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Cain Center gets accelerated zoning application procedure
July 31. By Dave Vieser. The rezoning needed to facilitate the Cain Center for the Arts’s acquisition of three properties on Catawba Avenue is getting accelerated handling by the town, beginning with a Planning Board hearing on Aug. 12, followed by the Town Board public hearing and decision Sept. 3. The process is infrequently used, […]
GOP candidate for governor will speak at LKN Chamber ‘PowerLuncheon’ Aug. 15
July 30. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will be the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce PowerLuncheon speaker on Thursday, Aug. 15 at NorthStone Country Club. The Club is located at 15801 Northstone Dr. in Huntersville. Robinson is expected to discuss his plans to ensure North Carolina remains a top state to conduct business if he is […]
Transportation Advisory Board ‘Road Show’ continues Aug. 20
July 30. The citizen-driven Transportation Advisory Board is stepping up the “Road Show” initiative with an open meeting Aug. 20 at The BoatYard Lake Norman. The meeting will focus on the road improvements coming to Hwy. 21—specifically at the nearby intersection of Hwy. 21 and Westmoreland. TAB members will discuss road improvements scheduled for this […]
Progress on Red Line as Charlotte readies acquisition of Norfolk Southern’s O Line
July 30. By Dave Yochum. The Red Line is gaining steam on two separate tracks: Charlotte City Council is expected to close on the Red Line in September and it appears likely NC legislators will allow Mecklenburg County to put a one-cent sales tax on the ballot in November of 2025 to help fund the […]
‘Stuff the Truck’ in Davidson Aug. 10
July 30. The Davidson Fire Dept. will hold a “Stuff the Truck” event on Saturday, Aug. 10. Donations can be made from 9 am to noon at Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main Street. The event collects back-to-school supplies such as lunch boxes, hygiene items, granola bars, Goldfish, fruit snacks, breakfast bars, chewy bars, […]
Weekly calendar July 29- Aug. 4: Music (a Taylor Swift Tribute), food trucks and more
Monday Movie 2-5 pm | July 29. Pre-teens and teens can kick back, relax, and enjoy “Mean Girls.” No registration needed. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville. Wednesday, July 31 Summertime Storytime 1:30 pm | July 31. Hosted by the Town of Davidson Police Department, the Davidson Public Library and Main Street […]
Three-day open house offers in-person support to veterans
July 29. Mecklenburg veterans and their families will have an opportunity to ask questions—and get answers—about their benefits, plus learn about other services during a special three-day, one-stop open house in August. Veterans Benefits Live: VA in My Town: Mecklenburg County will help veterans and their families or caregivers navigate the services available to them. […]
It was inevitable: Tax bills going out
July 29. Mecklenburg County will mail 2024 bills for real property, individual personal property, and business personal property taxes by July 31. Bills are due Sept. 1, and must be paid by Jan. 6, 2025, to avoid interest. The 2025 property tax bill on a Cornelius home valued at $500,000 will be $3,281. Details —The […]
Weekend Weather
July 26. The weather this weekend is typical for summer: Clouds, sun, humidity, warm, possible showers—on into next week. Friday: Isolated showers, thunderstorms, partly sunny, high near 84. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 85, possible random shower here and there. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 88, possible random shower here […]
VBS Aug. 5-8 at First Baptist on Catawba Ave.
July 26. First Baptist Church of Cornelius is partnering with The Decision Church to host Vacation Bible School – Redemption Ranch Aug. 5-8 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Dinner will be served for all participants each evening. A splash party will kick off VBS on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 12:15 pm. Parent’s Night is […]
