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Town, county budgeting process getting under way
Jan. 11. Mecklenburg County, which accounts for about two-thirds of your property tax bills, is beginning to shape the next fiscal year’s budget. The first step is a public hearing Jan. 17 at the Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting Speakers will have three minutes to share their thoughts. Email comments to Clerk@MeckNC.gov. The deadline to […]
Davidson will seek a replacement for Town Commissioner who resigned
Jan. 11. A special nominating committee has been organized to find a replacement for Commissioner Matthew Dellinger who has resigned from the Davidson Town Board effective Jan. 9. The Town Board appointed Mayor Knox, Commissioner Autumn Rierson-Michael and Commissioner Ryan Fay to find a replacement for the remainder of Dellinger’s term. He and his family […]
Weekender Jan. 11-14: MLK celebration; Owl Prowl, Animal Adventure and more
Thursday, Jan.11 Owl Prowl 7:30 pm | Jan. 11. Perfect for families with older children and adults alike, this after-dark adventure lets you experience the Raptor Trail like never before. The event begins with a program where you can get a closer look at one of the resident owl ambassadors. Then, embark on a guided […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances
Jan. 11. Mecklenburg County government, Cornelius Town Hall, Davidson Town Hall and Huntersville Town Hall will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but Davidson is holding a special celebration at 10 am in the Town Hall & Community Center. The keynote speaker is Dr. Hilary Green, James B. Duke […]
Police blotter: Jan. 3-9
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240104035 B&E Vehicle 19925 Jetton Rd 07:56:35 01/04/24 ASN KS Audio Video 240106053 Larceny Vehicle 20315 Sterling Bay Ln W 14:22:08 01/06/24 ASN Carpenter, Stacey 240106067 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 18:05:00 01/06/24 ASN Ulta Beauty 240108082 Larceny 9130 Robbins […]
Happy Hour Rotary hosting bourbon tasting event Feb. 9
Jan. 10. The Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club will host an exclusive bourbon tasting event on Friday, Feb. 9, with Thomas Thacker, CEO of Southern Grace Distillery. The fundraiser will take place from 7 pm to 9:30 pm at the Doyer Clubhouse in The Hamptons subdivision located off of Sam Furr Road in Huntersville. Tickets […]
Study: NC is 10th best state for racial progress
Jan. 10. With 44 percent of Americans saying they are pessimistic about “our country’s ability to ensure racial equality for all people” in the future, North Carolina is doing better than most states in this regard. The Tar Heel State ranked 10th best overall for Black people compared to Whites in racial progress over the […]
This therapy session is the GOAT
Jan. 10. Zen Hooves will host Goat Therapy at Eleven Lakes Brewing on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 6 pm. The event includes the opportunity to bottle-feed your very own baby goat and get 45 minutes of cuddle time. Spending time with these kids will increase oxytocin levels and help cope with every day stress. The […]
Forecast: Wind, rain
Jan. 9. The weather forecast as of 11:15 am was for more rain and wind gusts as high as 47 mph. (New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches.) Temperatures are climbing as warmer and more unstable air arrives. Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. […]
Food Truck Village officially opens in January
Jan. 9. A Cornelius entrepreneur-turned-carwash-owner and Realtor is turning some unused property on Catawba Avenue into a gathering spot complete with food trucks, a farmers market and entertainment. “My vision for this piece of property is to be a centerpiece of the community,” said David Dunn, the owner of Cornelius Car Wash at 20833 Catawba […]
