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July 23. For Cornelius residents who are accustomed to streaming live meetings on the town website, Town Manager Andrew Grant advises using the town’s facebook site instead for the next several weeks. A storm-related power surge damaged some of the town’s broadcasting equipment. Background The broadcasting equipment allows the town to simultaneously stream to both […]
Free new boater safety class July 27
July 23. The Cornelius Police Dept. is hosting “Know Before you Go” for new boaters at the Joshua Murray Boating Safety and Education Initiative at Blythe Landing July 27 from 8 am to 2:30 pm. The course will be taught by District 5 Southern Region United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Lunch is included. To register: […]
Could Gov. Cooper be Harris’ pick for VP?
July 22. Popular Democratic governors from swing states are among possible vice presidential running mates for Kamala Harris. That means NC Gov. Roy Cooper is a potential contender, according to news outlets like WRAL. Vice presidents have been selected to complement the main candidate, so Harris may opt for experience, which Cooper has in spades. […]
Unity in Community’s John Lewis Day of Action Rally
July 22. Unity in Community hosted its John Lewis Day of Action Rally to commemorate the life and legacy of the late US Rep. John Lewis on the fourth anniversary of his death. The rally brought together individuals of all political affiliations to advocate for voting rights and civic participation. The event focused on legislation […]
Davidson Home Sales
July 22. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 5/23/24 $295,000 HC Davidson Walk to Margaret Lasher, 711 Beaty St. Unit 3 Bldg 1 5/23/24 $643,500 HC Davidson Walk to Manuel Almenara & Ana Paula de Carlo, 106 Wesser Dr. 5/23/24 $2,000,000 John Haddock Sr. & Marcia Haddock to Seven […]
Weekly calendar: July 22-28: Theater, music, celebrity housewives and more
Through — Sunday, July 28 Davidson Community Players: ‘Ripcord’ See website for schedule. “Ripcord” is an endlessly surprising tale of two unlikely roommates in a senior living facility who engage in an epic series of pranks. As each tries to outwit the other, we begin to observe a moving portrait of two women with as […]
Weekend weather, humidly speaking
July 19. Plenty of humidity, clouds, sunshine and afternoon downpours in the days ahead. Friday: Showers and thunderstorms possible after noon, high near 86 with afternoon pop-ups. Saturday: Possible showers mixed with sunshine. Shower or thunderstorm from time to time in the afternoon Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3 pm, high near 86. […]
20th Annual Big Day at the Lake is tomorrow
July 19. Some 240 “Bigs” and “Littles” from Big Brothers Big Sisters will be hosted by 52 Boat Hosts for a full day of fun on Lake Norman tomorrow. Mayor Woody Washam declared Saturday, the 20th anniversary of Big Day at the Lake, “Big Day a the Lake Day.” “This beautiful Lake Norman experience has […]
Border wars: Despite cooperation on some fronts, there are lines between Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville
July 19. By Dave Vieser. What happens when a rezoning on one side of a border between towns threatens to impact the quality of life for people living on the other side? Chances are someone may not be happy. That’s what happened this week, at the southern edge of Cornelius, along the border with Huntersville. […]
‘ReStore’ on Main St. not affected by Habitat merger
July 19. Habitat Charlotte Region will not close any of the seven ReStores it operates including the one on Main Street in Cornelius. Habitat Charlotte and Habitat Gaston County announced plans to merge earlier this week. The affiliate will operate under the Habitat Charlotte Region name and will serve low-to-moderate-income homebuyers and homeowners in Gaston, […]
