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EarthTalk: What about Monarch butterflies?
Dear EarthTalk: What is the status of the monarch butterfly in the U.S. and is it listed as threatened or endangered? —M. Smith, Raleigh, NC Feb. 28. The monarch butterfly, known for its awe-inspiring migration across North America, has become a symbol of both ecological wonder and environmental decline. Once abundant across the continent, their […]
Weekend weather: Sunny, warm and cool
Feb. 28. Meteorological spring starts this weekend, even though the official end of winter is three weeks away. If its seems slightly mixed up, so is the weekend weather. Look for spring-like temps today and Saturday, winter-like temps Sunday. Friday: Sunny, high near 63. Overnight low around 45. Saturday: Sunny, breezy, high near 67. Overnight […]
Plan to get out during March (and a little bit of April) with this calendar of events
Saturday, March 1 Gamut Dance Company’s 19th Annual Showcase 7-8:30 pm | March 1. Gamut Dance Company is Davidson College’s student run dance company comprised of 24 dancers. Tickets adults, 11.40; seniors or children, $7.67. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Mardi Gras Market Noon – 5 pm | March 1. The festive Mardi Gras Market features […]
Wastewater spill near 18325 Taffrail
Feb. 27. Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow near 18325 Taffrail Way in Cornelius. An estimated 90 gallons reached Lake Norman. Most homes along the lakes are served by low pressure sewer systems that convey waste to a gravity fed sewer to wastewater treatment plants. A damaged a low pressure pipe caused the […]
Weekender Feb. 27-March 2: Yacht rock, lectures, theater, Mardi Gras market and more
Thursday, Feb. 27 Public Lecture: Sophia E. Kroft presents “Points of Exchange: Encountering Ancient Egypt in the 19th Century” 4:30 -6 pm | Feb. 27. Sophia Kroft talk about Napoleon Bonaparte’s encounter with ancient Egypt, heralding the beginning of Egyptology as an academic discipline. She holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Fine Arts in […]
Update: Another controlled burn today
Feb. 27. [UPDATED Feb. 28] Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting another controlled burn Friday beginning around 10:15 am at Latta Nature Preserve. It’s the third day of controlled burns, with Thursday starting at 11 am. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. More info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/prescribed-fire To reduce your exposure […]
Six-story building proposed for Jetton Road extension
Feb. 27. By Dave Vieser. A six story condominium/mixed use building is being proposed for the northwest corner of Jetton Road extension and Bethel Church Road. The applicants, Adam and Iryna Jones of Cornelius, have filed the required rezoning paperwork for the project to change the zoning from Village Center to Conditional. If approved at […]
Community meeting on Downtown Master Plan is March 26
Feb. 27. The Town of Cornelius will host a Downtown Master Plan community meeting 5 pm to 7:30 pm Wednesday, March 26. The goal of the meeting is to share progress on the plan, as well as gather feedback from the public on the draft core area, branding and transportation designs. To read up on […]
Controlled burn today at Latta
Feb. 26. Sometimes, a short, planned period of smoke under ideal weather conditions is worth it to reduce the risk of property damage from a wildfire, or to improve the health and function of our forests. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 11:30 am at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke […]
Police Blotter: Feb. 19-25
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250221088 Comm Threats 18911 Harbor Cove Ln 20:41:12 02/21/25 CLO Savanna Moore & Diana Moore 250222048 Robbery Strong 20301 W Catawba Av 12:31:20 02/22/25 ASN Fifth Third Bank 250223026 Damage Property 20224 Floral Ln 09:14:00 02/23/25 ASN Francis Adams 250223031 […]
