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Below are recent news articles from the District, our businesses, local nonprofits, art groups, and our Banner Sponsors.  View our Downtown Calendar to see a list of upcoming events. Subscribe to WHAT'S UP DOWNTOWN to receive these updates via email twice a month! 
Alumni Spotlight: Isaac Rivera Class of 2017After I graduated high school in 2017, I went to Liberty University originally majoring in Biomedical Sciences. However, after 3 semeste...
Holiday on Main 2022: Sales, Prizes, Santa & More!Visit our Winter Wonderland in the Forest St. LotGames, Crafts, Activities, Shopping Challenges & Prizes all day long!Jingles, Santa's F...
Congratulations to the 2022 Facebook Favorites!We would like to thank all the great groups and individuals that participated in our 2022 Scarecrow Festival!  We would also like to tha...
Ribbon Cutting at PerennialJoin us in celebrating our newest downtown shop - perennial! Perennial will be holding its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on ...
Ribbon Cutting at The Main CourseJoin us in celebrating our newest downtown restaurant! The Main Course will be holding a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, November 3rd, from...
Learn More About the Library ProposalHere is an opportunity to learn more about the referendum regarding the proposed library. Supporters of the plan to build a new publi...
Downtown Trick Or Treat : Candy, Pumpkins & Crafts!Head downtown for our annual Trick or Treat on Saturday, 10/22, from 11:30am to 1pm.Stroll downtown to view our scarecrows and collect c...
Downtown Scarecrows 2022Come on down to view the 53 scarecrows lining Main Street!Grab a hot coffee, snack, or even an icecream and take a stroll!CLICK HERE to ...
2nd Saturday Downtown & Scarecrow FestivalSaturday, 10/8, is our final 2nd Saturday of the season! This is also the launch of our Downtown Scarecrow Festival!Check out the variou...
Alumni Spotlight: The Light HouseStaff from The Light House provided professional development during our CCS Teacher Orientation this fall.  You may be wondering, what o...
The Excitement of New BeginningsTonya Snyder, Head of SchoolThe start of a new school year brings a wide range of mixed emotions for many: students, parents, teachers, ...
Sponsor Highlight: BBTLBarry, Barall, Taylor & Levesque, Attorneys at Law is a generous downtown sponsor.  BBLT has supported various community efforts and is ...

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