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Latta Place community meeting brings historic site another step closer to reopening
March 20. Mecklenburg County will unveil the final design for historic Latta Place at a community meeting today at the North County Regional Library in Huntersville. The meeting will take place from 5:30-7:30 pm at the library located at 16500 Holly Crest Lane in Huntersville. Registration is requested. Visit the Historic Latta Reimagined Public Input page to register. […]
Police Blotter: March 12-18
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250312023 B&E Commercial 8408 Chagrin Dr 07:23:03 03/12/25 ASN Garrel Pyles 250312074 Fraud 16209 Peachmont Dr 16:20:06 03/12/25 ASN Vanessa Stuart 250313015 B&E Vehicle 19608 Liverpool Pkwy 05:25:51 03/13/25 ASN Jimmy Raynor & Jonathan Walker 250313022 B&E Vehicle 19521 Liverpool […]
Huntersville Town Board votes 5-1 for Birkdale Village expansion
March 19. By Dave Yochum. The 5-1 vote last night in favor of the $200 million expansion of Birkdale Village was almost unanimous. Huntersville Town Board member Amanda Dumas cast the sole dissenting vote on the basis of the hotel location and the amount of money the owners—Jamestown of Atlanta—will contribute to a new bridge. […]
Lower speed limit for Bethel Church coming in April
March 19. By Dave Vieser. As with many projects involving the NCDOT, getting the official speed limit reduced on Bethel Church Road from 45 to 35 mph has taken longer than anticipated. The good news is that the change will be in effect shortly. The speed limit reduction was approved in Raleigh last week. New […]
Why did I smell smoke? Today’s controlled burn is at Latta
March 19. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 10 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. Smoke from a controlled burn yesterday at Cowans […]
Key CATS info session tonight rewards feedback with chance to win gift cards
March 18. The Charlotte Area Transit System is hosting an information session this afternoon from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Town Hall to provide feedback for the Transit System Plan (TSP) update, which will shape the future of bus and rail in the Charlotte region. CATS will share information on four alternative program […]
Discover, create, and innovate with hands-on activities at STEAMfest 2025
March 18. STEAMfest 2025 is the region’s largest interactive festival celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The free event is Sunday, April 6 from 12 pm to 4 pm at Woodlawn School in Mooresville. Now in its fifth year, the family-friendly event includes over 100 STEM and art activities for children of all ages […]
Controlled burn today at Cowans Ford Nature Preserve
March 18. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources will conduct a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Cowans Ford Nature Preserve on Neck Road. 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. For more information on prescribed burns […]
Rep. Helfrich announces in-person listening sessions
March 18. Rep. Beth Helfrich will host three in-district listening events to connect with constituents in NC House District 98. Each session will provide an opportunity for North Mecklenburg residents to bring issues, ideas, and questions, and concerns to discuss. The events are March 21: Constituent Coffee Chat Friday, March 21st from 9-11am (drop-in) at […]
Annexation public hearing for Mayes Meadows set for April 21
March 18. By Dave Vieser. Monday’s Town Board Meeting featured an unusually small town board acting on an equally small agenda. With Mayor Woody Washam and Commissioner Michael Osborne away, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Higgins ran the brief meeting, with Commissioners Robby Carney, Susan Johnson and Todd Sansbury representing a quorum. The most significant piece […]
