The full moon shone over the Lake Norman area Thursday night. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

Thursday’s full moon over the Lake Norman area was big and bright. But on the other side of the world, earthlings saw a brief (27-minute) partial eclipse, and a pink moon.

How short was it? Twenty-seven minutes. It wasn’t visible here.  (See more at “Earthsky.org”)

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Rape in bloom off Davidson-Concord and June Washam roads. (PK Donson photo)

We featured this beautiful field of yellow rape in bloom a couple of weeks ago as our photo of the day. Since then, so many readers have sent notes or photos and suggesting we feature it (we already did!) that we’re bringing it back. Today we’re happy to offer another view from Davidson photographer P.K. Donson.

By the way, Donson’s photos will be featured during May in an exhibit in the atrium gallery of Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. A reception is planned Friday, May 17, from 7-9pm. Hope you can stop by.

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PHOTOS OF THE DAY

We’re looking for photos that capture the people and places that make Cornelius what it is. It could be a pretty picture from an event, a youth sports team photo, a pet, a quirky wildlife photo or an oddity. Send ‘em to us (editor@corneliusnews.net) and we’ll consider them for publication.

Requirements: Send us whatever you have – color or black-and-white JPGs preferred. If you have the ability to do so, we ask that you resize photos to not more than 600 pixels wide. That box on the front page of the site is exactly 595 pixels by 270 pixels, if you’re able to crop yourself. But you needn’t be limited to that size. Unlike our previous banners, with Photo of the Day, we can take any shape.

Wondering if you have something worthy? Call (704-896-0569) or email at the address above. And thanks for joining us!

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Tre’ McKinney wants to be a professional musician. The Hough High School senior from Huntersville recently took a big step toward that goal. The jazz drummer recently earned the top honors at the music scholarship competition sponsored by the North Carolina Jazz Project. Watch a video of his winning performance here, and read more about his accomplishment in our latest MUSIC NEWS column, in THE GUIDE»

Can’t see the video? Watch it at YouTube.com

Thirteen North Mecklenburg area middle school students were selected for the 2013 CMS Middle School Honors Band Clinic held on April 12-13, 2013, at Waddell Language Academy.

See the full story, and other music news, in The GUIDE»

Cornelius Police Chief Bence Hoyle speaks during a press conference at Hough High Tuesday. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

CORNELIUS – Cornelius police say they’re treating Tuesday’s bomb scare at W.A. Hough High School as a hoax, and they’re focused on finding – and making an example – of the person who did it. In a press conference outside the school around 5:30pm, Police Chief Bence Hoyle said searches turned up no bomb and nobody was hurt in the incident, which led officials to evacuate the school twice, and to dismiss students early.

“At this point in time, we’re investigating this as a hoax,” Hoyle told reporters. “As you know, it was a very disruptive hoax, and our focus right now is to find who did this.” Read the full story

Volunteers planted trees on Davidson’s West Side Saturday as part of an Earth Day “Neighborwood” tree planting. (Bill Giduz/DavidsonNews.net)

Volunteers planted trees Saturday in Davidson’s West Side neighborhood as part of an Earth Day “Neighborwood” tree planting. (Bill Giduz/DavidsonNews.net)

‘NEIGHBORWOOD’ TREE PLANTING

Volunteers planted trees in Davidson’s West Side neighborhood on Saturday, April 20, in what organizers called it a “NeighborWood” tree planting. Read the full story

Sunny weather greeted art lovers for this weekend’s two-day Art on the Green festival in downtown Davidson. The event featured a variety of local craftspeople and artists, and live music.  And the two days wrapped up with a Concert on the Green Sunday night featuring Davidson College’s symphony and jazz band.

Prizes for the best booths went to: Best in show,  Larry Duke;  Best 3D, Suzie Council of Horse’s Ass Pottery; Best 2D, Jane Ellithorpe.

Amy Ellis

Members of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association completed home improvement projects at 16 home sites across Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties Friday, including a home in Davidson, as part of the 5th Annual Realtors Care Day. Andrew Wilkins has the story in REAL ESTATE & HOME»