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Island estate in Huntersville on the market at $22 million
April 21. A celebrity-worthy estate known as Merancas Island has gone on the market for $22 million. The property near the south end of the lake in Huntersville is virtually an island unto itself, with little more than a driveway connecting the mainland to the 4.5 acre estate at 14051 Island Drive. Mecklenburg County records […]
Bethel Presbyterian has a new senior pastor
April 21. By Dave Yochum. You can call the new pastor at Bethel Presbyterian Pastor, Pastor Aaron, or just Aaron, but know that Aaron is pronounced with a long A, like faith. Moore, who came on board at Bethel in February, comes amidst change in the church nationwide. Bethel is an ECO church, the official […]
Weekend Weather
April 21. Goodbye warm-up, hello cool-down. Enjoy the dry sunny weather—82 degrees—today because cooler temps and rain arrive Saturday. The much-cooler temps extend well into next week. Sunday looks perfect. Friday: Sunny, breezy and a high near 82. Saturday: Rain, possible t-storms and high near 71. Sunday: Sunny, breezy and high near 67. Monday: Sunny, […]
Davidson Home Sales
April 21. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 2/21/23 $670,000 Nicole Lyman to Matthew Crim, 19752 Hagen Knoll Dr. 2/21/23 $780,000 Michelle & Stephen Clapp to Guy & Elizabeth Fisher, 227 Fairview Ln. 2/23/23 $637,500 HC Davidson Bay LLC to HC Davidson Walk LLC, Lots 31-35 Davidson Walk 2/24/23 […]
5 retailers coming to Birkdale Village soon
April 20. Five new retailers coming to Birkdale Village: Anthropologie, Evereve, Lilly Pulitzer Monkee’s and Southern Tribe. Also Girl Supply will be closing next month but Girl Tribe will be coming back in a new location. No word on that location or what’s going into the vacated space. These retailers come as part of North […]
Weekender April 20-22: Ladies Night Out, Jazz Up in Huntersville, Davidson College Symphony Orchestra
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, April 20 Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 7:30 PM – 9 pm | April 20. In this season finale concert, the DCSO performs Tchaikovsky’s monumental and virtuosic Symphony No. 4 and Beethoven’s jubilant homage to Baroque masters, The Consecration of the House Overture. Free and open to the public. […]
Police blotter: April 12-18
As reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230413051 Fraud 14914 Reese Finley Ln 09:39:16 04/13/23 CLO Talavera, Thelma 230414032 Fraud 16218 Sasanoa Dr 08:18:53 04/14/23 ASN Kerr, Laura 230416059 Larceny 19621 Statesville Rd 16:22:39 04/16/23 ASN NAPA Auto Parts 230417010 B&E Commercial 9208 Westmoreland Rd 03:03:37 04/17/23 ACT […]
Cornelius resident will run for NC Treasurer
April 20. By Dave Yochum. NC Rep. John Bradford, a Cornelius resident and former member of the Town Board, will run for North Carolina State Treasurer. The incumbent is Dale Folwell, who has announced plans to run for governor. Bradford, a Republican representing NC District 98, said his experience as Senior Chairman of the NC […]
Eureka: Gem St. Extension is open
April 20. By Dave Yochum. Who said they aren’t making new roads in Cornelius? The Gem Street extension—perfect for anyone who wants to get from South Main Street to Cornelius Elementary and points nearby—is complete. The new connection allows anyone on foot, in a car or on a bike to travel behind the Oak Street […]
Justin Christenbery: Painting with a broad brush
April 20. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius artist Justin Christenbery has completed a commission for a mural on the side of the building that houses 131 Main. It’s big and graphic: A 16-foot wide by six-foot tall photo-realistic painting of a grouper on the brick wall facing the interior parking lot. The 42-year-old artist has been […]
