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Non-profit expo has moved indoors
May 14. Lake Norman Economic Development (LNED) will hold it inaugural non-profit expo, “Connecting Our Communities,” at the former Total Wine store in Birkdale Village. The event aims to foster collaboration and engagement between local non-profits, businesses and community members. It was originally planned for the Redline Facilities at Birkdale Point. Details Date: May 14 […]
Town Commissioner Sansbury on parks and possible park bond
May 13. By Todd Sansbury. [Opinion] It’s great to see so many people passionate about Parks/Rec, which always ranks amongst the Top 3 citizen priorities. Any bond passage doesn’t equate to immediate debt service. An approved referendum is only the opportunity to invest, projects approval and the sell of bonds are still needed. As the […]
TDS upcoming outage due to NCDOT construction
May 10. Due to a mandate from the NC Dept. of Transportation, TDS Telecommunications must move fiber-optic cables to accommodate construction. This may result in a brief interruption of TDS customers’ services in Cornelius and Huntersville. TDS will perform the necessary maintenance overnight between 10 pm to 6 am from Monday, May 13 to Friday, May 17. […]
Mothers Day weekend weather+
May 10. Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms Friday, followed by perfect weather Saturday and on Mothers Day. Friday: Showers here and there this afternoon, high near 80 and at times breezy. Saturday: Sunny, high near 74. Wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunday: Sunny, high near 77. Wind 6 to 10 mph. Monday: Mostly sunny, high approaching […]
Police blotter: May 1-7
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240503098 B&E Vehicle 19520 One Norman Blvd 19:09:00 05/03/24 ASN Caldwell, Benjamin 240507017 Larceny 19300 Statesville Rd 08:09:33 05/07/24 ASN The Grill Doctor 240507019 Larceny 17001 Kenton Dr 09:21:19 05/07/24 ASN Moore, Kaleena 240507050 Fraud 10119 Squire’s Way 14:11:49 05/07/24 […]
EnergyUnited customers will see rate increase effective June 1
May 8. By Dave Vieser. A $36 annual rate hike for Energy United residential customers will go into effect on June 1. The increase will be reflected in a $3 a month facilities charge. Energy United provides electricity to approximately 5,900 customers in Cornelius, who mainly west of I-77. “Inflation is the key driver of […]
Avian flu update: What to do if you find multiple dead ducks or geese
May 8. So far this year, NCWRC has confirmed two dozen wild birds have tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in North Carolina, including Mecklenburg. They include a variety of waterfowl and raptor species including American green-winged teal, American white pelican, American wigeon, Canada goose, gadwall, lesser scaup, mallard, northern shoveler, redhead duck, […]
Meck County looking for more foster parents
May 7. May is National Foster Care Month and the first Tuesday of the month is National Foster Care Day. Mecklenburg County residents are encouraged to wear blue to support our community’s foster care youth and the parents who care for them. In conjunction with National Foster Care Month, the County has launched a campaign […]
Planning Board expands, while Land Development Code Advisory Board is disbanded
May 7. By Dave Vieser. There will be several new members on the Planning Board as a result of a unanimous vote Monday evening May 6 by the Cornelius Town Board. The long-awaited appointments to the Town Planning Board are as follows: 1. Phil Bechtold, as the 2024 Planning Board Chair. Bechtold has served since […]
Central Piedmont holds commencement ceremonies May 9
May 6. Central Piedmont Community College will hold its 2024 spring commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 9 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. More than 1,000 students are expected to receive their college credentials during the morning and afternoon ceremonies. During the 10 am ceremony, 2024 grad Ndianor Gbandala will deliver the commencement address; Brianna […]
