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Davidson closes former town hall during renovations
Feb. 6. Beginning today, the former Town of Davidson Town Hall, located at 216 S. Main St., will be closed to the public. Phase 2 of the Public Facilities Project includes upfitting the Russell B. Knox Municipal Building for Public Safety. Town of Davidson offices including Planning, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation, Housing and Equity, […]
Inbound Jetton has reopened
Feb. 3. A one-car crash on Jetton adjacent to the Harris Teeter had the two inbound lanes closed for a short time around 2:30 pm. Officials on the scene said the driver lost control. There were only minor injuries.
‘Men That Cook’ is back after 3-year COVID hiatus
Feb. 3. After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, “Men That Cook” is ready to roll once again. Hosted by the Happy Hour Rotary Club of Huntersville, the event will be Sunday, March 26 at Sweet Magnolia Estate, 10101 Bailey Road in Cornelius. Tastings are prepared by community members who compete to raise prize money […]
Price check: The incredible, edible — and expensive — egg
Feb. 3. By TL Bernthal. Grocery bills are on the rise, with higher prices for many items and jaw-dropping increases for the cost of a dozen eggs. We visited five local grocery stores yesterday to compare egg prices from one year ago. (Yes, we keep track of such things.) Why the increase? A deadly outbreak of […]
Weekend weather
Feb. 3. Look for chilly temps today and Saturday, warmer on Sunday. Saturday will be sunny; Sunday, mostly cloudy and 55. Prepare for a low Friday night around 21-22. Friday: Gradual clearing, high near 46. Breezy. 21-22 overnight. Saturday: Sunny, high near 42. Overnight low around 29. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 54. Breezy. Overnight […]
Police blotter Jan. 25-31
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230130005 B&E Commercial 20125 N Main St 01:11:26 01/30/23 ASN Food Lion 230130070 B&E Commercial 19320 Liverpool Pkwy 11:05:00 01/30/23 ASN Morningstar Storage 230130102 Fraud 19510 Jetton Rd 15:08:00 01/30/23 ASN Woodson, Julie Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race […]
Ready to get fit? Register now for the Mayors’ Fitness Challenge
Feb. 2. Registration is open for the third annual Mayors’ Fitness Challenge. Residents of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville register as one town team and try to win the title of Fittest Community. Details The 2023 fitness challenge will run six weeks, March 12 – April 22. The goal for each town is to have the […]
Rescue Ranch needs donated items for garage sale
Feb. 2. Rescue Ranch is holding one of its most popular fundraisers, a community garage sale, and is looking for donations. The public garage sale will be 8 am to 4 pm Saturday, March 4 at 165 Jennings Road in Statesville. The location is new as are a few logistical changes. Those interested in donating […]
Public input sought on Smithville infrastructure improvements
Feb. 1. The Town of Cornelius is proposing several infrastructure improvements to be made in the Smithville community, and wants residents’ input. These improvements include the extension of South Hill Street to connect to Nannie Potts Lane, widening the existing South Hill Street to include the addition of sidewalks, streetlights, curb and gutter, and adding […]
Novant Health launches campaign to address food insecurity; you can help
Jan. 31. Novant Health announced Novant Health Nourishes, a campaign designed to address food insecurity in partnership with the Novant Health Foundation. Building on a variety of initiatives aimed at tackling food insecurity, Novant Health Nourishes provides community members the opportunity to ensure no neighbor goes hungry by helping to fund Novant Health’s emergency food […]
