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Huntersville board meeting delayed a day for MLK Jr. Day closing
Jan. 16. The Town Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 17, instead of its usual Monday date. Town offices are closed Monday, Jan. 16, for Martin Luther King Day Jr. The board meeting on Jan. 17 will be at 6 pm at Town Hall, 101 Huntersville-Concord Road. A pre-meeting to discuss the Draft […]
Town offices closed in observance of holiday, and MLK Jr. Day celebrations
Jan. 13. Town offices are closes in Lake Norman, and some events are planned to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Cornelius The Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., and offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17. The Town Board meeting will be moved to Tuesday, Jan. 17, as well. Garbage and recycling will […]
Sustainable Electricity We Can Rely On
Jan. 12. [Opinion] By Gov. Roy Cooper. North Carolinians deserve reliable, sustainable electricity at a reasonable cost, but because of increasingly severe weather and aging fossil fuel plants, that result could be less certain. That’s why we now have a plan to ensure more reliable and sustainable electricity by moving more quickly toward low-cost renewable […]
E-books a million: Char-Meck Library hits a record
Jan. 12. A record-breaking 1.7 million digital books were checked out from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in 2022, highlighting the importance of e-books, audiobooks and other digital content. Top 5 e-book titles 1. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave 2. Verity by Colleen Hoover 3. Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty 4. The Paris Apartment by […]
Volunteers needed Jan. 26 to help in homeless count
Jan. 11. Volunteers are needed to help throughout the day Thursday, Jan. 26, for the PIT (Point-in-Time) Count. They is when the community comes together to survey each person experiencing sheltered or unsheltered homelessness on one night. For the 2023 PIT Count, Charlotte-Mecklenburg will return to leaning on volunteers—more than 100 volunteers needed—to complete the […]
Davidson Lands Conservancy announces campaign to raise $1.75 million
Jan. 12. Davidson Lands Conservancy announced the public launch of the Now & Forever Campaign to raise money for sustainability projects and high-impact projects. John Griffith, board member and Development Committee chairman, said the campaign has raised $850,000 in the quiet phase. The overall goal is $1,750,000. The organization will now reach out to the […]
Weekender: Why not start today and plan for music, fireworks, euchre and more
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Jan. 12 Cocktails & Curling 6- 7:30 pm | Jan. 12. Wear comfortable clothing and rubber soled athletic shoes for this abbreviated version of learn-to-curl events; includes a drink at the bar. $30. Must register. Charlotte Curling, 6525 Old Statesville Rd., Charlotte. Live Karaoke 7:30 pm | Jan. 12. Hosted by Thomas […]
Cornelius Elementary’s Robotics Team goes to state championships Jan. 21-22
Jan. 11. Cornelius Elementary’s Robotics Team was awarded the Judge’s Award in the NC FIRST Lego League (FLL) Challenge qualifying tournament held at Olympic High School in Charlotte, and scored high enough to advance to the State Championship. The Judge’s Award is presented to the team that excelled in all aspects of the competition: Robotics, […]
Police: Incidents, arrests, citations Dec. 21-Jan. 3
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 221221063 Fraud 18602 Balmore Pines Ln 11:23:00 12/21/22 ASN Zartman, David 221221119 Larceny 20125 N Main St 19:58:00 12/21/22 CAA Food Lion 221222060 B&E Vehicle Robbins Preserve Rd 10:23:00 12/22/22 ASN 221222063 Larceny 19621 Statesville Rd 10:57:23 12/22/22 ASN NAPA […]
It’s time to navigate a safer, fun time on Lake Norman
Jan. 11. By TL Bernthal. Lake lovers and leaders are charting a course to a different — and safer —boating season on Lake Norman in 2023. About 120 participants from 80 organizations came together recently to help change the culture around Lake Norman recreational safety. Mike Hauser, executive director of the non-profit Calvin Newman Youth […]
