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Cornelius home and property sales
June 15. These recent property transactions in Cornelius were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds April 25-May 17. 4/25/22 $540,000 Nancy Syage to Gary & Cary Hoert, 18750 Daymark Cr. 4/26/22 $1,100,000 Thomas & Vanessa Erickson to Murray Family Trust, 18300 Invergordon Ln. 4/27/22 $760,000 Sandra & Francis Harlow to Hong Mei Zhou […]
More River Run coming soon?
June 15. Developer River Run LP proposes to develop 50.9 acres at 18500 Shearer Road for a 90-unit residential development in Davidson. The parcel lies in the Neighborhood Edge Planning Area, which requires a minimum of 45 percent open space on-site and a mix of single-family and attached house building types. The proposal includes a […]
W. Catawba ridiculousness, Part 9
June 14. [Updated] By Dave Vieser. A $380,000 computerized traffic signal control system once hailed as “the answer” to heavy West Catawba Avenue traffic was quietly ditched last year by the Town of Cornelius. The system, known as Rhythm In-Sync, was supposedly designed to offer superior traffic light cycle timing based on real-time traffic, with […]
No one injured in early-morning Tropicana fire
June 14. By Dave Yochum. An early-morning fire at the Tropicana at 19830 W. Catawba caused extensive damage to the rear patio area. No one was hurt, but the Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville fire departments responded. Firefighters were dispatched at 4:41 am, and arrived at 4:45 am. Chief Guerry Barbee said the fire was controlled […]
Town wants NCDOT to greenlight more signs on DDI
June 14. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius officials are asking the NC Dept. of Transportation to install “Do Not Block Intersection” signs on the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Exit 28. “I witness motorists blocking traffic there on a daily basis,” said Commissioner Todd Sansbury. “Either people don’t understand how the DDI works or they purposely […]
Today is Flag Day
June 14. Today is Flag Day, the 245th anniversary of the adoption of the flag of the United States in 1777. Flag Day pays homage to this symbol of democracy and freedom that serves as a beacon for all Americans. All North Carolinians are encouraged to display the U.S. flag at full staff to honor […]
Charlotte Symphony returns to LKN two nights in June
June 13. The Charlotte Symphony is coming back to Lake Norman two nights in a row—June 17 and June 18—after a COVID absence. —The Summer Pops series returns to Duke Energy’s EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville on Friday, June 17. —It comes back to Bailey Road Park in Cornelius the next night, on […]
The late Tom Clark would be remembered with proposed redevelopment project in Davidson
June 13. By Dave Yochum. A proposal from the Thomas F. Clark Trust would preserve and expand upon historic buildings at 121-129 N. Main St. in Davidson. Prominent architect Chuck Travis, the former mayor of Cornelius and designer of some of the buildings in Birkdale Village, is the late Clark’s long-time architectural consultant. Clark, who […]
Eat at Sabi June 14 and support BBBS
June 13. Enjoy dining out on Tuesday, June 14 at Sabi Asian Bistro at 130 Harbour Place Dr. in Davidson and a portion of your order will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas Central Carolinas. The event is organized by Big Day at the Lake, an 18-year tradition on Lake Norman. […]
Weekly Agenda June 13-19: Concerts, fireworks, Juneteenth celebrations
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Mondays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: June 13 Cardio Funk 6:30-7:30 pm Mondays. Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center. $10 per class, pay at […]
