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Weekend weather, Christmas outlook
Dec. 20. After a spring tease Wednesday, it feels like winter again, and that will be the case through the sunny weekend ahead. Christmas Day will be warmer with showers possible. Friday: 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 3 pm and 5 pm. Partly sunny, high near 53. Overnight low around 32. Saturday: Sunny, […]
Pneumonia cases increasing in Mecklenburg: What to do
Dec. 20. After low levels of detected infections since 2019, pneumonia infections have increased in the United States since late spring. Mecklenburg County Public Health is monitoring 12 potential outbreaks of suspected pneumonia involving school-based settings. Dr. Bonnie Coyle, Mecklenburg County Public Health medical director, said all residents should stay up to date with vaccines, […]
Merry Christmas from the NCDOT
Dec. 19. By Dave Vieser. Get ready for some temporary road closures starting in the first week of January: Sections of Hwy. 21/Statesville Road will be temporarily closed at night to accommodate construction crews working on the Catawba/Hwy. 21 Dual Roundabout project. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes if they will be traveling at […]
Weekender Dec. 19-22: ‘Frosty,’ lighted boat parade, holiday markets and more
Thursday, Dec. 19 Know Your Rights / Conoce Tus Derechos 6-8 pm | Dec. 19. Know your rights when you receive a deportation order, ICE comes to your home or work, or you are stopped by the police. Information is your greatest protection. Conoce tus derechos cuando te llega una orden de deportación, ICE llega […]
Cornelius couple’s new book keeps a sweet family Christmas tradition alive
Dec. 19. “The Santa Committee,” a new Christmas book by a Cornelius couple, Tiffany Rhodes and McGhie Allan, is coming in at No. 1 among children’s Christmas stories on Amazon less than one month after it was published. The interactive book encourages families to participate in daily joy-spreading tasks in the 24 days leading up […]
Gov. Cooper bids farewell as 2nd term draws to close
Dec. 18. Gov. Roy Cooper delivered his farewell address today, outlining progress made building a North Carolina where people are “better educated, healthier and have more money in their pockets to live lives of purpose and abundance.” “We stand ready to welcome prosperity with open arms for generations to come,” North Carolina’s 75th governor said. […]
Cornelius in the NC Senate: One town, two senators
Dec. 18. By Dave Vieser. The two state senators representing Cornelius—Republican Vickie Sawyer and Democrat Mujtaba Mohammed—make decisions in Raleigh which could have more impact on our lives than those made in Washington, DC. Both scored big victories in November’s elections: Sawyer received approximately 67 percent of the vote, while Mohammed took it all as […]
By the numbers: The Birkdale Village expansion proposal
Dec. 18. Given approval from the Town of Huntersville, which is an open question until the Board of Commissioners votes sometime next year, Jamestown LLC will undertake major changes in Birkdale Village. Plans once again include an office building on the existing Barnes & Noble site and a 150-unit apartment where Dick’s Sporting Goods is […]
Ada Jenkins Center needs your help: LEARN Works – Volunteer Opportunities
Dec. 18. The Ada Jenkins Center is urging you to welcome 2025 in a way that makes a lasting impact. The center needs volunteers to help give the gift of reading to students in the LEARN Works Program and inspire young minds in the community. There are two ways to make a difference: Weekly Volunteering: Join […]
Davidson non-profit helps people with MS reclaim independence
Dec. 18. Fearsome, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) stay mobile and connected to the outdoors, has teamed up with Pedego in Cornelius to help a former outdoor enthusiast and athlete reclaim the joy and independence of cycling. Kevin Decker, the recipient of an adaptive e-bike, was derailed by MS. “I […]
