Recent News
Protest expected during official opening of US Rep. Tim Moore’s office
Feb. 19. By Dave Yochum. “Local progressives” say they will stage a protest during the official opening of US Rep. Tim Moore’s office at Cornelius Town Hall at 4 pm Thursday, weather permitting. The timing coincides with a ribbon-cutting for the new office for Moore staff inside Cornelius Town Hall. Moore, the former speaker of […]
Featured Posts
Feb. 19. By Dave Yochum. “Local progressives” say they will stage a protest during the official opening of US Rep. Tim Moore’s office at Cornelius Town Hall at 4 pm Thursday, weather permitting. The timing coincides with a ribbon-cutting for the new office for Moore staff inside Cornelius Town Hall. Moore, the former speaker of […]
Tuesday, Feb. 18 Lecture: “Israel: What Went Wrong?” 7-9 pm | Feb. 18. Lecture by Omer Bartov, professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University. This talk provides a gist of Omer Bartov’s forthcoming book on the transformation of Zionism from a movement of Jewish emancipation and liberation into a state ideology of ethno-nationalism, […]
Feb. 18. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius commissioners honored the Potts Barber Shop, a mainstay of downtown for decades, at the Town Board meeting Monday. Dating back to 1926. it is the oldest Black-owned business in Cornelius. The Potts family opened up their shop at the current location in 1960. In 2022, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic […]
NEWSMAKERS BREAKFAST Feb. 18. With North Carolina’s fourth consecutive year of economic growth in the rear-view mirror, a leading economist says the Charlotte region is well-positioned for another good year. Factors like moderate weather, good quality higher education and dependable job growth mean in-migration will continue for the foreseeable future, according to Jackie Benson, economist […]
Feb. 18. Winter is back, with some kind(s) of precipitation likely tomorrow. The National Weather Service says snow is likely, mainly after 10 am. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible, possibly mixed with freezing rain and a high around 35 degrees. The storm winds down tomorrow night, with overnight lows around 26. Thursday […]
Feb. 17. The Newsmakers Breakfast Feb.21 at The Peninsula Club will center on the state of local development, with developers pitted against residents and residents—and local governments—up against rules that ban impact fees. Three speakers will be part of the audience-driven Q&A session over breakfast at The Peninsula Club starting at 7:30 am. Robby Carney: […]
Thursday, Feb. 13 The Brit Pack: The Ultimate British Music Experience Doors 6 pm, show 7pm | Feb. 13. The Brit Pack brings the best of British rock music to stages across the USA. Formed by two Brits in NYC, The Brit Pack covers the spectrum of the UK’s musical legacy, from the iconic anthems […]
Feb. 12. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 12/18/2024 $3,000,000 Harbour Town Yacht Club to Levent & Muge Aygen, 18210 Town Harbour Rd. 12/19/2024 $923,000 South Creek Construction to Michael & Linda O’Dunne, 19022 Brandon James Dr. 12/19/2024 $80,000 Forestyle LLC to South Creek Construction, Lot 179 Bailey’s […]
