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Juneteenth comes back to Plaza Midwood June 16-19
June 6. The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas will be held June 16-19 in Plaza Midwood, where the festival began at Thomas and Commonwealth avenues. Multi-cultural vendors will showcase food, art, music and culturally relevant specialty items. Here’s how the event is shaping up: —On Thursday, June 16th from 9 am to 4 pm, children […]
Town Board meeting tonight: Will they vote on the budget?
June 6. By Dave Vieser. The town’s staff plans to give Town Commissioners the opportunity to adopt the proposed $28.35 million 2023 fiscal year budget at tonight’s board meeting. The spending plan calls for a one-cent tax increase in the town tax rate. One-time ARPA funding Town Manager Andrew Grant said the proposed FY23 budget […]
With COVID cases on the increase, Meck County suggests higher level of caution
June 6. Mecklenburg County moved from Low/GreenCOVID-19 Community Level to Medium/Yellow as of Friday last week based on hospital beds being used, hospital admissions and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. The change from low to medium in the county reflects a “significant increase” in positive cases. Between May 13 and […]
Weekly Agenda June 6-12: There’s plenty to do to keep you busy
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 6 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 […]
Governor proclaims today Gun Violence Awareness Day
June 3. Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 3 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in North Carolina to raise awareness and remember the lives of those lost to gun violence. National Gun Violence Awareness Day, also known as #WearOrange Day, is also being recognized on June 3, 2022. “It’s past time for common sense reforms […]
NC Rep. Bradford requests $3 million for Smithville revitalization plan
June 3. NC Rep. John Bradford has submitted a formal NC House budget funding request for local projects, including $3 million for the Smithville redevelopment plan. The other requests include $150,000 for studying ocular melanoma, as well as $3 million for the Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics Center. For the Town of Davidson, Bradford has […]
Historic building downtown faces partial demolition
June 3. By Dave Yochum. There may be no saving a historic downtown building whose roof collapsed earlier this week. State inspectors yesterday directed the property owner to remove the second story. Owner Corner Oak LLC could not be reached for comment, but they are consulting with contractors and Mecklenburg County as to how the […]
Weekend weather: Giving us a break
June 3. There will be a mix of sun and clouds today, with highs around 82-84, similar to what’s ahead on Saturday and Sunday—although the weekend promises more sunshine than today. Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high of 84; Sunday, very much the same, according to our friends at the National Weather Service. […]
A major bump in the road to triple roundabouts
June 3. By Dave Vieser. The Torrence Chapel Road roundabouts may be in peril, as a result of a new analysis provided by the NC Dept. of Transportation. Indeed, the price-tag for three new roundabouts has jumped by some $11.5 million—and since the town would have to shoulder all of the increase, officials may be […]
Walk or bike a greenway on guided tour Saturday
June 3. Cornelius has been active in getting greenways in place in the past several years, focusing on its Emerald Necklace connecting where people live to where they shop, dine, recreate, and congregate. The town’s greenway plan counts on interconnectivity with Mecklenburg County and neighboring municipalities’ plans to broaden access for bicyclists and pedestrians. Join […]
