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Sefton Park hotel, apartments, retail: No construction anytime soon
Sept. 25. By Dave Vieser. It appears another year may go by before construction begins on the 10-acre Sefton Park Project. Approved in September 2021 by the Cornelius Town Board, the unkept property is located east of Emporia Street, between West Catawba Avenue and Sefton Park Road just west of Liverpool. “The developers are continuing […]
Land conservancy reaccredited by national board
Sept. 25. The Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) has been reaccredited through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a national board. DLC is part of a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across the nation. “We are a stronger organization than ever for having gone through the rigorous accreditation renewal process. Our strength means special places […]
Bentonville’s 2025 Civil War battle reenactment will be in March
Sept. 25. Are you a Civil War buff? The 160th anniversary reenactment of the largest battle fought in North Carolina takes place March 15-16, 2025 in Bentonville in Eastern North Carolina. More than 1,000 re-enactors will participate. Tens of thousands of people attend the re-enactment which includes two battles, military and civilian encampments and special […]
Retail project comes before Town Board for final approval
Sept. 25. 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 at 6 pm Oct. 7 in Cornelius Town Hall. This project has already received a recommendation for approval from the Town Planning Board but will also need Town Board […]
Police apprehend 2 juveniles in gun shop break-in
Sept.24. Cornelius Police have apprehended a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old in a break-in at The Range on Bailey Road in the early morning hours Monday. Police said the two admitted their involvement in the break-in and recovered guns that had been stolen. Police earlier said three suspects broke into the gun shop and left in […]
Leaf trucks will traverse Cornelius starting Nov. 4
Sept. 24. Many of us would be up a tree if the Town of Cornelius didn’t offer free leaf collection every year. It starts Nov. 4 thanks to four leaf vacuum trucks which comb neighborhood streets. Leaf vacuuming will begin on Nov. 4 and will run through the end of January 2025. Cornelius is the […]
Arhaus Studio open in Birkdale Village
Sept. 24. Arhaus, a leader in artisan furniture and home décor, has opened a 7,310 square-foot Studio at Birkdale Village, its fourth location in North Carolina. The studios provide a more intimate experience in a smaller showroom footprint, with a higher level of personal service and furniture customization. Clients can work closely with Arhaus interior […]
Choplin’s will expand into downtown Huntersville
Sept. 23. By Donna Randazzo. Choplin’s Seafood and Steak restaurant will open a second location, Choplin’s Guest House, in a refurbished home in downtown Huntersville next year. Owners Wes Choplin and Faith Amiga-Choplin plan a full-scale restaurant with the ability to host weddings and special events. A garage will be turned into a bar. The […]
Weekly calendar Sept. 23-29: Pumpkin picking, music, festivals, dog show
Monday, Sept. 23 Pumpkin Picking Pumpking picking at Carrigan Farms begins. Carrigan Farms grows acres and acres of jack-o-lantern pumpkins. Customers will get to experience picking their pumpkin right off the vine. Make a reservati0n. Carrigan Farms, 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville 28115. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Jazzin’ with The Seniors 10-11 am | ept. 25. […]
Careful where you walk on W. Catawba
Sept. 20. By Dave Vieser. The sidewalk in front of the Junker apartment project on West Catawba adjacent to the old Wher-rena business has been blocked off by a chain link fence, forcing pedestrians to move very close to traffic. Town officials say they are aware of the situation, but not much is happening to […]
