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Solution to I-77 still stuck in legislation congestion
June 20. By Dave Vieser. When NC Rep. John Bradford went on Facebook to say he had some “incredible good news” about the hated I-77 toll lanes, everyone paid attention. The news was that the House of Representatives was working on legislation to create a source to fund a modification of the CINTRA toll lane contract. Incredible it […]
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June 20. By Dave Vieser. When NC Rep. John Bradford went on Facebook to say he had some “incredible good news” about the hated I-77 toll lanes, everyone paid attention. The news was that the House of Representatives was working on legislation to create a source to fund a modification of the CINTRA toll lane contract. Incredible it […]
Big Day at the Lake has blown through its financial goals for 2018—more than $113,000 will go directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters—but Boat Hosts are still needed to take at-risk kids from BBBS out on Lake Norman July 21 for Big Day at the Lake. The deadline to register as a Boat Host is […]
Prepare for loads of silliness and laughs June 21-July 1 as Davidson Community Players presents the musical “Monty Python’s Spamalot” at the Duke Family Performance Hall in Davidson. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” the musical is an irreverent parody of the legend of King Arthur and […]
June 19. It’s going to be extra-hot today—95 in Cornelius according to the National Weather Service. You can be injured by the heat, ranging from heat rash to heat exhaustion and even stroke. Around 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. Ramsey Creek Beach is open and the water […]
June 19. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday June 18 meeting, Cornelius commissioners approved an increase in fees for 13 different services provided by the town Parks Department. The fee hikes, if approved, are expected to generate about $7000 in additional revenue annually. ”Each year, our staff reviews fees and recommends changes based on use patterns, […]
June 14. By Dave Yochum. When Gail Williams remarried almost exactly a year ago, she had no idea her new husband, Rich Carroll, would pass away one year later. The newlyweds were outgoing and popular members of the Lake Norman Happy Hour group. While Rich, a gregarious Irish retiree, worked part-time at area golf clubs, […]
Big Day at the Lake’s Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser is tonight! Tip your favorite barkeep, tapster, mixologist and flairman (or woman) to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. On Saturday, make it an early date with breakfast and a movie at Birkdale. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to support “Warrior” Jace Thompson, son of Cornelius Police Captain […]
