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Opinions differ on business park proposal on Bailey Road
March 5. By Dave Vieser. Two former Cornelius town officials—former Mayor Jeff Tarte and Commissioner Denis Bilodeau—have staked out markedly different positions on the business center proposed for Bailey Road east of Hwy. 115. In a letter to the Town Board Tarte said the project should be approved—and is critical of those who oppose it. […]
Another controlled burn at Latta
March 4. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 11 am at Latta Nature Preserve. 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.
Davidson wants proposals for redevelopment of historic home on S. Main
March 4. The Town of Davidson and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission are looking for a buyer with a vision for the Louise Sloan House, a historic single-family home just south of downtown. The property is designated as part of a local historic district and is also listed as a contributing structure to the Davidson […]
Counseling and wellness center grand opening is March 14
March 4. The Willow Center for Resilient Living, a counseling and wellness center with a focus on nature as part of the treatment and programming experience, will hold a grand opening on Friday, March 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The open house will include: Live music from the Broken Arrows Healthy happy hour refreshments […]
DDI at 10: Safer by far than its predecessor
March 4. By Dave Vieser. The next time you become frustrated while sitting in congestion on the Exit 28 DDI overpass, keep this in mind: according to a 10-year report compiled by the Cornelius Police, the DDI has cut accidents at the intersection by nearly half when compared with pre-DDI accident levels. Moreover, there have […]
Developers present plans at Town Board meeting, with differing results
March 4. By Dave Vieser. The Town Board agenda Monday evening featured detailed presentations by two developers but the largest number of speakers Monday evening were residents who remain opposed to a business center on Bailey Road. Developer Drew Thigpen outlined a number of reasons why he believes that his project should be approved by […]
Developers will present proposed projects to Town Board
March 3. Two different developers will present their projects in detail at tonight’s Cornelius Town Board Meeting: 1. Applicant Matt Greco seeks to amend zoning on 12.8 acres of land located on the east side of Statesville Road, north of Westmoreland Road, currently occupied by two homes. He seeks to construct approximately 48,000 square feet […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Garbage disposals
March 3. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. Some things are good for the garbage disposal, and some things are not. Celery, cabbage and some lettuce can be difficult for […]
Weekly calendar March 3-9: BBQ & Bingo, theater, music and more
Monday, March 3 French Film Showing – The Fast Runner (Zacharias Kunuk. 2001) 7-9 pm | March 3. Igloolik at the dawn of the first millennium, when nomadic Inuit were masters of the frozen arctic. Evil in the form of an unknown shaman divides a small community of Inuit, upsetting its balance and spirit. Twenty […]
Cornelius Business Park introduced at community meeting
By Dave Vieser. Cornelius requires developers to host a community meeting before a project goes to the Town Board. Normally, these meetings attract relatively small numbers of residents. Thursday was a notable exception. Developer Drew Thigpen explained the details of the scaled-down Cornelius Business Park project on Bailey Road to 125 residents at the Mt. […]
