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Second new traffic light planned for Hickory intersections
Aug. 20. By Dave Vieser. It will be no surprise to motorists who use the Hickory Street/Main Street intersection that the NC Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) has decided to install an additional traffic signal at the Zion Street/Hickory Street intersection, along with the previously planned signal at Main and Hickory. Neither one is currently signalized. […]
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March 19. By Dave Yochum. The 5-1 vote last night in favor of the $200 million expansion of Birkdale Village was almost unanimous. Huntersville Town Board member Amanda Dumas cast the sole dissenting vote on the basis of the hotel location and the amount of money the owners—Jamestown of Atlanta—will contribute to a new bridge. […]
March 19. By Dave Vieser. As with many projects involving the NCDOT, getting the official speed limit reduced on Bethel Church Road from 45 to 35 mph has taken longer than anticipated. The good news is that the change will be in effect shortly. The speed limit reduction was approved in Raleigh last week. New […]
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 […]
March 18. The Charlotte Area Transit System is hosting an information session this afternoon from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Town Hall to provide feedback for the Transit System Plan (TSP) update, which will shape the future of bus and rail in the Charlotte region. CATS will share information on four alternative program […]
March 18. STEAMfest 2025 is the region’s largest interactive festival celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The free event is Sunday, April 6 from 12 pm to 4 pm at Woodlawn School in Mooresville. Now in its fifth year, the family-friendly event includes over 100 STEM and art activities for children of all ages […]
March 17. Both sides in the Birkdale Village rezoning plan are gearing up for the final vote at tomorrow’s Town Board meeting in Huntersville. Atlanta-based owner Jamestown is asking for the rezoning it needs to add a 125-room hotel, 150 multi-family units, 26,715 square feet of commercial space and 122,300 square feet of offices to […]
NEWSMAKERS BREAKFAST | By Mark Washburn March 17. Growing pains are sharply felt in the pocketbook, Cornelius business and civic leaders were told Feb. 21, and relief is tricky to find. While Cornelius continues to attract rapid growth and development, coping with the impact is often years behind and economically complex, experts said at the […]
March 17. By Dave Vieser. Readers often ask how long it takes for a housing project to move from rezoning to the start of actual construction. The Mayes Meadow development in the southeast corner of Cornelius is a prime example of how much time can go by. Rezoning for the project, which includes construction of […]
