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Here’s how Smithville’s anniversary is counted as the 50th
Feb. 28. In calculating the 50th anniversary of Smithville during Black History Month this year, the Smithville Community Coalition includes the years of community struggle and hope that led up to the vote in 1980 that officially made the neighborhood part of the Town of Cornelius. Some people have asked the coalition how it came […]
CATS app: Meetings on new on-demand service start soon
Feb. 28. Beginning Thursday, March 2, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host several in-person and virtual public meetings to gather public input on the upcoming microtransit initiative. Microtransit is an on-demand, ride-sharing service that will provide curb-to-curb trips within select zones, as well as on-demand connections to area hubs, like Park and Rides. The […]
LKN bass tourney, on Discovery and Outdoor channels, has top prize of $300K
Feb. 28. The five-day Redcrest 2023 Bass Pro Tour tournament, set for March 8-12 at Blythe Landing, will be broadcast on Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel. The Major League Fishing event showcases the top 40 Bass Pro Tour anglers from the 2022 season. They will compete for the top prize of $300,000. “The big wildcard […]
Party like it’s your birthday, in Mooresville
Feb. 27. The Town of Mooresville will hold a 150th birthday festival from noon to 4 pm in downtown Mooresville on Saturday from noon to 4 pm. Known as Mooresville Day, the event includes activities, vendors, businesses, and organizations that are quintessentially Mooresville. Activities include rides, simulators, bounce houses, trackless train, gem mining, Enchanted Garden, […]
Weekly calendar Feb. 27 – March 5: Lectures for learning, music, dance, Purim carnival
Calendar Sponsors Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Monday, Feb. 27 ‘Talking Black in America: Roots’ film and discussion 7 – 9 pm | Feb. 27. “Talking Black in America: Roots” film and discussion with linguist Walt Wolfram from the […]
Townley Road work taking a little longer in Birkdale Village
Feb. 27. A part of Townley Road in Birkdale Village could be closed longer than the originally anticipated four or so weeks for water line construction. The Town of Huntersville announced that as part of the new Cheesecake Factory project in Birkdale Village, a portion of Townley Road could be closed for up to three […]
Concerns raised about Medic’s proposed response changes
Feb. 27. By Dave Vieser. Response protocol changes recommended by Mecklenburg County Medic were not well received at the most recent Cornelius Town Board Meeting. Concern was voiced by town and fire officials over a change which would call on fire department units to reduce their use of lights and sirens en route to lower […]
Zillow says Charlotte No. 1 hottest US market
Feb. 26. By Dave Yochum. Charlotte is the nation’s hottest housing market for 2023 according to Zillow, the high-tech real-estate marketplace company with nationwide listings, analysis and information. The rest of the Top 10, after Charlotte, are: Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Nashville, Jacksonville, Fla., Kansas City, Miami, Atlanta and Philadelphia. Charlotte jumped from No. 5 on […]
Police blotter: Feb. 15-Feb. 21
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230217055 B&E Vehicle 8133 Forest Shadow Cir 09:29:34 02/17/23 ASN Siegel, Stacey 230219058 Fraud 1208 Inn Keepers Way 11:07:37 02/19/23 ASN Elliott, Jonathan 230220025 B&E Vehicle 18931 Cloverstone Cir 07:17:00 02/20/23 ASN Crowe, Richard 230221098 B&E Residential 21943 Riddles Ct […]
Weekend Weather: A mixed bag
Feb. 24. Enjoy the weather today—still warm and 70 but 10 degrees cooler than yesterday’s record-setter—because tomorrow will be wet and much cooler. Nice weather returns Sunday. Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, high near 70. Saturday: Showers, mainly before noon, chance of rain after 1. High near 52. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 66. Monday: […]
