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Potts Barber Shop recognized during Town Board meeting
Feb. 18. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius commissioners honored the Potts Barber Shop, a mainstay of downtown for decades, at the Town Board meeting Monday. Dating back to 1926. it is the oldest Black-owned business in Cornelius. The Potts family opened up their shop at the current location in 1960. In 2022, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic […]
Slower pace of immigration may subdue labor force growth
NEWSMAKERS BREAKFAST Feb. 18. With North Carolina’s fourth consecutive year of economic growth in the rear-view mirror, a leading economist says the Charlotte region is well-positioned for another good year. Factors like moderate weather, good quality higher education and dependable job growth mean in-migration will continue for the foreseeable future, according to Jackie Benson, economist […]
Possibly an inch of something will fall tomorrow, starting around 10 am
Feb. 18. Winter is back, with some kind(s) of precipitation likely tomorrow. The National Weather Service says snow is likely, mainly after 10 am. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible, possibly mixed with freezing rain and a high around 35 degrees. The storm winds down tomorrow night, with overnight lows around 26. Thursday […]
Newsmakers Breakfast Feb. 21 focuses on new development
Feb. 17. The Newsmakers Breakfast Feb.21 at The Peninsula Club will center on the state of local development, with developers pitted against residents and residents—and local governments—up against rules that ban impact fees. Three speakers will be part of the audience-driven Q&A session over breakfast at The Peninsula Club starting at 7:30 am. Robby Carney: […]
Davidson Home Sales
Feb. 14. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 12/18/2024 $362,000 Dakota & Meghan Hunter to Jena & Steven Russillo, 771 Southwest Dr. Unit 22 12/18/2024 $1,415,000 Shannon McSorley to Matthew Short & Charlotte Perez, 18600 Hammock Ln. 12/19/2024 $965,000 Edmund & Lauren Trapuzzano to Charles & Allison Ready, 18838 […]
Holiday newsletter schedule
Feb. 14. The Business Today/Cornelius Today newsletter will not be published Monday Feb.17 in observance of Presidents’ Day. The US Postal Service, banks and most public schools are closed
EarthTalk: Why does Lyme Disease seem to be increasing?
Dear EarthTalk: Does the rise in diseases like Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever mean tick populations are on the rise? Are there eco-friendly ways to control ticks? —J.B. via email Feb. 14. Common tick-borne diseases include Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Lyme disease is the most well-known, caused by […]
Weekend Weather Outlook
Feb. 14. More winter-like weather with a breath of spring, albeit rainy and windy, on Sunday. Keep an eye out for a possible wintry mix on Wednesday, or maybe a cold rain. Friday: Sunny, high 48-50. Overrnight low around 33. Calm wind. Saturday: Rain, high upper 40s. Overnight low around 41, breezy. Sunday: Rain, high […]
Big Day at the Lake ‘Beach Bash’ is Feb. 22
Feb. 14. The Big Day at the Lake crew will host the annual Beach Bash 6 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 22 at Lost Worlds Brewery in Cornelius. This year’s theme is “Sun, Waves, and Changing Lives.” There will be raffle baskets, bottle pulls and a live auction. There will be an exclusive VIP […]
Davidson Police host Coffee with a Cop on Monday
Feb. 14. The Town of Davidson Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop from 10 -11 am on Monday, Feb. 17, at Waterbean Coffee, 428 S. Main St., Suite A. Coffee with a Cop is a national program which aims to bring police officers and the community members they serve together – over coffee […]
