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Sewage spill near Nautique Blvd. is about 8,000 gallons
June 11. A “No Swim Advisory” has been issued for a cove near Nautique Boulevard due to a sewage spill. At approximately 8,000 gallons, it’s more than 10 times larger than any spill in Cornelius waters last year. It occurred at a private sanitary sewer manhole located at 21328 Nautique Boulevard. The discharge was caused […]
What’s your property tax bill going to look like?
June 9. By Dave Vieser. With both the town and county budgets adopted, property owners in Cornelius can figure out what their tax bills will be when they are mailed out this summer. Cornelius rate: .1731 County rate: .4731 The combined tax rate is .6462, with the county’s share at 73 percent. —Multiply the property […]
Father’s Day: A good time to reflect on being a dad
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show [June 9] When I was in high school, my mom got me a copy of “Life’s Little Instruction Book.” It was pocket-sized, had a red tartan cover, and offered “511 suggestions, observations, and reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life.” The book ended up on the […]
Weekend Weather
June 9. The weekend weather looks awesome with slightly cooler temps today (Friday), mid-80s Saturday and Sunday. Plenty of sun until Sunday afternoon when there’s a chance of showers and T-storms after 2 pm. Friday: Sunny, high 79-80 Saturday: Sunny, high near 84. Sunday: High near 85, chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2. Monday: […]
Weekender June 8-11: Car show, live music and more
Thursday, June 8 Thursdays on Main 6 pm | June 8. The Embers, Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis. Live at LangTree 6:30 – 9 pm | June 8. 3rd Rail, high energy rock’n’roll. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Senior Dance 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed […]
Cornelius home and property sales
June 8. These recent property transactions in Cornelius were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds April 21-May 19. Cornelius 4/21/23 $675,000 Providence Real Estate Group to Mitchell & Ann Levine, 14116 Cameron Elise Dr. 4/21/23 $487,000 South Creek Construction to Providence Real Estate Group, Lot 89 Bailey’s Forest 4/21/23 $135,000 Bailey Forest Development […]
Boone, Partee announce plans to run for mayor of Huntersville
June 8. A contest for Huntersville mayor is shaping up this fall after Mayor Melinda Bales announced her intentions to run for NC House of Representatives District 98, which is currently held by John Bradford. Two sitting commissioners, Dan Boone and Derek Partee, have announced they will run for mayor. The mayor’s office, like the […]
Ready to sell, or do you want to stay put?
June 7. Allen Tate Realtors will hold a reception and presentation June 14 called “Preparing Your Home to Sell or Stay.” The reception starts at 5:30 pm at the Allen Tate office, 19460 Old Jetton Road. The experts will explain what simple updates will freshen, organize, and modernize your home for your enjoyment now, as […]
Farmland ripe for new development
DEVELOPMENT | By Dave Vieser June 7. A bucolic piece of farmland on Bailey Road, which represents the once rural side of Cornelius, has been targeted for a zoning change, which would permit the construction of a five-building, 203,000 square foot commercial center. However, nearby residents have raised concerns about the proposal, to the extent […]
Officer Lex: Retired and ready to take it easy
June 7. Dave Vieser. At their June 5 meeting, the Town Board honored a retiring police dog, Lex, a Cornelius Police canine officer since 2017. “Due to health conditions that would put Lex at high risk in his working police dog role, we requested his official retirement,” said Police Chief David Baucom. Commissioners concurred, unanimously […]
