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EarthTalk: Is glass recycling worthwhile?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that glass recycling isn’t worthwhile and that some municipalities are stopping doing it? —R. Bigelow, Houston, TX Dec. 6. Glass recycling has long been touted as a sustainable way to reduce waste and conserve resources. But in recent years—while glass remains theoretically recyclable and environmentally friendly—a growing number of municipalities […]
Police Blotter: Nov. 28-Dec. 3
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 241127109 Comm Threats 21314 Summerbrook Dr 19:14:00 11/27/24 ASN Mary Copolla 241201071 Comm Threats 20125 N Cove Rd 20:49:43 12/01/24 ACT Lamont George 241202032 Larceny 10921 Bailey Rd 07:09:45 12/02/24 ASN Elvia Hall 241202050 Larceny 20709 Sterling Bay Ln 10:52:45 […]
Police Blotter: Nov. 20-26
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 241120035 B&E Vehicle 9208 Westmoreland Rd 12:00:39 11/20/24 ASN Francisco Bravo Abarca 241121038 Larceny 9208 Westmoreland Rd 09:16:49 11/21/24 ASN Lloyd Shelton 241122043 Larceny 10000 Quaker Ridge Dr 08:20:51 11/22/24 ASN Christopher Johnson 241123009 Person Weapon 8010 Evanston View Rd […]
EnergyUnited $2 monthly rate increase goes into effect Jan. 1
Dec. 5. A $24 annual increase in the basic facilities charge paid by EnergyUnited residential customers will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. This marks the second such increase within the past year, as a $36 annual hike was imposed in June of this year. The increases are applied on a monthly basis, or […]
Weekender Dec. 5-8: Christmas in Davidson and North Meck parade highlight weekend
Thursday, Dec. 5 – Saturday Dec. 7 Christmas in Davidson 6 – 9 pm | Dec. 5-7 | The official opening ceremonies will be on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm with Santa Claus’ arrival and the annual tree lighting ceremony on the Town Green. Guests can expect to enjoy a Holiday light show, roving […]
Birkdale Village owners will take another shot at expansion
Dec. 4. Birkdale Village is taking another shot at a major expansion. Jamestown, Birkdale’s new owner, is asking the Town of Huntersville for approval for a 100-foot-tall office, 150 apartments, a hotel, two parking garages and additional retail. Tim Perry, an executive with Jamestown and North American Properties, the prior owner, said the mixed-use project […]
New legislator will build relationships with colleagues, respond to constituents
REPRESENTATIVE ELECT BETH HELFRICH Dec. 4. After a tough campaign for NC House District 98, Beth Helfrich is looking forward to her swearing in next month in Raleigh. A newcomer to local politics, she defeated former Huntersville Mayor Melinda Bales 52 percent to 48 percent. Both campaigns sent out negative mailings, Helfrich’s tying Bales to […]
Exit 27 moves a small step closer with agreement to apply for federal funds
Dec. 4. Cornelius will share the cost to prepare an application for a federal grant regarding a new Exit 27 with Atrium Health Lake Norman. Local government and business officials have been advocating an exit near the Westmoreland Road crossover to help relieve traffic. With the new hospital on Hwy. 21 scheduled to open next […]
Chabad Lake Norman Chanukah Events 2024
Dec. 4. Since opening in 2018, Chabad of Lake Norman has served the Jewish communities of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Troutman, Statesville and Denver. In February of 2024, the Chabad moved into a multipurpose center at 19701 Bethel Church which serves as the synagogue and community center. Lake Norman Chanukah Events 2024 Dec. 15: DIY […]
Cain Center will reshape sculpting, western entry to downtown
Dec. 3. This month the Cain Center for the Arts will officially acquire three historic properties on Catawba that will be the centerpiece of the new $4.7 million community redevelopment project. Groundbreaking is expected in January or February, depending on permitting, which is underway. The grand opening will be late spring/early summer of 2026, according […]
