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EarthTalk: What’s really going on with tech companies going green?
Dear EarthTalk: Which of the big tech companies are considered the greenest now? – B.P. via email Aug. 9. As global demand for sustainable practices intensifies, the race among major tech companies to adopt green practices has become highly competitive. Many tech giants, including Microsoft, Apple and Google are pursuing demanding sustainability goals. Microsoft has […]
Court reservations are now open to the public
Aug. 8. Cornelius residents now can use the town’s court reservation system for tennis and pickle ball. This means you can easily book a court for your preferred time as far as 30 days out and enjoy a game of tennis or pickle ball at one of three locations around town. Visit the rental information webpage to […]
Town Hall closed due to Debby; scattered power outages in Cornelius
Aug. 8. Cornelius Town Hall will be closed due to Tropical Storm Debby and potentially unsafe driving conditions. Residents may call Town Hall if there is a need to do so at 704-892-6031. —Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools says all their buildings are closed as well. —Mecklenburg County offices are also closed including parks. —CharMeck 311 and […]
Helfrich vs. Bales: Competitive race will go down to the wire
LOCAL POLITICS | By Dave Vieser Aug. 8. Considerable political interest emerged during the past two weeks as the nation’s Presidential election took an unprecedented turn. However, interest is also rising locally in one race which political experts from both sides of the aisle consider ‘competitive.’ It’s the House District 98 showdown which features Republican […]
Weekender Aug. 8-11: Music, movies, farmers markets
Thursday, Aug. 8 EXPLORE: Community Concert Doors at 11am; live music 11:30 am-12:30 pm | Aug. 8. Full-band community concert series featuring local talent hosted by Dear Soul Music Co. Guests are welcome to bring their own lunches during concert time. Free. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville. LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm […]
Boos & Brews seeking short-play submissions; deadline nears
Aug. 8. Area play writers are encouraged to submit original short plays between 8-12 pages. Boos & Brew is an annual 10-minute play festival through The Actor’s Lab, 20700 N. Main St., Suite 112, Cornelius. Submissions must be written for a small stage, with limited to no technical elements. Writers should incorporate themes, characters, or […]
Charlotte Independence registration open for fall
Aug. 7. The Charlotte Independence soccer club has opened registration for their adult fall soccer league, which is one of the longest-running adult leagues in North Mecklenburg. The league offers divisions for players of varying ages and abilities and holds games on Sunday evenings at Bailey Road Park. The fall season runs from Sept. 8 […]
Will town allow front-yard parking for medical office?
Aug. 7. By Dave Vieser. A request to permit front-yard parking for a medical office on North Main Street will be ruled upon at the Monday August 12 meeting of the Cornelius Planning/Board of Adjustment. The applicant, Coda Wellness, at 20320 North Main Street, is in the process of converting the existing home into a […]
Aug. 11 is National Safe Digging Day
Aug. 7. How will you observe National Safe Digging Day—it recognizes the importance of marking underground utility lines prior to digging and excavating—on Aug. 11? Perhaps with family and friends, but be sure to dial 811 every time you pick up a shovel regardless of what day it is. Already in 2024, Piedmont Natural Gas […]
Police blotter: July 31-Aug. 6
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240806048 Fraud 19144 Coachman’s Trace 09:46:00 08/06/24 ACT Torres, Roberto 240806040 Larceny 20214 W Catawba Av 09:16:23 08/06/24 ACT Bojangles 240805072 Fraud 9803 Forsberg Ct 15:39:00 08/05/24 ACT Parnell, Cindy 240804020 Larceny 19130 Chandler’s Landing Dr 11:00:46 08/04/24 ASN Lewis, […]
