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Former town commissioner speaks out against business park on Bailey Road
March 5. Greenberg Gibbons’ proposed business park on Bailey Road has stirred passions among residents—and former elected officials. In an open letter to residents, former Town Commissioner Denis Bilodeau said the business park is the wrong project in the wrong location. Making “student/resident safety [should be] a top priority,” he said. Cornelius….we have a problem! […]
Former mayor urges Town Board to vote for business park on Bailey Road
March 5. In an open letter to the Cornelius Town Board, former Mayor Jeff Tarte said their vote on proposed business park on Bailey Road “determines who is pro-business as well as if safe roads are important in Cornelius.” Read more about the project here. Members Cornelius Town Board: In full disclosure I have been […]
Tartan Terrors coming to Cain Center
March 5. If you want to get your Celtic on, the Cain Center for the Arts is the place to be this Saturday. The Tartan Terrors blend the driving beats of rock with the soul-stirring sounds of bagpipes, fiddles and step dance. The high-energy spectacle will have you stomping, clapping, and completely caught up in […]
Get ready to Paddy with these St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
760 Craft Works 100 Gilead Road, Huntersville. (704) 274-5216 March 15-17 | St. Patrick’s Celebration Weekend Two new beverages will be released; an Irish Red beer and a lime, orange, coconut seltzer. All weekend long you can turn any draft option green on request. The Lucky Clover Food Truck will be serving Irish fare all […]
Opinions differ on business park proposal on Bailey Road
March 5. By Dave Vieser. Two former Cornelius town officials—former Mayor Jeff Tarte and Commissioner Denis Bilodeau—have staked out markedly different positions on the business center proposed for Bailey Road east of Hwy. 115. In a letter to the Town Board Tarte said the project should be approved—and is critical of those who oppose it. […]
Another controlled burn at Latta
March 4. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 11 am at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke.
Davidson wants proposals for redevelopment of historic home on S. Main
March 4. The Town of Davidson and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission are looking for a buyer with a vision for the Louise Sloan House, a historic single-family home just south of downtown. The property is designated as part of a local historic district and is also listed as a contributing structure to the Davidson […]
Counseling and wellness center grand opening is March 14
March 4. The Willow Center for Resilient Living, a counseling and wellness center with a focus on nature as part of the treatment and programming experience, will hold a grand opening on Friday, March 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The open house will include: Live music from the Broken Arrows Healthy happy hour refreshments […]
DDI at 10: Safer by far than its predecessor
March 4. By Dave Vieser. The next time you become frustrated while sitting in congestion on the Exit 28 DDI overpass, keep this in mind: according to a 10-year report compiled by the Cornelius Police, the DDI has cut accidents at the intersection by nearly half when compared with pre-DDI accident levels. Moreover, there have […]
Developers present plans at Town Board meeting, with differing results
March 4. By Dave Vieser. The Town Board agenda Monday evening featured detailed presentations by two developers but the largest number of speakers Monday evening were residents who remain opposed to a business center on Bailey Road. Developer Drew Thigpen outlined a number of reasons why he believes that his project should be approved by […]
