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Community Meeting on Wednesday the Davidson Carwash – Master Plan
March 31. TSG Residential proposes to develop the +/-2-acre site at 405 S. Main St. in Davidson to include a mix of commercial and residential uses. The project envisions +/-9,900 SF of commercial space, 24 residential units within mixed-use buildings, 12 townhome units, along with parking, green space and various amenity features. The project intends to […]
Don’t use fire pits, please, as burn ban remains in effect
March 31. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management is reminding residents that the statewide burn ban remains in effect. Because of increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide until further notice. The burn ban prohibits all open burning, no matter the distance to […]
EarthTalk: Why is wind power suddenly up in the air?
Dear EarthTalk: How is wind power doing in the US? —P.K. via email March 28. Wind energy is the largest single source of renewable energy in the U.S., comprising 10 percent of the nation’s electricity mix. In Iowa and South Dakota, wind provides more than half the electricity. In 2024, U.S. wind electricity generation surpassed […]
Weekend Weather
March 28. Lovely today and Saturday, but possible storms Sunday afternoon. Friday: Sunny, breezy, high near 78. Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy, high near 77. Sunday: 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 pm. High near 76 with wind gusts as high as 20 mph. Possible storms overnight. Monday: Showers likely, thunderstorm possible. High near […]
MAU5 comes to Cornelius Saturday night
March 27. MAU5, a Charlotte-based 90’s alternative cover band, will bring an electrifying night of alternative rock hits to the Tropicana Saturday March 29. This high-energy performance features top tracks from the 90’s alternative rock scene that defined a generation. The show starts at 10 pm.
Tex-Mex style restaurant will open in former Waterman space next year
Charlotte restaurateur Rob Duckworth plans to open a new eatery in the old Waterman space on Bailey Road at Hwy. 21. Chili Willi’s, a Tex-Mex cantina concept, is expected to open next year across from the new Atrium Lake Norman hospital. Duckworth is the owner of such local mainstays at Link & Pin and Duckworth’s […]
Seaboy opening with a full house tonight
March 26. Seaboy Restaurant and Bar, which opens tonight on North Main in Cornelius, is fully booked through Saturday. Owner Jonathan Cox, the chef who has led kitchens for Jon Dressler of Rare Roots Hospitality, has eight people on staff. The dining room has 10 tables but there is outside seating as well. The cozy restaurant […]
Police Blotter: March 19-25
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250319038 Comm Threats 17015 Kenton Dr 10:13:26 03/19/25 ASN Krissy Bailey 250321040 Fraud 20221 W Catawba Av 12:51:40 03/21/25 ASN Carolinas Telco Federal 250322030 Animal Bite 19204 Spring Lilly Ct 09:15:22 03/22/25 CLO Cayle & Jessica Modra 250322036 Person Weapon […]
Instrument Discovery Day this Saturday
March 26. The North Carolina Youth Orchestra, formerly the Cornelius Youth Orchestra, will hold Instrument Discovery Day Saturday March 29 at 10 am. The free, 90-minute event lets students and families try out all of the instruments that comprise the orchestra. Students and attendees will be guided through their experience with each instrument by experienced […]
Downtown Master Plan community meeting is March 26
March 24. The Town of Cornelius will host a Downtown Master Plan community meeting on Wednesday, March 26 at Town hall from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. The goal of this meeting is to share progress on the Downtown Master Plan, and hear from the public on the draft core area, branding and transportation designs. […]
