young’s tenure, […]
