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Smithville leaders will march to Town Hall to support revitalization plan
April 14. By Dave Yochum. Members of the Smithville Community Coalition, Smithville residents and supporters will march to Town Hall on Monday to show support for a multimillion-dollar revitalization plan that would tap into the town’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. The march will assemble at 4:30 pm at Union Bethel AME Zion Church and […]
RSVP for Newsmakers Breakfast Thursday
April 18. The challenges and benefits of historic preservation as well as new approaches to preservation will be the topic of a Newsmakers Breakfast at The Peninsula Club this Thursday. Speakers include Mecklenburg County forensic historian Michael Jeffcoat, historic preservation advocate Abigail Jennings and historian Dan Morrill. Jennings and her husband have restored the former […]
Weekend agenda April 15-18: Easter weekend
April 15: A morning with the Easter Bunny April 15 A Morning with the Easter Bunny 10 am – noon. Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy Easter-themed crafts, snacks and a chance to take a photo with Peter Cottontail. Don’t forget to bring your camera or smartphone to this free event. Cain Center for […]
Alexander Farm project: First you Z it…then you don’t
April 13. By Dave Vieser. For those who recently saw the public hearing “Z” signs posted on the Alexander Farm development site—only to be removed a few days later—here’s the scoop. The signs were posted last month when Florida-based WIN Development appealed a decision by the town which wouldn’t permit them to build more senior […]
Happy Easter Weekend
April 14. We’re looking at a typical early spring weekend, not too hot, with some storms here and there. Isolated showers and t-storms today (Thursday) and a high around 76. Good Friday and Saturday will be in the mid-70s with a chance of rain on Saturday, not to mention possible t-storms in the afternoon. In […]
Police blotter: April 6-12
As reported by Cornelius Police… Incidents 220407138 Fraud 21440 Catawba Av 18:05:12 04/07/22 ACT Desch, Thomas 220408095 Fraud 20400 W Catawba Av 17:12:00 04/08/22 ACT 220411051 Fraud 21440 Catawba Av 10:08:00 04/11/22 ASN Burch, Kathy 220411066 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 11:55:00 04/11/22 CAA Home Depot 220412041 Larceny 22415 Market St 09:42:58 04/12/22 ACT Ryberg, Kelsi […]
Town offices in Cornelius and Davidson close on Good Friday
April 14. Cornelius and Davidson town offices will be closed Friday and re-open on Monday. Garbage and recycling pick up will remain on a regular pick-up schedule in Cornelius and Davidson. The Post Office will be open. Good Friday is not a federal holiday, although many businesses and municipalities recognize it as a holiday. North […]
Operation CROPS Day coming to Cornelius community garden
April 13. Habitat for Humanity is planning a community garden work day at the Cornelius garden on Saturday, April 23. The event is called Operation CROPS Day, named for Community Revitalize Own Prepare Share & educate. What is CROPS Day? Habitat for Humanity says it’s a day to come together and serve the Cornelius […]
Local nonprofit raises awareness about water conservation and climate change
April 13. With a focus on educating the community and nudging more people to get involved in the fight for conservation support and providing quality entertainment with a message, MadElf Arts and Education prepares to launch shows MadElf Arts and Education, a Mecklenburg county non-profit organization working to create a path for conservation advocacy with […]
Davidson home sales
These recent property transactions in Davidson were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds 2/25/22 $655,000 Standard Pacific of the Carolinas to Anjali & Wardell Griffin, 15733 Queens Trail Dr. 2/28/22 $450,000 Thomas Fischer to Holly & William MacFalls III, 111 N. Faulkner Way 2/28/22 $606,000 Standard Pacific of the Carolinas to David Contorno […]
