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Fingerprinting appointments now available
Fingerprinting is available at the Cornelius Police Department during the following times by appointment only: Tuesday 9-11 am Wednesday 6-8 pm Thursday 9-11 am Saturday 9-11 am Residents and businesses: no fee Non-Residents: $10. Please bring the necessary fingerprint cards. Must have valid photo identification available for verification prior to being fingerprinted. To request an […]
Huntersville Downtown Plan volunteer opportunities
June 16. The Huntersville Board of Commissioners has authorized the development of a Downtown Plan and a Steering Committee will be appointed this summer to serve for nine to 12 months to work with town staff and consultants. The Downtown Plan Steering Committee include 11-15 Huntersville stakeholders, representing Downtown interests, neighborhoods near the Downtown and the […]
COVID-19 update June 15
June 15. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 272 new COVID-19 cases statewide and four new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. The positive test rate rose to 2.7 percent statewide. Today’s increase in new cases was the smallest since June 2. The number of new deaths is the lowest this year. […]
W. Catawba widening: Delays ahead
June 15. By Dave Vieser. It looks like the $50 million widening of West Catawba Avenue from Jetton Road to Sam Furr Road will not be completed until 2027. Indeed, construction is still several years away from starting. Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron provided an update on local road improvements at Monday’s Planning Board meeting. […]
Home sales
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 4/19/21 $940,000 Steven Paynter to Michel & Kathleen Murray, 20511 Bethelwood Ln. 4/22/21 $240,000 Michael Kenney & Donna Bost to Nettie & Ancil Sayers Jr., 18741 Nautical Dr. Unit 106 4/22/21 $1,575,000 Daniel Bree to Richard […]
Mayes Meadow: Point-counterpoint
Mayes Meadow, a new development with 160 single-family homes on farmland on Mayes Road, was approved by the Town Board in a 4-1 vote May 17. The concept of “rural preservation” was redefined to accommodate the project, causing disagreement among citizens and members of the Town Board, including Commissioner Michael Miltich and Jim Duke, the […]
Volunteers opportunities for tennis championships
June 15. More than 100 volunteers will help the Lake Norman Tennis Association and Visit Lake Norman host the US Tennis Association Adult State Championships this week. More than 90 teams and over 1,000 players from across the state will compete in the four-day tournament that starts June 17. Interested in volunteering? Visit lnta.org or […]
NC Sen. Marcus hosts online Town Hall June 16
June 15. NC Sen. Natasha Marcus will host an online Town Hall 7-8 pm Wednesday, June 16 that will include an MSN/assistant vice president at the Levine Cancer Institute who supports expanding healthcare access in North Carolina. Marcus will provide updates on legislative developments and give constituents an opportunity to ask questions. Attendees must sign […]
Today is Flag Day
June 14. Today is Flag Day, a national day of observance recognizes the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. This year marks the 244th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777, a nationally observed event proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. In 1949, US Congress designated June 14 […]
Lincolnton angler lands $300K in Texas bass tournament
June 14. A professional angler from Lincolnton has won the top prize—$300,000 in cash—at a tournament in Texas. Hank Cherry caught five bass Sunday that weighed 13 pounds, 1 ounce and won the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic with a three-day total of 50 pounds, 15 ounces. He is only the fourth angler in […]
