Education
Events of note: Cornelius music school celebrates 10 years in August
July 29. Learn Music, a Cornelius-based music instruction school, is observing its 10th anniversary in August. Founded by Cornelius native Adam Wilson, the studio has taught over 2000 students of all ages, supported over 75 music students through their partnership with the Cain Center, hosted over 60 recitals, and organized 31 concerts for their student […]
LKN Chamber recognizes 2024 ‘Educators of the Year’
Feb. 23. The Lake Norman Chamber recognized three local educators at the 2024 Education PowerLuncheon held at Northstone Country Club. Chamber Chair Jeff Tarte presented the Educators of the Year to: Mrs. Kimberly Courtland, of Merancas Middle College High School; Mrs. Jacqueline Clark, Langtree Charter Academy; and Mrs. Karen Powell, Grace Covenant Academy. —The keynote […]
Newsmakers Breakfast Sept. 22 features Q&A with Dr. Hill, new CMS superintendent
Sept. 11. Dr. Crystal Hill, the new superintendent of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, will be the featured speaker at a Newsmakers Breakfast Q&A Sept. 22 at The Peninsula Club. She leads the second-largest school system in North Carolina. Public education is a timely topic, not only as the 23-24 school year gets under way, but as […]
LKN Chamber enrolls 14 juniors in leadership program
Sept. 21. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has accepted 14 high school juniors in the Junior Leadership Lake Norman program, where students learn more about their community. The seven-month program was created to inform, motivate and increase the overall awareness of selected high school students through educational seminars and interaction with various decision makers […]
Businesses, high school students network via Zoom
Feb. 13. Lake Norman Economic Development in conjunction with the Lake Norman Education Collaborative held a virtual speed networking event for Hopewell, Hough and North Mecklenburg high schools. The event gives high school students a chance to learn about a variety of jobs and industries, according to Huntersville Mayor Pro-Tem Melinda Bales. “Being that this […]
CPCC: Billion-dollar economic engine
Feb. 2. Central Piedmont Community College recently unveiled the new Cato III Building at its Charlotte campus on Grier Road. The Cato III Building provides academic and workforce training space at CPCC’s most crowded campus. The 85,000 square-foot building increases the campus’ overall space by 85 percent. Meanwhile, a new study say CPCC adds more than […]
