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Davidson to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday
March 13. Davidson residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, March 18, at the corner of Jackson Street and Main Street, across from the former Davidson Town Hall building, 216 S. Main St. There will be a brief ceremony at 9 am followed by a tree planting along the adjacent side path. If […]
Traffic alert: Norfolk Southern rail crossing work to be done this week
March 13. Representatives from Norfolk Southern, Blythe Construction and the Town of Huntersville agreed to a two-day construction timeline for the planned rail work on Huntersville-Concord Road, North Church Street and Fourth Street. The work by Norfolk Southern is in accordance with Huntersville Main Street Project, as well as their need to make repairs on […]
Police blotter: March 1-7
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230302088 Fraud 20011 Schooner Dr 15:04:03 03/02/23 ASN Adkins, Carol 230306102 B&E Vehicle 19506 Waverunner Ln 16:15:28 03/06/23 ASN Pratt, John 230309035 Larceny 17818 Statesville Rd 09:44:18 03/09/23 ACT Hands4Hire Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date Address 230302024 […]
Weekend Weather: Nice Saturday, not-so-nice Sunday; freeze coming Tuesday
March 10. It’s winter-spring again this weekend through Tuesday night when the National Weather Service says over night temps will fall below freezing. The weekend weather clears Friday afternoon and into Saturday which will be cool and breezy. Cold rain on Sunday. Spring temps return Thursday. Friday: Showers and fog before noon. Then mostly sunny, […]
Spring forward this weekend; more daylight ahead
March 10. Yes, it’s that time of year again. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 12, for daylight saving time. There’ll be an extra hour of daylight a full week before spring begins on March 20, which is the first day of spring and President’s Day. Daylight saving time […]
Ready, set, go: Mayors’ Fitness Challenge kicks off Sunday
March 10. The towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville will kick off the 2023 Mayors’ Fitness Challenge Sunday, March 12, on the Bailey Road Park Football Field. The 2-4 pm event is free to the public. Wear blue for Cornelius Participants are encouraged to wear colors representing their town: Blue for Cornelius, red for Davidson, […]
Planning Board to take up Growth Management recommendations on Monday
March 9. By Dave Vieser. The recommendations of the Cornelius Growth Management Task Force (GMTF) will be up for consideration Monday evening March 13 at the Planning Board meeting. This will be the second time around for the Planning Board to consider their Land Use Plan modifications. Pursuant to town regulations, they must offer a […]
Hit the trails with a Cornelius Trail Passport
March 8. The town’s Parks & Rec Department is challenging residents to visit all nine greenways and trails associated with its new Cornelius Trail Passport. From Monday, March 13- Wednesday, Sept. 30, be on the lookout for green check-in signs, which will each have a QR code. By checking-in at all nine locations, you will […]
Hough High School’s DECA Team wins in state competition
March 8. The Hough High School DECA Team earned five trophies, 32 finalist medals and 15 event medals at the state competition Feb. 23-25. DECA is a program that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management; 120 Hough students joined 3,600 others from across the state at the conference in Greensboro. […]
Controlled burn to be set at Latta Nature Preserve today
March 7. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. There’s no need to call the fire department. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke.
