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Point in Time snapshot: More than 2,400 homeless county-wide
June 9. As of April 30, 2025, there were 2,415 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, according to Mecklenburg County’s One Number benchmark. Among the homeless residents are those surveyed during the annual Point in Time Count, conducted Jan. 22. The results, released this month, show that the number of unsheltered homeless in the […]
Affordable housing agency will become part of Ada Jenkins
June 9. Community Link in Charlotte, a non-profit that has helped clients obtain affordable housing, will become part of the Ada Jenkins Center. Community Link will discontinue operations as an independent non-profit June 20, and resume by late summer under the new structure at AJC in Davidson. “These proven programs from Community Link have helped […]
EarthTalk: Who profits the most from global warming?
Dear EarthTalk: Which companies and industry sectors stand to profit the most from global warming? —Jerry M., Largo, FL June 6. According to a report by Swiss Re, a global insurance provider, climate change could erode a total of $23 trillion of global gross domestic product by 2050. But while global warming is a crisis […]
Weekend Weather: Hot ‘n’ humid
June 6. Summer is still officially two weeks away, but we’re in for summer-like heat and humidity this weekend. Saturday looks hottest, with a 90 degree day in store. Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 88. Slight chance of showers and T-storms. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 89-90. Late afternoon T-storms possible. Sunday: Partly sunny, high 86-87. […]
Police Blotter: May 28-June 3
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250528025 Fraud 19430 W Catawba Av 07:36:22 05/28/25 CLO Michelle Campbell 250528053 Larceny 19900 W Catawba Av 11:57:32 05/28/25 ASN MyEyeDr 250529050 Comm Threats 19608 Liverpool Pkwy 10:53:00 05/29/25 ASN Dawn Raddman 250529088 Harass Person 19100 W Catawba Av 18:40:00 […]
Taxes: County, town set budgets for FY2026
June 4. By Dave Yochum. The Board of County Commissioners has adopted a $2.5 billion operating budget, with a property tax rate of 49.27 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Along with the Town of Cornelius budget of $39.4 million, it means the total property tax on a $500,000 home in Corneliuswould be $3,328.50. Highlights […]
Town Board formally OKs $39.4 million budget
June 3. By Dave Vieser. It’s official. There will be no tax town tax increase next year in Cornelius. At Monday evenings town board meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved the proposed $39.4 million 2026 Cornelius town budget. The town tax rate will remain flat at 17.31 cents per $100 valuation. That amounts to approximately $865 […]
EarthTalk: What is mariculture and why are proponents so bullish?
Dear EarthTalk: What is mariculture and why are proponents so bullish on it as a solution to environmental challenges? —Peter Manchin, Atlanta, GA May 30. Growing demand for seafood adds more pressure to ocean populations. Mariculture has an alternative that can help mitigate environmental challenges and even climate change. This type of aquacultural practice cultivates […]
Town Board may vote Monday on business park on Bailey Road
May 30. By Dave Vieser. Will the second time be the charm for the Cornelius Business Park re-zoning proposal on Bailey Road? We may know Monday evening after the Cornelius Town Board conducts the required public hearing in Town Hall on Catawba Avenue. Greenberg Gibbons is seeking Town Board approval for a four-building complex on […]
Weekend weather: Keep an eye out Friday afternoon
May 30. Clouds, sun and T-storms Friday, then mostly sunny and low 80s Saturday, upper 70s Sunday. Friday: Scattered showers, possibly damaging thunderstorms this afternoon, high near 79. Saturday: Sunny, high near 80-81. Breezy, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Sunday: 30 percent chance of late afternoon showers. High 79-80. Monday: Sunny, high near […]
