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New research: Coastal communities are flooding more than previously thought
June 3. By Dave Yochum. The “Sunny Day Flooding Project,” a research initiative focused on improving flood monitoring, broadening understanding of coastal flooding, and identifying the most effective flood mitigation strategies, reveals that some North Carolina coastal communities are flooding more than previously thought. Indeed, you might want to think twice about that beach house. […]
Re-zoning battle: Land worth fightin’ for
June 2. By Dave Yochum. The last time this 36-acre parcel of farmland on Bailey Road was farmed was four years ago. Since then it’s been under contract and enmeshed in controversy. The Town Board is expected to vote on its fate—whether it will be rezoned from Rural Preserve to Conditional—at their June 2 meeting. […]
Weekly calendar: Find a book club, farmers market, gallery crawl and music
Monday, June 2 The Faerie Circle Book Club 6:30-8:30 pm | June 2. Calling all romantasy lovers in the LKN area. Current read: Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen. Fred & June’s Books, 248 N. Main St., Mooresville 28115. Music Bingo Monday 6:30-9 pm | every Monday. Mix Tape Music Bingo. Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville […]
EarthTalk: What is mariculture and why are proponents so bullish?
Dear EarthTalk: What is mariculture and why are proponents so bullish on it as a solution to environmental challenges? —Peter Manchin, Atlanta, GA May 30. Growing demand for seafood adds more pressure to ocean populations. Mariculture has an alternative that can help mitigate environmental challenges and even climate change. This type of aquacultural practice cultivates […]
Town Board may vote Monday on business park on Bailey Road
May 30. By Dave Vieser. Will the second time be the charm for the Cornelius Business Park re-zoning proposal on Bailey Road? We may know Monday evening after the Cornelius Town Board conducts the required public hearing in Town Hall on Catawba Avenue. Greenberg Gibbons is seeking Town Board approval for a four-building complex on […]
Weekend weather: Keep an eye out Friday afternoon
May 30. Clouds, sun and T-storms Friday, then mostly sunny and low 80s Saturday, upper 70s Sunday. Friday: Scattered showers, possibly damaging thunderstorms this afternoon, high near 79. Saturday: Sunny, high near 80-81. Breezy, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Sunday: 30 percent chance of late afternoon showers. High 79-80. Monday: Sunny, high near […]
CATS board approves transit plan with rail service to LKN, ‘better buses’
May 29. By Dave Yochum. The Metropolitan Transit Commission has (MTC) voted to adopt the updated Transit System Plan (TSP) that includes the prioritization of the Better Bus program, microtransit, along with rapid transit to Lake Norman. The 30-year plan represents a major expansion of transit, including a 50 percent increase in bus service and […]
Weekender May 29-June 1: Music and more
Thursday, May 29 LangTree Live 6:30-p pm | May 29. Chicago Rewired, a Chicago Tribute Band. Bring chairs and blankets. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, May 30 Live Under the Oaks 6-8 pm | May 30. Untethered Soul. Bring your chairs or blankets. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville. Saturday, May 31 The […]
Police Blotter: May 21-27
As reported by Cornelius Police… Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250521034 B&E Vehicle 18824 Nautical Dr 09:11:00 05/21/25 ASN Stuart & Julianna Milner 250521050 B&E Vehicle 18824 Nautical Dr 11:43:00 05/21/25 ASN Sara Sellers 250521072 Assault Weapon MM 27 on I-77 14:39:00 05/21/25 INA Trinity Minor 250521091 Larceny 18635 Old Statesville Rd […]
Construction site on W. Catawba back on track, with C-store, daycare coming
May 28. The nine-acre parcel that was to be the new home for a 7-Eleven convenience store has been scraped bare, but Developer Evan Walton of Convenience Development Partners said a new convenience store is on board with a daycare operation as well. Walton did not name the convenience store that’s replacing 7-Eleven. The base […]
