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No emergency at McGuire Nuclear Station; sirens were a mistake
Jan. 19. Mary Kathryn Green, a Duke Energy spokeswoman, said the McGuire Nuclear Station is operating safely and there is no emergency. Duke Energy is working with local and state emergency offices to determine how the alarm went off inadvertently for the McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville, she said. A local law enforcement source told […]
Cornelius-based non-profit gets $3 million in ARPA funding
Jan. 19. By Dave Yochum. Carolina Farm Trust, the Cornelius-based nonprofit organization addressing food insecurity, will receive a $3 million grant from the American Rescue Plan, part of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners funding for 75 local projects. It’s part of the $34.2 million the county has set aside for food support services, medical […]
Town Board tightens up accessory dwelling regulations
Jan. 19. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has adopted new regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in order to limit the number of such units throughout the town and better control density. An ADU is a dwelling unit on a permanent foundation containing areas for sleeping, cooking and sanitation, separate from and incidental […]
Weekender Jan. 20-22: Theater, lights, art and a big reveal
Calendar Sponsors Highlights of weekend events: Friday, Jan. 20 Live Music Friday 7:30-10:30 pm | Jan. 20. Matt Bush (classic rock, country). Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. The Man in Black 8 pm | Jan. 20. Advance ticket, $25; at the door $35. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius. The Embers 7-10 […]
Town Board agrees to rezone landmark property for single-family homes
Jan. 18. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved a rezoning for a 3.9 acre parcel on Smith Circle. Applicant Steve Terpak plans to develop a 12-lot, single-family residential subdivision at that location. The stately mansion that was once the home of the Smith family will eventually be demolished. The density of the […]
You’re invited to share thoughts on county spending plan
Jan. 18. Share your priorities with Mecklenburg County leaders as they begin plan a budget for next year. A community workshop is scheduled for 6:30 pm Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the North Mecklenburg Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius. Learn more about Mecklenburg County programs and how your tax dollars pay for them […]
Piper’s at Galway Hooker closes while developing a ‘new concept’
Jan. 17. By TL Bernthal. Piper’s at Galway Hooker closed this month, but a new concept is promised for this spring at 17044 Kenton Drive in Cornelius. “We thank you for being a great guest. Keep a look out for a new concept this spring,” the message on its voicemail says. The website explains it […]
Public meeting Thursday for Growth Management Task Force recommendations
Jan. 17. By Dave Vieser. A meeting to explain the Land Use Plan recommendations made by the town’s Growth Management Task Force (GMTF) will be held Thursday Jan. 19 from 5 to 7 pm in Town Hall. The GTMF was formed after the new Town Board took office in 2021, and comes as a result […]
Survey: NC ranks fifth for driving; Charlotte, 35th for congestion
Jan. 17. With traffic congestion costing US drivers an average of 51 hours and $869 during 2022, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States to Drive in. NC came in at No. 5, with Iowa in the top spot for the best state to drive, followed by Georgia, Ohio […]
UiC highlights for 2022
Jan. 17. While Unity in Community is looking forward to its fifth anniversary celebration, the group also took time to look at what was accomplished in 2022. 4 large group meetings: January’s theme was The Color of Law Study book study with guest speakers Staisha Hamilton and Joe Clifford In April, the first in-person/Zoom hybrid […]
