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Letter: It’s no wonder accidents are down on I-77 overpass
March 10. [Opinion] There is no surprise that accidents are down after the Catawba overpass was “inverted.” The DDI design is known to slow traffic speed and improve safety. However, the often-stated claim that it improves all traffic flow is not supported by studies or experience. The DDI design prioritizes highway access over local through-traffic. […]
Ahh, Bach: Mash this musical festival onto your radar
March 10. Get your tickets now for the new Davidson Bach Festival, an inspiring and inventive weekend of music kicks off Friday, March 28. A collaborative effort between the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, the Davidson College Music Department and Organ at Davidson, this four-concert event brings together many of the community’s most outstanding musicians to […]
Cornelius Home Sales
March 7. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 01/17/2024 $540,000 Maribeth Chitwood to Michael & Carol Long and Ashley Long, 17616 Harbor Walk Dr. 01/21/2024 $490,000 John Forste to John & Kristine Albert, 20204 Amy Lee Dr. 01/22/2024 $1,305,000 Richard & Connie Babb to Jason & Dawn Wizner, […]
Controlled burn at Latta
March 7. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting another controlled burn today beginning around 11 am at Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke.
Concerts in Davidson: Here’s the 2025 line-up
March 7. Concerts on the Green and Concerts @ the Circles are just a month away. Here’s the 2025 schedule: 2025 Concerts on the Green Sunday, April 27 Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble Saturday, May 10 The Chain – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Saturday, May 24 September – Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Sunday, June […]
EarthTalk: What about ‘green corridors,’ and how are they useful?
Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called “green corridors” in cities and how do they help mitigate climate change? —Peter Q, Boston, MA March 7. Green corridors, or ecological corridors, are strips of vegetation and natural landscape dispersed throughout a city. From simple, street-lined rows of trees to interconnected networks of parks and pathways, these developments provide […]
Despite the name, pop music isn’t for dads
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show March 7. When I was 12 years old, my mom opened my bedroom door while I was doing homework and listening to Eazy-Duz-It, the 1988 album by rapper Eazy-E, who was—and remains—my favorite rapper. As she opened the door, Eazy laid down a lyric on Nobody Move that is […]
Weekend weather: Cool, warm, then cool again before warm-up next week
March 7. This weekend’s weather is looking like a mixed bag, with cool temps Friday, warmer temps Saturday and a cool-down Sunday with a chance of showers. Don’t forget, Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday! Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, high near 58. Overnight low around 48. Saturday: Sunny and breezy, high 70-71. Overnight low around […]
Lake Norman EDC ‘strategic pause’ is permanent
March 6. By Dave Yochum. Plans to “comprehensively reimagine” the Lake Norman Economic Development business recruitment agency have resulted in the two decades old organization’s demise. Sources say the North Mecklenburg towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville will not budget funds in the upcoming FY 2025-26 budget for the non-profit business development agency headquartered in […]
Letter: A rezoning for resale?
March 6. [Opinion] While i understand my fellow residents’ expressed concerns about traffic congestion and lack of parking, I do not share their fear of the results of gross overdevelopment and ultimate destruction of the Birkdale Village neo traditional design concept proposed by Jamestown. I believe they have no intention of building any of the […]
