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A demolition celebration by the book
Aug. 16. What do you do when you’re going to demolish a library? You celebrate, according to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. “We wanted to celebrate this demolition to mark the start of a new beginning in Uptown Charlotte,” library CEO Marcellus Turner said. The demolition of the Main Library in Uptown Charlotte will be methodical, […]
NC is 10th most impacted state by natural disasters
Aug. 16. With the deadliest US wildfires ever estimated to have caused $5.5 billion in damage and claimed more than 100 lives in Hawaii, a new WalletHub study says North Carolina is No. 10 on the list of states most impacted by natural disasters. Hawaii came in at No. 38, while Mississippi and Louisiana came […]
Planning Board approves Mills Market
Aug. 15. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board unanimously approved Mills Market, a 250,000-square-foot mixed-use project planned for downtown Cornelius. The approval last night comes with conditions, most of which are standard rezoning issues. The project is on a prime parcel: 2.3 acres on the south side of Catawba Avenue, just east of Meridian, […]
Heat Advisory in effect 11 am to 8 pm
Aug. 15. There’s another Heat Advisory issued for today by the National Weather Service. Heat indices are expected to exceed 100 before showers and thunderstorms arrive later this afternoon; chance of precipitation is 50 percent. The National Weather Service reminds us to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Aug. 15. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds June 22-July 17. 6/22/23 $659,000 South Creek Construction to Richard Lautenslager & Jane Kelly, 16036 Ayla Ln. 6/22/23 $100,000 BiPart Development to South Creek Construction, Lot 194 The Forest at Bailey’s Glen 6/26/23 $550,000 Towne Living at Washam Potts to George […]
The story behind the vote on Cornelius Commerce Center
ANALYSIS | By Dave Vieser Aug. 15. From a reporter’s point of view Monday July 17 was one of the more interesting nights at Town Hall in years. A rezoning application for a commercial project on Bailey Road was withdrawn by applicant Drew Thigpen of Greenway Gibbons Properties to the loud applause of nearly 80 attendees. […]
Prepare for hot hot hot weather today, tomorrow
Aug. 14. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory as temps head toward the mid-90s today and lower 90s tomorrow. The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide free transportation to county libraries as well as recreation centers, including the Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road in Cornelius. Weather Sun and clouds […]
Mills Market: Planning Board to review key downtown project tonight
Aug. 14. By Dave Vieser. Mills Market, a 2.3 acre mixed-use project planned for downtown Cornelius, will be reviewed this evening by the Planning Board. If the planners give it an OK, the project will then move on for a crucial town board rezoning public hearing, most likely to be held in September. The project […]
Back 2 School Bash is Saturday
Aug. 14. The Back 2 School Bash will be held Saturday Aug.19 at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park behind Cornelius Elementary. There will be inflatables, face painting, crafts and games as well as a showing of “Finding Nemo” at 8 pm. The event, which is free to attend, runs 6 pm to 10 pm.
Weekly calendar Aug. 14 – 20: You know there’s music and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Aug. 14 The Lake Norman Marine Commission 7 pm | Aug. 14. The Lake Norman Marine Commission will discuss changes made to boat rental and charter boat regulations, effective in January 2024. Anyone wishing to make a public comment should sign up prior to the start of the meeting. All comments are […]
