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Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Getting the most out of your clothes dryer
Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. Feb. 7. Preventing a long drying time starts with the washing machine. First, don’t overload. If the washer is overloaded, then when it comes […]
Super Bowl weekend weather: Touchdown!
Feb. 7. You’ll get a kick out of this mild weekend, especially Sunday it gets cold again next week. Friday: Sunny, high 70-71. Overnight low around 48. Saturday: Slight chance of showers, cloudy, high 60-61. Overnight low around 55. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 70+. Overnight low around 42. Monday: Showers, high near 48. Overnight low […]
Stinking to high heaven no more
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Feb. 7. There’s a skunk in our neighborhood that has been wreaking havoc on us for years. Wreaking havoc might be a strong statement but it’s a skunk and it smells terrible and there’s something very displeasing about growing used to the smell of fresh skunk spray most mornings […]
Police Blotter: Jan. 29-Feb. 4
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250129048 Fraud 16717 Spinnaker Ln 11:45:00 01/29/25 ASN Timothy Keene 250129054 Fraud 18122 Ebenezer Dr 12:58:14 01/29/25 ASN David & Becky Vigliotti 250130058 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 12:49:00 01/30/25 ASN Home Depot 250131038 Larceny 11900 Bailey Rd 10:42:02 01/31/25 ASN […]
EarthTalk: What’s up with atmospheric rivers?
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the connection between climate change and an increase in so-called atmospheric rivers? —John H., Bridgeport, CT Feb. 7. Atmospheric rivers are narrow bands of water vapor that form in the mid to high latitudes. These can span several miles and carry immense amounts of water—up to 27 times the flow of the […]
‘State of the Town’ address Feb. 11
Feb. 6. US Rep. Alma S. Adams, PhD, said the state of the 12th Congressional District is strong during her annual State of the District Address. She took questions from constituents during a Q&A at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus in Charlotte. Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam will host a “State of the Town” at 6:30 pm […]
Developer explains optimism around Alexander Farms project
Feb. 6. By Dave Yochum. The Alexander Farms project on Westmoreland Road at Catawba is down, but by no means out. Work on the commercial portion of the project has come to a halt, but a refinance is under way after a key investor passed away. “We are unfortunately experiencing a significant delay and demobilization […]
Weekender Feb. 6-9: Dance, art, music and the Super Bowl
Thursday, Feb. 6 Speakeasy at Cain 6-8:30 pm | Feb. 6. A night of food, libations, music and dancing on stage at Cain Center for the Arts. This is a fundraising event for Cain Center’s community mission. In addition to directly supporting Cain Center’s arts and music mission, your Speakeasy ticket includes: food stations, open […]
Pioneer Springs Community School lands $150K grant
Feb. 5. Great Schools NC has named Pioneer Springs Community School one of three recipients of its inaugural “School Quality Cohort Award.” This grant, which includes $150,000, is intended to support academic excellence and, specifically, Pioneer Spring’s goal of growing students. Pioneer Springs Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Friend said they are “eager to realize the […]
Be all you can be, read this
Feb. 5. Registration for Book Club Madness, a unique competition designed to engage and celebrate book clubs throughout Mecklenburg County, opens today and will close on Feb. 28. Inspired by the excitement of March Madness, the event encourages book club members to participate in a series of weekly challenges to earn points for their teams. […]
