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Strong bipartisan support highlighted approval of transit tax referendum
June 27. House Bill 948 — a proposal to allow a 1-cent countywide tax referendum to address transportation needs — has rolled through both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly and will go to the governor for his signature. If approved by voters, the one-cent tax would fund a mix of transportation improvements, including […]
New marine commission takes effect July 1
June 27. A new nine-member Lake Norman Marine Commission, with commissioners from Lincoln, Catawba, Mecklenburg and Iredell counties, is expected to provide coordinated governance for Lake Norman regarding public recreation, water quality and safety. The reconstituted commission will actively engage with Duke Energy, Charlotte Water, first responders, environmental experts, community members and many other stakeholder […]
Cool off: Chimney Rock State Park reopens today
June 27. Chimney Rock State Park is reopening this afternoon exactly nine months after Hurricane Helene swept through the region. The first reservations begin at 2:30 pm. (Gates will be closed prior to 2:30 pm.) Regular hours of 8:30 to 4:30 will resume June 28. The only open route into Chimney Rock is NC 9 […]
EarthTalk: What is Pollinator Month?
What is Pollinator Month all about and how can I participate? —E.T., via email June 27. Every June, people around the world celebrate Pollinator Month. It’s a time to recognize the huge role that bees, butterflies, birds, bats and others play in keeping our environment and food systems going. A big part of that is […]
Big Day at the Lake adjusts event due to algae bloom
June 26. With an abundance of caution and a steadfast commitment to the safety and well-being of the children and boat hosts, organizers of Big Day at the Lake have made the difficult decision to cancel the boating portion of this year’s event due to the algae bloom situation on Lake Norman. While this change […]
Weekender June 26-29: Last chance to see Head Over Heels, euchre tourney and lots of music
Thursday, June 26 LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | June 26. The Walter Finley Music Band; Americana artist. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, June 27 McGuire’s free, annual summer concert 8:30 pm |June 27. Celebrate America with the Charlotte Symphony. Spread your blanket, relax and enjoy a variety of patriotic, classical and pop […]
PAVE Act advances in NC Senate
July 26. By Dve Yochum. The NC Senate passed the second reading of House Bill 948, aka the Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements (P.A.V.E.) Act. The bill provides commuter rail funding as well as an estimated $100 million of new funding for roads in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville in the first five years. The P.A.V.E. […]
Police Blotter: June 18-24
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250618008 B&E Commercial 19905 W Catawba Av 02:37:58 06/18/25 ASN Apotheca 250618053 Larceny 20125 N Main St 16:23:00 06/18/25 CLO Food Lion 250618059 Fraud 19929 Madison Village Dr 19:10:07 06/18/25 ASN Kerry Slowik 250618092 Larceny 20832 Catawba Av 23:19:31 06/18/25 […]
Look for a crack-down on drunk boating July 4 weekend
June 25. Stay dry when you’re boating over the Independence Day holiday, local police warn. During the annual Operation Dry Water July 4-6, law enforcement officers will be on heightened alert for those violating boating under the influence laws. They’re serious Registration is open for local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies that would like […]
Long-time public servant will receive Order of the Long Leaf Pine
June 24. Gov. Josh Stein will induct former Cornelius Mayor and NC Sen. Jeff Tarte into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for a lifelong career in public service. According to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society website, the award honors “persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities […]
