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Planning Board recommends approval of a smaller, 3-story project on Jetton at Bethel
June 10. By Dave Vieser. At their June 9 meeting, the Cornelius Planning Board concurred with the town planning staff, recommending zoning approval for the Cashmere condominium/mixed use building but at a height of three stories, not six. The project is proposed for a vacant lot on the northwest corner of Jetton Road extension and […]
Oh, the places we went
CATS MICRO | Jason Benavides. June 10. Oh, the places you’ll go…with CATS Micro. The on-demand, shared-ride service launched in late February and while it has limited range it’s hard to argue the value. For only $2.20 you can travel anywhere within the designated zone. I decided to try out the new transportation option and […]
Say goodbye to the Village Rider
June 10. By Dave Vieser. As expected, the North Mecklenburg Village Rider bus route will be discontinued effective Monday July 7. The Village Rider is a local bus route which has served Cornelius, along with Huntersville and Davidson for many years. Also ceasing operation July 7 is the Davidson Shuttle. Charlotte Area Transit Service’s (CATS) […]
Public Notice: Lakeside Charter
June 9. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Lakeside Charter Academy proposes for Federal funding for the 2025-2026 School Year. Interested persons are encouraged to review amendments to the Project and make comments concerning the implementation of […]
Point in Time snapshot: More than 2,400 homeless county-wide
June 9. As of April 30, 2025, there were 2,415 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, according to Mecklenburg County’s One Number benchmark. Among the homeless residents are those surveyed during the annual Point in Time Count, conducted Jan. 22. The results, released this month, show that the number of unsheltered homeless in the […]
Weekly Calendar June 9-15: Markets, music and movies
Wednesday, June 11 North Meck Farmers Market 9 am to noon | Wednesdays through Sept. 24. Fresh, local vegetables, meats, baked goods and more. In partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council. Behind Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Thursday, June 12 Ladies Night Out 5-8 pm | June 12. Join the strolling shopping […]
Affordable housing agency will become part of Ada Jenkins
June 9. Community Link in Charlotte, a non-profit that has helped clients obtain affordable housing, will become part of the Ada Jenkins Center. Community Link will discontinue operations as an independent non-profit June 20, and resume by late summer under the new structure at AJC in Davidson. “These proven programs from Community Link have helped […]
5% rate increase for ElectriCities customers
June 9. While the Cornelius tax rate will likely remain the same next year under the proposed budget, there will be a 5 percent rate hike for the 4,000 customers of ElectriCities. The Cornelius Town Board is the governing board of the town’s electric utility. Each year, when the town adopts its general fund budget, […]
EarthTalk: Who profits the most from global warming?
Dear EarthTalk: Which companies and industry sectors stand to profit the most from global warming? —Jerry M., Largo, FL June 6. According to a report by Swiss Re, a global insurance provider, climate change could erode a total of $23 trillion of global gross domestic product by 2050. But while global warming is a crisis […]
Weekend Weather: Hot ‘n’ humid
June 6. Summer is still officially two weeks away, but we’re in for summer-like heat and humidity this weekend. Saturday looks hottest, with a 90 degree day in store. Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 88. Slight chance of showers and T-storms. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 89-90. Late afternoon T-storms possible. Sunday: Partly sunny, high 86-87. […]
