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Weekend weather: Hot and humid
July 17. Look for sun and clouds, with a high of 93 today, 91-92 Saturday and a chilly (not!) 89 on Sunday. There will be plenty of humidity all three days with the typical late afternoon thunder-showers here and there. Indeed, late-afternoon or evening thunderstorms will be a trend through Tuesday evening, somewhat less so […]
Surprise, Modern Dad forgot his wedding anniversary
But this makes up for it MODERN DAD | By Jon Show It took me 16 years to forget my wedding anniversary. I don’t mean forget, as in I forgot until a day or two before and scrambled at the last minute. I mean I straight up forgot. I awoke last month on the […]
County lifts swimming ban behind Paradise Cove Ct.
July 15. The no swimming advisory for the cove behind Paradise Cove Court near Jetton Road has been lifted. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services said that bacteria counts are within safe limits for swimming and direct contact. The no-swimming advisory was issued on July 12 after an estimated 200 gallons of untreated sewage was discharged from […]
COVID-19 update July 15
July 15. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Thursday reported 1,020 new COVID-19 cases statewide, well over double the average of the week preceding the Independence Day weekend. Hospitalizations due to COVID climbed to 492 form 487 yesterday There were seven new deaths attributable to the coronavirus in today’s NCDHHS report. Positive testing […]
Town green lights condemnations for Gem St. Extension
July 15. Can you drive crosstown from Hwy. 21 to Hwy. 115 north of Westmoreland without using Catawba Avenue? Answer: Not at the moment, but the town has given a green light to condemnation proceedings for the Gem Street extension in the heart of downtown. The alternate East/West route is expected to relieve some of […]
It’s hot out, and so is the music in – and on – Lake Norman
The Stormin’ Norman Band will perform lakeside for boaters Friday in a benefit for Big Day at the Lake. See below for details on how to get there (no cars) and how to donate. Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best […]
Property taxes flat for FY 22, but likely not beyond
July 15. By Dave Vieser. In past years, the adoption of the Cornelius town budget has been a lively event. For example, in 2018, budget hearings were emotional, dominated by demands for salary increases for firefighters. Not so this year, despite the unknown ramifications caused by the pandemic. Elected officials seemed to be generally satisfied […]
Ramsey Creek hours, fees updated
July 15. Ramsey Creek Beach is now open five days a week—Wednesday though Sunday—from 11 am to 7 pm. The CATS bus shuttle, however, will only be available on Labor Day Weekend. Ramsey Creek Park has the only public beach in North Mecklenburg. Fees for vehicle entrance to the beach are: Per vehicle – County […]
Residents Invited to offer regional mobility input
July 15. CONNECT Beyond, a regional mobility initiative led by the Centralina Regional Council and the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), is asking residents to participate in short, virtual listening session interviews to develop a transit plan for the 12-county region. The transit plan will guide future public transit investments in the region and serve […]
No fines for sewage spills on Paradise Cove
July 14. By Dave Yochum. Neither private contractor responsible for sewage spills on June 29 and July 12 on Paradise Cove will be fined according to sources at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. The county-wide agency “typically does not assess penalties for first time offenders where there is no indication of negligence or intent.” —On July […]
