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Controlled burn at Latta
March 7. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting another controlled burn today beginning around 11 am 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.
EarthTalk: What about ‘green corridors,’ and how are they useful?
Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called “green corridors” in cities and how do they help mitigate climate change? —Peter Q, Boston, MA March 7. Green corridors, or ecological corridors, are strips of vegetation and natural landscape dispersed throughout a city. From simple, street-lined rows of trees to interconnected networks of parks and pathways, these developments provide […]
Weekend weather: Cool, warm, then cool again before warm-up next week
March 7. This weekend’s weather is looking like a mixed bag, with cool temps Friday, warmer temps Saturday and a cool-down Sunday with a chance of showers. Don’t forget, Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday! Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, high near 58. Overnight low around 48. Saturday: Sunny and breezy, high 70-71. Overnight low around […]
Letter: A rezoning for resale?
March 6. [Opinion] While i understand my fellow residents’ expressed concerns about traffic congestion and lack of parking, I do not share their fear of the results of gross overdevelopment and ultimate destruction of the Birkdale Village neo traditional design concept proposed by Jamestown. I believe they have no intention of building any of the […]
Police blotter: Feb. 26-March 4
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250227057 Larceny 8315 Magnolia Estates Dr 14:55:00 02/27/25 CAA Publix 250228047 Fraud 18615 Statesville Rd 12:29:37 02/28/25 ASN Modern Nissan 250228066 B&E Commercial 20125 N Main St 14:35:37 02/28/25 CAA Food Lion 250301108 Larceny 19523 Center St 19:00:00 03/01/25 CLO […]
Former town commissioner speaks out against business park on Bailey Road
March 5. Greenberg Gibbons’ proposed business park on Bailey Road has stirred passions among residents—and former elected officials. In an open letter to residents, former Town Commissioner Denis Bilodeau said the business park is the wrong project in the wrong location. Making “student/resident safety [should be] a top priority,” he said. Cornelius….we have a problem! […]
Former mayor urges Town Board to vote for business park on Bailey Road
March 5. In an open letter to the Cornelius Town Board, former Mayor Jeff Tarte said their vote on proposed business park on Bailey Road “determines who is pro-business as well as if safe roads are important in Cornelius.” Read more about the project here. Members Cornelius Town Board: In full disclosure I have been […]
Another controlled burn at Latta
March 4. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 11 am at Latta Nature Preserve. 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.
Davidson wants proposals for redevelopment of historic home on S. Main
March 4. The Town of Davidson and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission are looking for a buyer with a vision for the Louise Sloan House, a historic single-family home just south of downtown. The property is designated as part of a local historic district and is also listed as a contributing structure to the Davidson […]
Counseling and wellness center grand opening is March 14
March 4. The Willow Center for Resilient Living, a counseling and wellness center with a focus on nature as part of the treatment and programming experience, will hold a grand opening on Friday, March 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The open house will include: Live music from the Broken Arrows Healthy happy hour refreshments […]
