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Flying takes practice
When someone walking in Jetton Park found a baby owl on the ground, volunteers from the Carolina Raptor Center assessed the owlet, found him to be OK and renested him with the help of long-time Peninsula residents Maggie and John Farrell. Cornelius photographer Deborah Young took these photos. This is the time of year when […]
Cornelius, meet Caroline. Caroline, meet Cornelius. Hearing is Monday
April 16. By Dave Vieser. The first public hearing on Caroline, a 17-acre mixed-use project proposed near Antiquity, is scheduled for Monday evening. Proffit Dixon, a Charlotte based developer, hopes to build on vacant property next to Greenway Gartens, the mixed-use project planned by Olde Mecklenburg Brewery at the northern end of Zion Avenue near […]
Joe Douglas plans retail, offices adjacent to Cowboy site
April 16. By Dave Yochum. Restaurateur Joe Douglas is focusing on his 131 MAIN concept and real estate development activities and is in current conversations with “some strong local concepts and operators” for the now-closed COWBOY building. The 4,190-square-foot building, across Hwy. 21 from the proposed Atrium Health Acute Care Hospital, is listed for lease […]
YogaSix opening in The Shops at Fresh Market
April 16. YogaSix, owned by longtime friends who met in college in Tehran, is opening next week in the Shops at Fresh Market. Headquartered in Irvine, Ca., YogaSix is part of Xponential Fitness, a franchisor of boutique fitness brands. Their story Franchise owners Ali Alamir and Alireza Rashidi moved to the US from Iran and […]
Weekend Weather: Hello again April
April 16. Highs today, Saturday and Sunday in the 60s, with a 30 percent chance of rain Saturday, mainly after lunch. Sunshine and temps in the 70s on the menu Monday through Wednesday. Today’s high: 68 Saturday: 64 Sunday: 69-70 Monday: 71 Tuesday: 73 Wednesday: 70
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations April 7-13
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210407059 Fraud 8215 Camberly Rd 12:47:01 04/07/21 ASN Carter, Rebecca 210407067 Fraud 21219 Nautique Bv 13:32:13 04/07/21 ASN Figueiredo, Angela 210407069 Larceny 15909 Robbins Green Dr 13:57:00 04/07/21 ASN Windle, James 210408115 Fraud 19409 Jetton Rd 14:24:00 04/08/21 ASN Benjamin Construction and […]
Ladies Night Out April 22
April 15. Birkdale Village is hosting a Ladies Night Out event from 5 pm to 9 pm April 22. There will be a “stroll map” that includes restaurant and retail specials, as well as a raffle. “We’re so excited to celebrate the ladies of Huntersville with an incredible evening dedicated to shopping and dining along […]
OMB hearing delayed
April 15. By Dave Vieser. A public hearing before the Cornelius Planning Board concerning a major mixed-use project on the north end of Zion Avenue known as Greenway Gartens has been delayed to May 10 at the earliest according to town officials. “The applicant requested that we move the project from the April 12 meeting […]
Pandemic, uncertainty rekindle opioid epidemic
April 15. By Dave Yochum. The year-long coronavirus pandemic has affected our lives in many ways: Schools and restaurants closed, sporting events either canceled or held in empty venues. There’s also been an increase in opioid abuse, including deaths. “The disruption to daily life due to the COVID-19 pandemic has hit those with substance use […]
Home and property sales: March 2021
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 3/1/21 $605, 000 South Creek Construction Inc. to Aswinkumar Kurella & Vinatha Jalla, 14012 Cameryn Elise Dr. 3/1/21 $125,000 Bailey Forest Development to South Creek Construction, Lot 55 Bailey’s Forest 3/1/21 $340,000 James & Emma Holston […]
