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Wildlife Commission announces 2023-2024 proposed rule changes
Dec. 14. Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced the 2023-2024 proposed changes to inland fishing, hunting, trapping, game land and other regulated activities; the public comment period runs into January 2023. No public hearings will be held locally, but a virtual hearing will be held on Jan. 19. Registration is required to receive a meeting link to […]
Variances approved for Home Depot, Total Wine
Dec. 12. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday Dec. 12 meeting, the Cornelius Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance which will permit Home Depot to add a tool rental operation. The addition will be on the east side of the building, close to Hwy. 21/Statesville Road. Background The US equipment rental market is growing. […]
Cornelius attempts to preserve history, accommodate development
Dec. 13. By Mike McGinnis. Three components make up the rich history of Cornelius. To begin with there are an abundance of stories, pictures, relics, artifacts, and history of the town of Cornelius. Secondly, Cornelius is the home to Smithville, one of the oldest African-American communities in Mecklenburg County. And the third historic element is […]
Budget survey open through Jan. 13
Dec. 13. The FY24 Budget Survey is out, and residents can let town leaders know what matters most. The survey takes a few minutes to complete. Rank priorities on a scale of 1 to 10; there are five brief questions about how the Town can best tailor the budget to meet needs and expectations. The […]
Tips to prevent theft from your front porch
Dec. 13. Package thefts spike over the holiday season, and the Cornelius Police Department offers these tips on how to prevent thievery: —Select delivery options that require a signature. —Install a security or doorbell camera. —Pick up packages at the Post Office or use a package locker. —Don’t have packages delivered when you’re away from […]
Board of Adjustment will rule on Total Wine sign
Dec. 12. By Dave Vieser. New sign options for the Total Wine store on Torrence Chapel Road will be considered for a variance by the Board of Adjustment at tonight’s meeting. In addition, the sign locations have been changed. “Total Wine will be located in the northern portion of the former Stein Mart location” said […]
Christmas in Davidson drew crowd of 50,000, town leaders estimate
Dec. 12. Christmas in Davidson drew more than 50,000 people during the three nights it was held earlier this month, a spokeswoman and Mayor Rusty Knox say. “We have always tried to have activities along Main Street to help spread the crowd out and give people more options of things to do,” says Kim Fleming, […]
He’s a Navy pilot in training
Dec. 12. William Huss recently graduated from Naval Officers Training Command Newport, Rhode Island. Huss received the Thomas Eadie award for top student in academics, physical and military training. He will report to Pensacola, Fla., for naval aviation training. Huss is a graduate of South Lake Christian Academy and UNC Wilmington. His parents are Cindy […]
Weekly calendar Dec. 12-18: Lighted boat parade, Advent services, Organ at Davidson and more
Calendar Sponsors Dec. 12 Advent Contemplative Practice 7-7:45 pm | Dec. 12. Come for a time of sacred practice. You may bring a candle/s to light. Zoom link; meeting ID: 775 653 882. Organ at Davidson 7:30 pm | Dec. 12. Charles Frost, long-time Presbyterian organist, presents a night of Advent and Christmas music on organ. […]
Town leaders seek Davidson residents’s input on veterans monument
Dec. 12. The Davidson community is invited to attend the next meeting about the proposed Veterans Monument at 5 pm Monday, Dec. 12, at Davidson Town Hall. Davidson staff is working on the development and construction of a Veterans Monument and is seeking the support of Davidson residents, including those who have served. The effort […]
