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New Huntersville brewery has been a “long time coming”
May 8. By Jason Benavides. 760 Craft Works is the Huntersville craft brewery that the locals have been waiting for. “I think it’s a great addition to downtown. It has a fun atmosphere,” said Marisa Gast, of Huntersville. Originally planned for Cornelius , owners Wagner Ramsey and his son Trey fell into fate when the […]
Cornelius Commerce Center faces tough review
May 8. By Dave Vieser. A commercial center comprised of five flex buildings across from Bailey Park faces a tough review as it continues its journey through the Cornelius approval process. Neighbors have already voiced opposition and just last week, a key member of the Town Board indicated he will not support the request at […]
Weekly calendar May 8-14: Check out the fun events this week
Calendar Sponsors Wednesday, May 10 Comedy Night 8-10 pm | May 10. Tickets $15-20. Lost Worlds Brewing, Cornelius. Thursday, May 11 Dance Without Limits Noon – 1 pm | May 11. A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels. Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps […]
Fire Marshal says second Bexley fire in 2 days was accidental
Screen grab: Cornelius Lemley Fire Dept. photo of Friday’s fire May 6. By Dave Yochum. There’s been another fire in the Bexley apartment complex just east of I-77 off Catawba but fire officials say this one was accidental. The cause of the first fire, which occurred late Wednesday afternoon, is undetermined. Everyone was evacuated safely. […]
Red Cross providing help to fire victims
May 5. Red Cross volunteers are helping residents displaced by the fire at Bexley Apartments on Sterling Bay Lane late Wednesday afternoon. The Red Cross Disaster Action Team is helping around 20 people with everything from emergency financial assistance to one-on-one support for additional resources and organizations. How to help You can make a gift […]
Reverse fishing at Blythe Landing
May 5. The Lake Norman Marine Commission and Duke Energy received a shipment of sterile grass carp Thursday and dumped it straight into Lake Norman. The sterile carp can eat up to three times their body weight in hydrilla—invasive aquatic weeds—every day. The number of fish introduced each year is based on surveys of weed […]
Weekend weather: Wet Saturday, near 80 on Sunday
May 5. This chilly weather pattern is [slowly] coming to an end, but there’s a chance of rain Saturday before it warms up on Sunday. Friday: Partly sunny, high near 73. Saturday: 30 percent chance of rain, high near 71. Sunday: 40 percent chance of precip, high near 79. Monday: 40 percent chance of precip, […]
Check out Hello Huntersville and have some fun
May 5. The Hello Huntersville – the annual arts and cultural event – will be noon to 6 pm Sunday, May 7, at Veterans Park. The event will be filled with local food trucks, breweries, craft vendors, splatter art, ice sculpture showdown, whimsical characters, and more. Event admission, parking and activities are free to the […]
When it comes to sports, the calendar isn’t good for weddings
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show May 5. I proposed to my girlfriend at the pinnacle of Kings Mountain on a sunny day 20 years ago, and as we descended, the as-yet-to-be-named Mother of Dragons began planning our wedding, including potential dates. “I think we should do it in October,” she said. I politely declined […]
