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April 17 last day to file an informal appeal of property assessment
April 17. The median increase for residential property values in Mecklenburg County was 43 percent, while the median increase for commercial property was 77 percent, according to the Assessor’s Office. If your property valuation looks too high, you can appeal, but today is the last day to file informally. There’s no cost to do so, […]
Weekly calendar: Earth Day events, concerts and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, April 17 Cornelson Distinguished Lecture: Edward B. Barbier 7:30 PM – 8:30 pm | April 17. Edward B. Barbier’s main expertise is environmental and resource economics as well as international environmental policy. His latest book is Economics for a Fragile Planet, Cambridge University Press. This event is free and open to the […]
Cornelius dilemma: Growth brings conflicting opinions
April 17. By Dave Vieser. As Cornelius continues to grow, many well-meaning residents find themselves on opposite sides of two major issues: Managed growth and affordable housing. Two separate town-appointed committees, the Growth Management Task Force (GMTF) and the Mayor’s Housing Study Committee, have issued recommendations to the Town Board, and town officials are working […]
Archery range targets May 20 opening
April 17. The archery range at Fisher Farm Park is almost ready. Mecklenburg County has completed building the archery range. News of the archery range was announced in January. Fisher Farm is 200 acres of land protected by environmental easements. The archery range will add to the passive recreation options allowed within the easement, while not […]
Confederate monuments will be topic of UiC large group meeting this month
April 14. Guest speaker Hilary N. Green, Davidson College, professor of Africana Studies, will explore the topic “Confederate Monuments — what’s all the fuss?” at the Unity in Community large group meeting Saturday, April 29. Green will speak on what was the catalyst for the Civil War, the aftermath and the purpose of monuments, including […]
Celebrate Earth Day at Earth Jam on Saturday
April 14. Cornelius Parks and Recreation and Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists are putting on Earth Jam 2023 this Saturday. This free event – 4-7 p.m. is at Robbins Park, 17738 W. Catawba Ave.. – is a great way to come together as a community to celebrate Earth Day, eat delicious food, listen to live music, […]
Weekend weather
April 14. It’s another mixed bag weather-wise, with showers Friday, sunny skies Saturday and a chance of showers and T-storms Sunday. Friday: Possible showers and T-storms mainly between 3 pm and 5 pm. High near 74. Possible evening storms. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 78. Sunday: Chance of showers, T-storms possible after 1 pm. Partly […]
The harm inflicted by Confederate monuments
April 14. [Analysis] By Kelan Lyons/NC Newsline. Every October, Ronda Taylor-Bullock’s hometown would come alive on Goldston’s Old Fashion Day. Vendors would line the streets of the small rural community, selling wares and performing music. But there was one booth that wasn’t for her, a Black child. It made her feel unsafe, even though no […]
Restore reopens after 2-month renovation
April 14. Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region officially reopened the newly renovated Cornelius Restore with a ribbon-cutting courtesy of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. The Cornelius Restore, one of six retail operations run by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, got a $400,000 update. The N. Main Street location was closed […]
Police blotter: April 5-11
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230405103 Larceny 20420 W Catawba Av 16:02:00 04/05/23 ASN West Marine 230410108 Fraud 20520 Chartwell Center Dr 17:35:49 04/10/23 ASN Lake Norman Hyundai 230411012 B&E Vehicle 18927 Statesville Rd 02:09:00 04/11/23 ASN Rice, Dakota 230411012 B&E Vehicle 18927 Statesville Rd […]
