Cornelius News
Fondo coming back to Davidson Aug. 18
Aug. 2. The Lake Norman Gran Fondo is a three-route bike ride that starts and ends in Davidson on Aug. 18. The routes: —75 Mile Gran Fondo 7:30 am Start —50 Mile Medio 8 am Start —35 Mile Piccolo 8 am Start The Village Green will host all event activities. The riders are welcomed back […]
EarthTalk: What’s up with rising sea levels?
Dear EarthTalk: Why is sea level rising more in some regions—like the U.S. Southeast—than others? Is there a way to reduce sea level rise in certain specific locales? – C.T, Tampa, FL Sea level rise is a pressing global issue, exacerbated by climate change. And its impacts are not uniform across the globe; some regions […]
August: A last month of summer before school starts
Thursday, Aug. 1 Jazz, Soul & R&B Live! 6 pm | Aug. 1. A community celebration with live jazz, soul and R&B. Bring a friend and your dancing shoes. Free. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville. Friday, Aug. 2 Food Truck Fridays 11:30 am-1 pm | Aug 2. Nubia Food Truck for […]
‘Swatting’ call results in massive police response on Queensdale just off Bethel Church Road
Aug. 1. A prank 911 call yesterday afternoon resulted in a massive police response and fear among neighbors on Queensdale Drive, just off Bethel Church. “Swatting,” the practice of making phony calls with threats of violence such as a bomb, a hostage situation, or a shooting to trigger a law enforcement response, is a crime. […]
Weekender Aug. 1-4: Brick race for kids, farmer markets, lots of music, food trucks and more
Thursday, Aug. 1 Jazz, Soul & R&B Live! 6 pm | Aug. 1. A community celebration with live jazz, soul and R&B. Bring a friend and your dancing shoes. Free. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville. Friday, Aug. 2 Food Truck Fridays 11:30 am-1pm | Aug 2. Nubia Food Truck for Mediterranean. […]
Free movies all week for teachers
July 31. Cinergy Entertainment Group is gifting all teachers one free movie ticket per day from Monday, Aug. 5 through Friday, Aug. 9. All teachers are invited to visit the Cinergy Dine-In Cinema in North Charlotte to enjoy one free movie ticket per day, simply by presenting a valid teacher ID. Cinergy is located just […]
Cain Center gets accelerated zoning application procedure
July 31. By Dave Vieser. The rezoning needed to facilitate the Cain Center for the Arts’s acquisition of three properties on Catawba Avenue is getting accelerated handling by the town, beginning with a Planning Board hearing on Aug. 12, followed by the Town Board public hearing and decision Sept. 3. The process is infrequently used, […]
Progress on Red Line as Charlotte readies acquisition of Norfolk Southern’s O Line
July 30. By Dave Yochum. The Red Line is gaining steam on two separate tracks: Charlotte City Council is expected to close on the Red Line in September and it appears likely NC legislators will allow Mecklenburg County to put a one-cent sales tax on the ballot in November of 2025 to help fund the […]
Weekly calendar July 29- Aug. 4: Music (a Taylor Swift Tribute), food trucks and more
Monday Movie 2-5 pm | July 29. Pre-teens and teens can kick back, relax, and enjoy “Mean Girls.” No registration needed. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville. Wednesday, July 31 Summertime Storytime 1:30 pm | July 31. Hosted by the Town of Davidson Police Department, the Davidson Public Library and Main Street […]
It was inevitable: Tax bills going out
July 29. Mecklenburg County will mail 2024 bills for real property, individual personal property, and business personal property taxes by July 31. Bills are due Sept. 1, and must be paid by Jan. 6, 2025, to avoid interest. The 2025 property tax bill on a Cornelius home valued at $500,000 will be $3,281. Details —The […]
