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Speed limit now 35 mph on Bethel Church
March 20. Attention motorists: The new speed limit is 35 mph on Bethel Church Road. Signs went up yesterday, lowering the speed limit from 45 mph to a more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly 35 mph. The speed limit reduction was approved by the NCDOT after a request from the Town Board. Bethel Church Road, like Jetton, is […]
First responders, animal control and others can register for large animal rescue training
March 20. Mitchell Community College will host a large animal technical rescue training at Rescue Ranch; registration is open now. 4Hooves Large Animal Services will teach the training, centered around awareness and is a basic level training course. This training course is recommended for all emergency responders, veterinary professionals, animal control, equine and livestock owners, […]
Police Blotter: March 12-18
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250312023 B&E Commercial 8408 Chagrin Dr 07:23:03 03/12/25 ASN Garrel Pyles 250312074 Fraud 16209 Peachmont Dr 16:20:06 03/12/25 ASN Vanessa Stuart 250313015 B&E Vehicle 19608 Liverpool Pkwy 05:25:51 03/13/25 ASN Jimmy Raynor & Jonathan Walker 250313022 B&E Vehicle 19521 Liverpool […]
Why did I smell smoke? Today’s controlled burn is at Latta
March 19. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 10 am at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke. Smoke from a controlled burn yesterday at Cowans […]
Controlled burn today at Cowans Ford Nature Preserve
March 18. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources will conduct a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Cowans Ford Nature Preserve on Neck Road. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke. For more information on prescribed burns […]
Rep. Helfrich announces in-person listening sessions
March 18. Rep. Beth Helfrich will host three in-district listening events to connect with constituents in NC House District 98. Each session will provide an opportunity for North Mecklenburg residents to bring issues, ideas, and questions, and concerns to discuss. The events are March 21: Constituent Coffee Chat Friday, March 21st from 9-11am (drop-in) at […]
Annexation public hearing for Mayes Meadows set for April 21
March 18. By Dave Vieser. Monday’s Town Board Meeting featured an unusually small town board acting on an equally small agenda. With Mayor Woody Washam and Commissioner Michael Osborne away, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Higgins ran the brief meeting, with Commissioners Robby Carney, Susan Johnson and Todd Sansbury representing a quorum. The most significant piece […]
EarthTalk: What’s happening to the Great Salt Lake?
Why is the Great Salt Lake shrinking so much and can it be saved? —E.T., via email March 14. Utah’s Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. It is a remnant of Lake Bonneville, which dried up 14,000 years ago due to extreme drought. It contributes $1.9 billion annually to […]
Weekend Weather: Beware the day after the Ides of March
March 14. The weekend is divided in two, with nice weather today and Saturday, then strong storms, rain and wind on Sunday. In case you’ve put your plants outside, there are no overnight freezes on the horizon, but Charlotte’s average last freeze falls between April 1 and April 11. Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 72. […]
Davidson named a ‘Tree City’ for 15th year
March 12. The Arbor Day Foundation has named the Town of Davidson a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees. Davidson has been a Tree City USA since 2010. To become a Tree City USA, Davidson must live up to four standards: Have a Tree Board or […]
