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EarthTalk: Tapping tidal energy
EarthTalk: What’s the latest in tidal energy? —Mary W., New York, NY July 3. Tidal energy—generated from the natural rise and fall of ocean tides—is one of the most predictable forms of renewable energy. Unlike wind or solar, which fluctuate based on weather, tides follow gravitational cycles that are easy to forecast. Despite this reliability […]
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week is July 18-27
July 3. More than 125 restaurants will participate in Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week® which will run Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 27, 2025. The event features three-course dining deals, with prix fixe prices ranging from $30 to $50 per person. Customers can visit CharlotteRestaurantWeek.com to view the list of participating restaurants and their special Queen’s Feast menus […]
Here comes the Boom! Get your fireworks fix this 4th
4th of July Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Place: Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville Cost: Free Features: Lowe’s YMCA hosts Field of Flags, live music and fireworks around 9:15 pm. You can also visit the Field of Flags any time from July 2 to 5. Kannapolis Cannon […]
Meeting on sales tax referendum is July 30
July 2. By Dave Vieser. A special meeting of the Mecklenburg County Commissioners will take place on Wednesday July 30 to discuss placing a referendum on the November ballot which could bring significant improvements to the area’s transportation network, including the Red Line Commuter Rail route line between Lake Norman and Charlotte. Gov. Josh Stein […]
Police Blotter: June 25-July 1
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250625045 Fraud 18727 Silver Quay Dr 12:10:30 06/25/25 ASN Terry McCaskey 250625049 Larceny 21720 Catawba Av 12:43:52 06/25/25 ASN Harris Teeter 250625058 Larceny 20125 N Main St 13:31:55 06/25/25 ASN Food Lion 250627030 Larceny 18121 Old Statesville Rd 09:58:00 06/27/25 […]
Reminder: Free Fishing Day is July 4
July 2. On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state’s best outdoor activities for free. Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., offers residents and out-of-state visitors the opportunity to fish without having to purchase a license; however, all other fishing regulations apply, such as […]
Film festival in Statesville will screen 46 independent films
July 1. The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) has announced its official film selections for 2025, its 10th anniversary. A total of 46 films from 17 countries have been selected to screen during the festival, which will take place Sept. 11–13, in historic downtown Statesville. Quotable “This year’s lineup represents some of the most powerful […]
Gov. Stein signs HB-948
July 1. Gov. Josh Stein signed House Bill 948 into law this morning, clearing the way for Mecklenburg County voters to decide on a one-cent local sales tax for transit. HB 948 passed with bipartisan support in both chambers. It allows county commissioners to place a November referendum before voters that, if approved, could raise […]
Planning Board takes up museum, barndominiums at next meeting
July 1. By Dave Vieser. The plan for the proposed Cornelius History Museum is scheduled for presentation during the Planning Board July 8 meeting at 6:30 pm in Town Hall. The museum building is the historic Agricultural Building on Cornelius Elementary School campus. The conversion of the space from a school use to a civic use will […]
Special edition of concert; register now for free Zoom event
July 1. Music at St. Alban’s will present a special edition of its concert series with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. “A Morning of Music and Conversation” will feature lutenist and guitarist William Simms. Join us via Zoom on July 22 at 11 am for a performance followed byquestions and answers. Simms is an active performer […]
