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In the wake of Helene, Cintra will cap tolls to ease congestion on I-77
Oct. 4. [Updated 10 am Oct 5] By Dave Yochum. With unusual traffic volumes on I-77 due to traffic being diverted from I-40, Cintra/I-77 Mobility Partners will put a “temporary ceiling” on tolls between Lake Norman and Charlotte. Tropical Storm Helene devastated parts of I-40 in Western North Carolina limiting travel to the Tennessee line. […]
LKN ramps remain open to First Responders only
Oct. 4. Access to the lake via Duke Energy managed access areas and boat ramps remains closed to public use. Access areas should only be used by law enforcement, emergency and first responders. According to Police Chief David Baucom, first responders can access them but no one else due to storm-related concerns. “As conditions change […]
Long-time Peninsula Club bartender perished during Helene’s rampage in Western NC
Oct. 4. David Russell, a long-time former bartender at The Peninsula Club, was swept away by the flood waters that overtook his mountain retreat in Western North Carolina on Thursday, Sept. 26. Club members remembered him fondly this week as well as his wry sense of humor. He enjoyed cooking, fishing and caring for his […]
Peninsula Community Foundation establishes $25K matching fund for Helene donations
Oct. 4. The Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) has partnered with The Peninsula Club and the Peninsula Property Owners Association to help with relief efforts in Western Carolina. Anyone can donate and know that their donation will go to the right place. PCF will match any monetary donations made up to $25,000 for the Western Carolina […]
EarthTalk: What do bees know?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that bee populations are healthier in and around organic farms than elsewhere and if so, why? —Martin Mason, St. Louis, MO Oct.4. According to experts from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, bees are responsible for a third of the world’s food production. Flowering plants, which make up about […]
Town Board will vote on new retail project Monday
Oct. 4. By Dave Vieser. The final public hearing on the Catawba Commons retail project, planned for West Catawba just east of Chick-fil-A will be held Monday Oct. 7, beginning at 6 pm in Cornelius Town Hall. The project has received a recommendation for approval from the Town Planning Board but will also need […]
Lowe’s earns award from PETA for donations
Oct. 4. Mooresville-based Lowe’s has received a Compassionate Business Award from PETA in recognition of their donation of fencing materials to unchain dogs that are kept tethered outside. “With this charitable assistance from Lowe’s, PETA will be able to provide relief to dogs who would otherwise be forced to spend their entire lives languishing in […]
Weekend Weather
Oct. 4. Look for a pleasant mix of clouds and sun with temps in the low 80s this weekend. It won’t feel like fall until Tuesday. Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 80. Saturday: Sunny, high near 82. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 80. Monday: Sunny, high near 81. Tuesday: Sunny, high near 73. Wednesday: Sunny, […]
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ASD fall open house Oct. 12
Oct. 3. Success on the Spectrum-Lake Norman will host a grand opening and fall festival from noon to 2:30 pm Saturday, Oct. 12. Families, caregivers, and community members are invited. SOS offers services for individuals ages 18 months to 18 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There will be interactive activities including games, a […]
