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Police Blotter: May 7-13
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250507009 B&E Vehicle 19501 Statesville Rd 05:20:00 05/07/25 ASN Multiple 250507072 Larceny 20028 Beard St 17:32:43 05/07/25 ASN Cecil Winstead 250507100 Larceny Vehicle 20435 Chartwell Center Dr 23:39:18 05/07/25 ASN Kenneth Carnes, Jr. 250509030 Larceny 18525 Statesville Rd 08:05:31 05/09/25 […]
Meck County manager’s proposed budget includes .96 cent increase in tax rate
May 15. By Dave Yochum. Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio is proposing a $2.5 billion budget with a 1.6%, or $39 million, increase over the current budget which ends June 30. It would mean a county tax rate of 49.27 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, or a 0.96-cent increase in the county tax […]
Davidson recognized for its Climate Action Plan
May 15. The Town of Davidson received the 2025 Sustain Charlotte Inspiring Government Agency Award for working to advance smart growth and sustainability through the adoption and implementation of the Town’s Climate Action Plan. Sustain Charlotte advocates for smart growth and transportation solutions to address Charlotte’s growing sustainability challenges. Every year, Sustain Charlotte recognizes outstanding […]
Weekender May 15 – 18: Festivals, music and more
Thursday, May 15 LangTree Live 6:30-p pm | May 15. Payton Velligan Band, multi-instrumentalist. Bring chairs and blankets. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, May 16 Live Under the Oaks 6-8 pm | May 16. Ryan Bumgardner. Bring your chairs or blankets. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville. Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May […]
May 15 is National Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 15. U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities are flying at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, May 15 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each year on May 15, the many men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty […]
Safe Summer Launch Day Saturday at Blythe Landing
May 15. The Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education, and Awareness Center will hold an “Annual Safe Summer Launch Day” this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at Blythe Landing Park. Lake officials will also dedicate a new Coast Guard Auxiliary Radio Station, an upgrade to safety communications, just in time for Safe Boating Week. […]
Who’s Cheapest: Check out local grocery prices
May 14. By TL Bernthal. While pundits and politicians pontificate about what can be done about grocery prices, the public is paying the price — that is, higher prices. The same list of items at Aldi, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Publix and The Fresh Market costs up to $6 more now than in October 2024. […]
Dan Boone announces plans to run for mayor of Huntersville
May 14. It’s official: Former Town Commissioner Dan Boone has officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Huntersville. He served eight years as Town Commissioner, where he was liaison to the police and fire departments, and Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics, and represented the town at the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization. He was also […]
USCG Auxiliary offers boat safety classes
May 14. The civilian component of the U. S. Coast Guard is offering two types of courses this year, with the registration deadline for one of them 5 pm today. North Carolina requires any person born on or after Jan.1, 1988 to have a boating safety card/certificate when operating a vessel of greater than 10 […]
Farmers Market starts today, and continues on Wednesdays behind Town Hall
May 14. The North Meck Community Farmers Market launched this morning behind Cornelius Town Hall with nearly two dozen vendors. The hours are 9 am to noon every Wednesday through Sept. 24. Quotable “Our mission is to unite the community, foster relationships with our neighbors, and engage in meaningful conversations about local food systems. By […]
