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A look at the $2.5 billion FY25 county budget
June 5. The new Mecklenburg County FY2025 operating budget totals $2.5 billion, an increase of $140 million or 5.9% over the current FY2024 operating budget. The budget sets a county property tax rate of 48.31 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Broad goals —Fund programs and services that align with the Board’s priorities, including early […]
It’s official: The total property tax bill on a $500K home will be $3,281
June 5. By Dave Vieser. Property taxes for Cornelius property owners will go up next year because Mecklenburg County commissioners voted Tuesday evening to increase the county tax rate by one cent. What does all this mean for the average homeowner? The 2025 property tax bill on a Cornelius home valued at $500,000 will be […]
‘Core charities’ get cash awards from Peninsula Community Foundation
June 5. Each year, The Peninsula Community Foundation Board awards grants to a few nonprofits that are critical to community well-being, including Ada Jenkins, Bags of Hope, Caterpillar Ministries, Cook Community Clinic and Hope House. This year the amount awarded totaled $85,000. All of these charities supply basic necessities to a large number of local […]
Hough High students land top honors in STEM competition
June 4. The Hough High School STEM team, consisting of Xavier Karatz, a rising senior, and Jaswanth Sai Deevela, a rising sophomore, has captured the STEM Spring 2024 Pathway Champion for Entrepreneurship. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. “They worked the entire day networking with the audience to market and present their art, […]
Mooresville Police charge 15 with internet crimes, two are from Cornelius
June 4. Fifteen men have been charged for internet crimes against children as part of “Operation Artemis,” including two from Cornelius. Mooresville Police conducted the operation from May 28 to May 30 with the help of local, county, state, and federal agencies. Police said this is the largest child predator operation in the department’s history. […]
Pickleball complex breaks ground on Chartown
June 4. Construction has begun at The Serve, a 16-court pickleball facility and restaurant on Chartown Drive, with an official groundbreaking with owners Robin and Jack Salzman as well as local officials. The Serve represents an investment of $13 million to $17 million. Opening day could be in January or February next year. The Serve […]
Animal Control officer honored upon his retirement
June 4. Dave Vieser. Kenny Russell, Cornelius Animal Control officer, has been a fixture around town for 20 years. When the town’s animal shelter, operated by the Cornelius Police Dept., was ever called for assistance, Russell was on the job. Russell retired on May 30, and was officially honored by the Town Board at their […]
County leaders signal a 1-cent tax rate increase
June 3. By Dave Vieser. Breaking from tradition, Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted May 30 to reduce the proposed county tax increase in the 2025 budget from 1.5 cents to a penny. The straw vote has frequently found the county leaders supporting the tax rates proposed by the county manager, but not this year. A majority […]
Boat Hosts needed for Year 20 of Big Day at the Lake
June 3. The 20th annual Big Day at the Lake on July 20 needs Boat Hosts. More than 100 Bigs and Littles are coming to the lake that morning. Big Day at the Lake is all about providing a day of fun for at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. Children meet […]
This week June 3-9 and fun events in the rest of the month, too
Thursday, June 6 LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | June 6. The Ben Gatlin Band. Everything from 60s-70s to top 40. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Crowned art reception 6:30-8:30 pm | June 6. Meet Ellie Rose and Eva Crawford, the artists from Artfields 2023 Competition behind the powerful and popular exhibit Crowned. Free […]
