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Jim Morrill to moderate local candidate forum
Oct. 7. There’s been a change in this year’s virtual Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum. Former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte, who was defeated two years ago by Sen. Natasha Marcus, is out as the chamber moderator and Charlotte Observer newsman Jim Morrill is in. Tarte, a Republican, is the local chamber’s public policy […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations remain over 1,000
Oct. 7. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services is reporting an increase in the number of new cases of COVID-19 statewide: 1,711 new cases of the coronavirus in today’s report, up from 1,504 new cases in yesterday’s report. There have been a total of 222,969 North Carolina cases statewide since the outbreak began […]
Cornelius mayor has the coronavirus, but is ‘doing well’
Oct. 7. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam has come down with the coronavirus one day after the socially distanced Town Board meeting where Washam appeared hale and symptom-free. The popular leader, who turned 70 in August, did not participate in the Cornelius Police Dept. Parade of Lights last night. Washam, who said he […]
Housing Study Committee meets Thursday
Oct. 7. A new Housing Study Committee meets for the first time Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10:30 am over Zoom. The committee, which includes Realtors, developers, a banker and clergy, as well as elected officials, will explore affordable housing opportunities. Click here for the names and affiliations of the committee members. The general public is […]
Homeowners, more so than buyers, appreciate home price appreciation
Oct. 7. By Dave Yochum. New data from S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller shows year-over-year home price increases of 6 percent in Charlotte with homes selling almost as fast as they are listed. Only Phoenix (9.2 percent) and Seattle (7 percent) out-performed Charlotte in terms of residential price appreciation. Indeed, the suburban residential real estate market is […]
Cornelius Housing Study Committee holds inaugural meeting
Oct. 7. The Housing Study Committee will meet for the first time on Thursday, October 8, at 10:30 am via Zoom, and the general public is invited to view the meeting. Public comments may be submitted in advance to TownofCornelius@Cornelius.org. The Housing Study Committee was assembled this year to help explore affordable housing opportunities in […]
NCDHHS reports 1,504 new cases of COVID-19, positive tests at 7.9%
Oct. 6. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services is reporting a decrease in the number of new cases of COVID-19 statewide: 1,504 new cases of the coronavirus in today’s report, for a total of 221,258 since the outbreak began here in March. There were 33 new deaths in today’s report, for a total […]
Home and property sales for September: Mooresville
These are recent property transactions over $250,000 as recorded by the county Register of Deeds in Mooresville. 8/17/20 $715,000 Kenneth & Rebecca Francis to Phillip & Amiee Vetter, 132 Windy Knoll Ln. 28115 8/17/20 $477,500 Dan & Delia Nicolescu to Christopher & Christine Kielhorn, 126 Shavender Dr. 28117 8/17/20 $515,000 Meta Knapp to Lisa & […]
Home and property sales for September: Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 8/17/20 $254,000 Mark & Deborah Crostin to Emily & Richard Kozel, 18838 Oakhurst Blvd. 8/17/20 $254,500 F. Ladonna Harris & Holland Clem to Anna Duncan, 19510 Deer Valley Dr. 8/18/20 $180,000 Deborah Wilhelm & Steven Herbert […]
Davidson Police launch Safe Outcomes program
Oct. 6. The Davidson Police Department has joined the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) and Huntersville Police Department in the launching of a new program called Safe Outcomes. The program, identified by CMPD and integrated with police dispatching by CMPD, will provide information to officers in the field when encountering an individual with disabilities, illness […]
