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Transportation bill—and Red Line—face a long road ahead
Feb. 25. By Dave Vieser. The fact that NC Sen. Vicky Sawyer is one of the sponsors of the State Transportation Bill released earlier this week—which includes a mechanism for funding the Red Line—suggests that the Republican caucus in Raleigh felt strongly enough about the concept to give it a chance of succeeding. Last fall, […]
‘Reimagined’ Latta Place will be unveiled next month, nearly 4 years after Juneteenth controversy
Feb. 25. Mecklenburg County will take a big step toward the reopening of historic Latta Place March 20 when the final design for the reimagined landscape and built environment will be unveiled. Latta Place, formerly known as Latta Plantation, is situated on 16 acres within the Latta Nature Preserve. Before Mecklenburg County closed the site in […]
‘Recycle the Runway’ with cardboard, cans, newspaper
Feb. 25. If you can picture a dress made out of books, cardboard, aluminum cans, newspaper or rigid foam—and you’re a teen—”Recycle the Runway” is for you. Mecklenburg County’s annual fashion show highlighting outfits made from recyclable goods offers high school students from public or private Mecklenburg County schools an opportunity to create avant-garde fashions. […]
Huntersville brewery hosts first beer pairing dinner
Feb. 25. 760 Craft Works in Huntersville is hosting their first ever beer pairing dinner that’s perfect for foodies and beer lovers alike. “Meet the Brewer” on March 5 is a private seated dinner experience in the brewhouse hosted by head brewer, Brent Myers. Myers and a chef from Cicerone Certified Beer Servers will guide […]
CATS debuts new microtransit service
Feb. 24. By Dave Yochum. CATS Micro is up and running in North Meck with one-way trips for $2.20 within Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville. Riders can go as far south as Northlake Mall. They’re “on-demand trips,” which mean a passenger can access service weekdays, 6 am to 7 pm and weekends, 7 am to 7 […]
Mansion owned by Michael Jordan torn down
Feb. 24. By Dave Yochum. A mansion owned by billionaire athlete Michael Jordan has been torn down, presumably to build an even more spectacular lakefront home. The 11,000 square foot house was previously lived in by Jordan’s mother. The property has an appraised value of $6.175 million, according to Mecklenburg County property records. It’s adjacent […]
Weekly Calendar: Feb. 23 – March 2: Theater, improv, The Docksiders and more
Tuesday, Feb. 25 Armour After Dark: Now Are the Foxes Improv 7 pm | Feb. 25 May 20. An unscripted, highly energetic, audience interactive comedy experience. Adult humor and adult beverages. Tickets are general admission $20, plus NC taxes and fees. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour, Davidson. Thursday, Feb. 27 Public Lecture: Sophia E. Kroft […]
Weekend weather: Punxsutawney Phil was right
Feb. 21. With a chilly weekend ahead of us, it looks like Punxsutawney Phil was right about winter, but temps start to warm up next week. Look for sunshine today and Sunday, despite the chill. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Overrnight low around 23. Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Overnight […]
Earthtalk: Have increased plantings of trees and shrubs exacerbated fires in the Northeast?
Dear EarthTalk: Are increased shrub and tree plantings in the eastern U.S. in recent decades partially responsible for the recent uptick in wildfires across the region? —M. Major, New York, NY Feb. 21. Wildfires are uncontrolled destructive fires that spread over natural areas, like forests or brush. They can happen for many reasons, natural or […]
US Rep. Tim Moore opens Cornelius office as protestors rallied on steps of Town Hall
Feb. 21. US Rep. Tim Moore officially opened his office for staff in Cornelius yesterday as a group of about 100 protestors gathered peacefully in the cold in front of Town Hall. Moore, the former speaker of the NC House of Representatives, cut the ceremonial ribbon, saying that the office would assist people whether […]
