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ASC opportunity for artists interested in ‘Going Public’
March 6. ASC is accepting qualifications from professional, regional artists for participation in Going Public: A Public Art Incubator. This series of workshops will help artists better understand the process behind public art, from applying to commissions and working with stakeholders and communities to making their vision a reality. The new deadline to apply is Monday, […]
County to conduct controlled burn nearby this afternoon
March 6. The Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today at Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge. The burn is expected to start about noon and smoke will affedt air quality in the downwind are for two to three hours. The refuge is located off Neck Road in Huntersville. The county recommends, to […]
Unity in Community encourages residents to voice support for affordable housing
March 6. Unity in Community is urging residents to attend tonight’s Town Board meeting to show support for affordable housing in Cornelius. During the meeting, a public hearing on the recommendations of the Land Use Task Force is scheduled. Land use policies that limit density and building heights may make it difficult to impossible to […]
Weekly calendar March 6-12: Music, comedy, trivia, euchre and more
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, March 7 Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays 5-10 pm | March 7. Food truck and half off tequila flights. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Music Bingo 6:30-8:30 pm | March 7. Three rounds of prizes and free to play. Eleven Lakes Brewing, 10228 Bailey Rd. Suite 201, Cornelius. Thinkin’ & […]
Central Piedmont to offer teacher certificates
March 3. Interested in becoming a teacher, but you don’t have a teaching certificate? Central Piedmont Community College will launch a licensing program in August for bachelor-degree graduates who are considering a career in the elementary school classroom. For more info, email Jennifer Perkins, chair of the Teacher Preparation Pathway Program.
Bence Hoyle, former Cornelius police chief, is retiring as chief in Huntersville
March 3. Huntersville Police Chief Bence Hoyle will retire in June after 37 years in law enforcement, nearly 20 of them with the Huntersville Police Dept. and a dozen years as chief of police in Cornelius as well. Major Barry Graham will be promoted to chief upon Hoyle’s retirement. Background Hoyle was Cornelius’ chief when […]
Police blotter: Feb. 22-28
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230223092 Larceny 19807 Burton Ln 15:25:22 02/23/23 CAA Quick Trip 230224097 Fraud 8231 Magnolia Estates Dr 15:25:00 02/24/23 ASN First Horizon Bank 230226099 Larceny 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd 19:27:04 02/26/23 CLO Sweet Cakes Bakery 230227079 Larceny Vehicle 10901 Bailey Rd […]
Atrium hospital plan comes before Town Board on Monday
March 3. By Dave Vieser. A final decision on the rezoning needed for the new 38 bed Atrium Hospital in Cornelius is on the Town Board agenda this coming Monday. All indications point to approval. The plan The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, doing business as Atrium Health, plans to build a 38-bed hospital containing 282,000 square […]
Weekend Weather: Windy
March 3. Beware possible thunderstorms this afternoon, with wind gusts up to 32 mph. On Saturday and Sunday, take advantage of lovely spring days with temps in the mid-60s and breezy conditions Saturday, not so much on Sunday. Friday: High near 70. 70% chance of precipitation. Thunderstorms possible after 4 pm; wind gusts up to […]
Tommy’s appliance tips
March 3. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Starting this month, Tommy will offer the community his advice for various appliances. Dishwashers today move much less water, so they have to run longer to achieve the same […]
