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Jetton Park, free at last; Ramsey Creek, sort of
June 21. Mecklenburg County Commissioners have eliminated the weekend entrance fees at Jetton Park. The unanimous vote followed a brief discussion with the head of the county parks system, James Garges, who said the only other park which had entrance fees was McDowell Park, but they had been eliminated about eight years ago. Ramsey Creek Park […]
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June 21. Mecklenburg County Commissioners have eliminated the weekend entrance fees at Jetton Park. The unanimous vote followed a brief discussion with the head of the county parks system, James Garges, who said the only other park which had entrance fees was McDowell Park, but they had been eliminated about eight years ago. Ramsey Creek Park […]
June 21. If you ever wonder if you moved to the right town, worry no more. MSN/Lifestyle puts Cornelius at No. 5 on the list of 10 best lake towns in the United States. MSN Reporter Clara Appelbaum says Cornelius is an “awesome: lake town: “For city slickers, Cornelius, North Carolina, is the perfect town to […]
June 19. By Dave Vieser. It will be easier to commute to jobs in Charlotte when the new Charlotte Area Transportation System Park and Ride lot opens on Sefton Park Road on Friday. The mayors of Cornelius and Davidson will officiate at the ribbon cutting at 10 am which heralds changes in routes and schedules, including […]
June 16. There was a packed house last night for Susan Tillis’ third annual Red, White and Bundled Baby Shower at Cornelius Town Hall. People came from Cornelius, Huntersville and Davidson, and from far and wide, to bring baby items and welcome home packages for newborns of junior enlisted at Fort Bragg. The annual income for the recipient families is approximately […]
June 15. United Way of Central Carolinas will contribute $340,785 to Ada Jenkins in Davidson, as part of a strategy focused on building stronger neighborhoods, improving the systems that serve children and families, and providing basic needs support across our region. The targeted approach will be fueled by broad civic engagement that brings together the […]
By Kate Stevens. Mayoral candidate Laurie Venzon feels it is time for new leadership to guide future growth in Davidson, a town facing increasing pressure to develop at a rate she says many residents are unhappy with. “It’s important that we can re-establish trust with the residents and the citizen survey indicated not only […]
June 12. Tricia Sisson, the Lake Norman Chamber Board’s membership services chair, has announced her candidacy for Town Commissioner in Cornelius. As of right now, there are at least seven candidates for the five open seats on the Town Board. “Cornelius needs a collective voice in the Lake Norman community, and a strong leader who […]
June 13. Paddleboard entrepreneur Rob Bennett has a new business that will enable more people to get out on Lake Norman for fun, with or without a beer in their hand. Bennett, the owner of My Aloha Paddle and Surf, is the member/organizer of Charlotte Cycleboats, a water-based spinoff of land-based pedaling party pubs. “Cycleboats provide […]
Dear EarthTalk: How are farms and farmers dealing with climate change? —Michael Harris, Lorton, VA Agriculture may well be one of the industries hardest hit by the effects of global warming. The non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a leading environmental advocacy group, reports that warming-related drought and flooding is already behind tens of billions […]
June 6. By a 4-1 vote, the Cornelius Town Board adopted the 2017-2018 budget at their Monday June 5 meeting. The $22.5 million spending plan retains property taxes at the current tax rate of 25.5 cents/$100 assessed tax value, the lowest town tax rate in the region. Prior to the vote, four residents spoke, all generally in […]
June 5. By Dave Vieser. Despite the fact that it passed unanimously on May 15, an ordinance governing outdoor storage rules—it puts new limits on the size and quantity of cars, boats and trailers in yards—will be debated by Cornelius commissioners again tonight. “Our town attorney is just erring on the side of caution to make sure the language […]
It looks like Cornelius commissioners will officially ask Mecklenburg County to eliminate entrance fees at Jetton Park. The resolution mirrors a motion adopted last month by the town’s Parks Arts Recreation & Culture Department board. Among the hundreds of parks run by the county, Jetton Park is the only park other than Ramsey Creek, where an entrance […]
May 30. A touching Memorial Day service on the lawn at Town Hall yesterday focused on America’s fallen soldiers dating back to the Revolutionary War. The event was hosted by American Legion Post 86, which also provided the 21-gun salute, a tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Keynote speaker Lt. Col. Shawn Cowley, a retired […]
