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Town planners get first look at plans for 13-acre project
Jan. 14. By Dave Vieser. A plan to build “barn-dominiums” and flex warehouse space on 13 acres on Statesville Road/Hwy. 21 will get a “soup to nuts” review by the town, according to Planning Director Rox Burhans. His comments came in response to concerns raised by the Town Planning Board at their Jan. 13 meeting. […]
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Thursday, Jan. 30 Artist Lecture: Marie Watt 6-8 pm | Jan. 30. As part of the collaboration with the Catawba Nation, Davidson College host a lecture with artist Marie Watt (Seneca Nation of Indians). Watt is an interdisciplinary contemporary artist specializing in community collaborations that foster the sharing of collective memories and storytelling. Davidson College, […]
Jan. 30. By Dave Vieser. The community meeting detailing a proposal to build “barn-dominiums” and flex warehouse space on 13 acres on Statesville Road/Hwy. 21 will be held on Feb. 19 at Town Hall. At that time, residents will have the opportunity to examine the specific plans being proposed and speak to the developer. The […]
Jan. 29. Cornelius-based Giving with Grace Foundation has made a $250,000 contribution to Lake Norman Humane for a new in-house spay and neuter clinic. Giving with Grace, a foundation started two years ago by the former owners of Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Robin and Jack Salzman, made the lead contribution to the $1 million […]
Jan. 29. CATS Micro, a shared-ride service from one point to another in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville, launches Feb. 24. A trip on CATS Micro will be the same price as a bus fare or light rail trip: $2.20 per adult. There are no price fluctuations for rush hour, unlike Uber and Lyft. Quotable “By […]
Jan. 28. By Dave Vieser. If you own a cell phone and live in Cornelius, you may be among the lucky ones who continue receiving tornado warnings on their cell phones as they drive through town. The problem seems to be concentrated on West Catawba Avenue, near Jetton Road. This area is adjacent to the […]
Jan. 27. By Dave Vieser. More trees are coming down in Cornelius: It started last week along Magnolia Estates Drive, across from the Publix Shopping Center. The vacant land being cleared appears to be the first step in the construction of Magnolia Estates Villas, a development comprising 65 multi-family residential patio townhomes. Planning Director Rox […]
Monday, Jan. 27 Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025: The Fault Line Between Then and Now 7 pm | Jan. 27. The Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center will host its annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day event with a program that will mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. The […]
Jan. 27. The town’s leaf vacuuming ends Friday. While the town will not collect loose leaves, WastePro will continue to collect bagged leaves as part of yard waste pickup. Yard waste consists of excess leaves, grass, tree and shrubbery trimmings, and other organic material removed in general maintenance of the property by the homeowner. Yard […]
