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Letter: Huntersville should reject Birkdale expansion plan
Jan. 16. [Opinion] The pending rezoning application for Birkdale Village is nothing new and should be rejected out-of-hand for the same principal reason it was rejected in 2023. In 2023, when this plan was first proposed, the Huntersville Planning Board, the Planning Department and the Town Commissioners all denied the rezoning application because it did […]
Police blotter: Jan. 8-14
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250108043 Larceny 20545 Torrence Chapel Rd 08:33:56 01/08/25 CLO Jennifer Wilson 250108050 Fraud 9803 Forsberg Ct 09:35:20 01/08/25 ASN Polie Parnell 250108058 Fraud 20116 W Catawba Av 10:32:00 01/08/25 ASN Jiffy Lube 250108072 Fraud 18611 Starcreek Dr 13:39:13 01/08/25 ASN […]
Police Blotter: Jan. 1-7
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250101010 Assault 20832 Catawba Av 01:51:00 01/01/25 ASN Tanya Curren 250101026 B&E Commercial 9208 Westmoreland Rd 10:01:00 01/01/25 ASN Uhaul 250101048 Assault 19708 W Catawba Av 15:18:00 01/01/25 ASN Elpidia Mencaroni 250104040 Larceny 10101 Bailey Rd 12:57:43 01/04/25 ASN Kerry […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Take care of the food in the garage freezer
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. Jan. 14. Winter is here. For those who have a second refrigerator in the garage, keep in mind that the refrigerator cycles on and […]
Letter: Infrastructure comes first
Jan. 13. [Opinion] When considering any rezoning, such as that proposed for Birkdale Village, Town Commissioners must weigh the impact on established communities against the potential tax revenue, factoring in the additional costs to hard and soft infrastructure expenses to the town. Spill-over traffic and crime into adjacent neighborhoods must be accounted for before any […]
Economic Outlook: Newsmakers Breakfast Q&A Jan. 23 features leading economist
Jan. 13. How will tariffs affect the economy in 2025? How will immigration policy affect North Carolina? Jackie Benson, an economist with Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank, will address a variety of issues during a Newsmakers Breakfast Jan. 23 at The Peninsula Club. She covers the US macroeconomy, including residential housing, commercial real estate, […]
EarthTalk: What is Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy?
Dear EarthTalk: What is Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy? —B.N., Athens, GA Jan. 10. Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, made a lasting impact on environmental policy. His robust initiatives to protect natural resources and advance clean energy established the foundation for environmental policy in subsequent decades. Despite obstacles, his efforts in land preservation, energy efficiency […]
Weekend Weather: Wintry
Jan. 10. Who’s ready for winter? We hope you are—with snow coming in later today, then sleet, possibly mixed with snow. Mr. Sun comes back Saturday, with cold temps all weekend and for days to come. Friday: High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of around an […]
It’s personal property tax time
Jan. 10. Any person or business that owns property such as boats, aircraft or mobile homes, or income-producing property such as equipment, machinery or furniture associated with a business must list the property for tax purposes with the Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office between now and Jan. 31, 2025. Individual and business personal property is taxed […]
Prepare for wintry mix Friday into Saturday
Jan. 9. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch starting Friday morning and ending Saturday morning . If it’s a prolonged sleet and freezing rain event, treacherous roads and downed limbs are quite possible. Snow likely, mainly after 4 pm tomorrow with a high near 36. Friday night will bring more snow […]
