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2 Scout trailers stolen from Bethel Presbyterian parking lot
Feb. 9. Two trailers—valued at roughly $10,000—have been stolen from the Boy Scouts at Bethel Presbyterian Church. No leads “We believe the trailers went missing between Wednesday Jan. 11 and Sunday Jan. 15,” said Troop 72 Scoutmaster Charlie Rittenberry, explaining that Cornelius Police have canvassed the area to no avail. Both trailers are white, single-axle […]
Mt. Zion announces new Sunday worship service schedule
Feb. 9. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church has changed its Sunday worship schedule, reducing the number of services to two. The early worship blended service with communion will be 8:30 am in the sanctuary. The late worship service with chancel choir and live streaming will be 11 am in the sanctuary. Music elements of the […]
Ada Jenkins adds food pantry hours, tax preparation assistance
Feb. 8. Due to increased demand, the Ada Jenkins Center is expanding the operating hours of the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. It’s now open every Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30-2:30pm, as well as the second Saturday of each month. To access the Food Pantry, families must call Loaves and Fishes in advance at 704-523-4333. […]
Survey ranks Raleigh 2nd in best state capitals for safety, more
Feb. 8. With 17 state capitals being the most populated cities in their states, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best State Capitals for Safety & More. To identify the most livable seats of state government, WalletHub compared all 50 state capitals across 49 key metrics, ranging from the cost of […]
Charlotte Hornets Foundation award its hunger grant
Feb. 8. The Charlotte Hornets Foundation has donated $25,000 to Angels & Sparrows. The donation was made to help the Huntersville-based organization purchase a new convection oven, induction range and ice maker for its year-round community kitchen, which serves more than 450 marginalized families in North Mecklenburg County. The upgraded kitchen appliances were installed in […]
County plans another controlled burn this afternoon
Feb. 7 Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn again today beginning around 1 pm at Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke.
Celebrating Black History Month with County Park and Rec
Feb. 7. There are many ways you can explore this part of American history in Mecklenburg County during Black History Month. Know Your History The program will empower youth to learn more about their past, learn about leaders who are not mentioned in mainstream media, and introduce them to different African Americans who have made […]
Opinion: ‘What’s in the driver’s seat for Birkdale Village?’ (Feb 2 online)
Feb. 6. [Letter to the editor] North American Properties continues to pursue their ill-planned and redundant rezoning request for Birkdale Village. They are flying every conceivable combination of projects up the flagpole to see who will salute. Those of us who live EVERY DAY with the mess NAP and Tim Perry have made of this […]
A note of thanks from Unity in Community
Feb. 6. [Letter to the editor] It is hard to overstate the gratitude felt by the board and supporters of Unity in Community for the support that we received from local businesses, churches, and civic leaders as we celebrated our fifth anniversary on January 28. We have spent the past five years challenging systemic racism through […]
Budget planning meeting will be held Thursday
Feb. 6. By Dave Vieser. The game plan is similar to last year, but the venue is quite different. The Cornelius Town Board will conduct a special meeting to discuss planning for the 2024 fiscal year budget at the Cain Center for the Arts. Last year’s session was held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. […]