May 25. Good old Cornelius has placed in the top 100 best small-sized cities in the United States to start a business, according to a personal finance web site study released in April. Cornelius ranked 80th out of more than 1,200 U.S. cities in an economic analysis for start-ups conducted by WalletHub.com. To determine the rankings, […]
May 21. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has approved a zoning amendment tthat makes life a little easier for homeowners who live next to a prospective development site. Developers must either deactivate conditional zoning applications if there’s no activity after six months. It means developments that have stalled for one reason or another […]
Why do rooftop solar panels have to be so big and unsightly? Are there any better-looking alternatives out there? — Maise Lipscomb, Helena, MT If aesthetics is the reason you’ve been holding off on converting your home to solar power, 2017 just might be the year for you to take the renewables leap. For starters, […]
May 19. Saying that she will “meet the challenge of balanced growth, low taxes and creative solutions, family literacy advocate and community volunteer Ava Callender has declared her candidacy for Cornelius Town Board. If elected, she would be the first woman on the town board since 2009 and 2011 when Lynette Rinker was elected. She […]
May 17. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius is one of those places where some people get their boats detailed as often as their cars. And some don’t. It’s also the kind of place where homeowners’ associations keep things in their neighborhood nice and tidy. And a place where plenty of others yearn to be free of […]
May 16. By Dave Vieser. Less than a month after loose steel reflectors became a critical safety issue in the I-77 construction zone, it turns out a dump truck being operated by a Cintra sub-contractor caused massive gridlock in Cornelius and on the interstate last Friday May 12. The accident happened around 12:30 am in […]
May 16. By Dave Yochum. On Monday night, Mecklenburg County Park Director Jim Garges let the Town Board know there are 50 new parking spaces, new signs and surveillance cameras wired directly to the Police Station as well as a variety of new procedures at Ramsey Creek Park. Whether Nantz Road residents will be happy […]
May 15. Dave Vieser. Local education leaders are launching a new private school called the K-2 Academy with its first campus to be in Davidson. K-2 is currently enrolling their inaugural class of 20 lower elementary students from Kindergarten through second grade for the 2017-2018 school year. They will add upper elementary level students in the 2018-2019 […]
By Allen T. Gunn. “Allen’s gift for Mother’s Day is cleaning out the storage unit.” Simple words said by a mother with such excitement. A simple gesture that means the world. I shrug my shoulders and responded, “If that’s all you want.” Mother’s Day shouldn’t be complicated, even though I have two mothers. It doesn’t take much […]
Fundraisers for research are June 4th & 5th Allison and Jon Cowherd are doing something about childhood cancer: They’re organizing the Pound Out Pediatric Cancer Community Event Sunday June 4 at Oak Street Mill. And they’re also running the Pounding for Parker Golf Tournament June 5 at Northstone Country Club. Proceeds from both events will […]
Is it true that fuel cell cars are finally available for mainstream drivers in the U.S.? — Jack Mixson, Wilmington, DE For years, green car enthusiasts have been heralding the dawn of a new era of pollution-free driving powered by fuel cells, which combine readily available hydrogen with oxygen to fire up […]
May 12. It looks like it was near gridlock at times this morning on West Catawba as repairs to a sign on I-77 apparently snarled traffic from I-485 all the way north to Langtree Road/Exit 31. Congestion is so bad that motorists have diverted to other routes causing much heavier traffic on Catawba Avenue through […]
Head to Bailey Road Park this weekend for an evening of patriotic, classical and pops music with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. A fireworks display will follow the free concert. Bring a picnic basket, or enjoy on-site concessions. Thursday, June 22 Get Organized Workshop Get resources, systems and advice on organizing things, time, money and […]
June 15 – June 25
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Symphony Under the Stars this Friday at the EnergyExplorium in Huntersville. The concert will feature stirring works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky as well as popular favorites from “My Fair Lady” and “Rocky.” Pack a picnic dinner and arrive early for a good spot to enjoy the free concert.
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