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Police blotter: Jan. 10-16
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240116030 Larceny Vehicle 20209 Northport Dr 07:24:14 01/16/24 ASN Plummer, Allen 240116039 B&E Vehicle 19530 Dufour Ct 08:56:46 01/16/24 ASN Lott, Jason & Kathryn 240116096 Fraud 20214 W Catawba Av 19:37:00 01/16/24 ACT Bojangles Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender […]
It’s still a seller’s market, only less so
Real Estate 2024 | By Erica Batten Jan. 19. The local residential real estate market may have seemed stacked against buyers, particularly new ones, but there is cause for optimism going into 2024. With home prices and interest rates rising precipitously since 2020, the overall market still favors sellers. But not as intensely as it has […]
A little surprise in the weekend weather report
Weekend weather: Cold as a ________? Jan 19. Friday is almost balmy compared to Saturday, when the National Weather Service says the high will only be 32-33 degrees. Oh, the right answer to the question is “Saturday afternoon in Sitka, Alaska, if not colder.” Indeed, it will be 36 degrees in Sitka this Saturday afternoon. […]
Cold snap continues
Jan. 18. By Dave Vieser. The National Weather Service has put our area on notice for extremely cold weather this weekend. “Cold air will be moving in quickly Friday afternoon and evening, and not to be outdone, winds will be stout as well,” said forecaster Trisha Palmer. Saturday night’s low is expected to be around […]
Town budget discussions get under way post-revaluation
Jan. 18. By Dave Vieser. One year after a startling county-wide property revaluation, planning for Cornelius’ fiscal year 2025 budget is swinging into high gear. The spending plan, which must be approved by June 30 of this year, will be the first major project to be tackled by a five-member Town Board with three new […]
Convenience store, day care plans include extending Nantz Road
Jan. 18. By Dave Vieser. Site preparation work has begun for a new convenience store and day care center on West Catawba opposite Nantz Road. Convenience Development Partners will extend Nantz Road to the south and east, behind the storage business and meeting up with another extension that is expected to be built by the […]
Freezin’ for a reason at the Y
Jan. 18. Saturday will be sunny and around 32 degrees—perfect for the Lake Norman YMCA’s Annual Polar Plunge & Chili Cook-off. Teams will be walk, jump and tiptoe into the lake to support funding for programs such as summer camp, Afterschool, Preschool, swim lessons and safety around water for all, regardless of ability to pay. […]
Weekender Jan. 18-21: Check out what this weekend has to offer
Thursday, Jan. 18 The Drifters SOLD OUT | Jan. 18. The Drifters are back on the road performing their classic hits from the last six decades. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue, Cornelius. Friday, Jan. 19 Bizzy’s Mixtape 8-11 pm | Jan. 19. Music bingo. On the Roxx, 19507 W. Catawba Ave. Ste. 1, […]
Restaurant X will re-brand to Lebanese cuisine
Jan. 18. By Dave Yochum. Restaurant X in Davidson is getting a new name and a new menu. Executive chef and owner Nazira Atmé says, after 10 years, it was time for a new concept. Habibi Lebanon, which means “My Beloved Lebanon,” will serve Lebanese cuisine, a rare find in the Charlotte region. The re-launch […]
‘First Lady’ Sharon Washam serving a 4th term
Jan. 17. By Dave Yochum. When she was a just a kid on a tobacco and dairy farm in Boonville, Sharon Hobson Washam would ride her father’s donkey at Democratic functions all over North Carolina. Yes, he brought the family donkey to Democratic events. James “Bobby” Hobson ran for NC Senate around 1964, and he […]
