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Weekend weather: Sunny, warm and cool
Feb. 28. Meteorological spring starts this weekend, even though the official end of winter is three weeks away. If its seems slightly mixed up, so is the weekend weather. Look for spring-like temps today and Saturday, winter-like temps Sunday. Friday: Sunny, high near 63. Overnight low around 45. Saturday: Sunny, breezy, high near 67. Overnight […]
Wastewater spill near 18325 Taffrail
Feb. 27. Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow near 18325 Taffrail Way in Cornelius. An estimated 90 gallons reached Lake Norman. Most homes along the lakes are served by low pressure sewer systems that convey waste to a gravity fed sewer to wastewater treatment plants. A damaged a low pressure pipe caused the […]
Update: Another controlled burn today
Feb. 27. [UPDATED Feb. 28] Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting another controlled burn Friday beginning around 10:15 am at Latta Nature Preserve. It’s the third day of controlled burns, with Thursday starting at 11 am. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. More info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/prescribed-fire To reduce your exposure […]
Police Blotter: Feb. 19-25
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250221088 Comm Threats 18911 Harbor Cove Ln 20:41:12 02/21/25 CLO Savanna Moore & Diana Moore 250222048 Robbery Strong 20301 W Catawba Av 12:31:20 02/22/25 ASN Fifth Third Bank 250223026 Damage Property 20224 Floral Ln 09:14:00 02/23/25 ASN Francis Adams 250223031 […]
ASC announces permanent president
Feb. 26. The influential Arts & Science Council (ASC) has officially named Adam Santalla Pierce as president. He most recently served as interim president, following his role as vice president of community and artist support. He has been with ASC since 2017. As vice president of community and artist support, Santalla Pierce led ASC’s grant-making […]
Huntersville Planning Board votes 4-3 against Birkdale plan
Feb. 26. The Huntersville Planning Board voted 4-3 against plans to add a 125-room hotel, 150 multi-family units, commercial space and an office building to Birkdale Village, the town’s largest taxpayer. Jamestown, the new owner of the mixed-use project, emphasized the economic benefits of the plan, which is largely the same as an earlier plan […]
Weekend weather: Punxsutawney Phil was right
Feb. 21. With a chilly weekend ahead of us, it looks like Punxsutawney Phil was right about winter, but temps start to warm up next week. Look for sunshine today and Sunday, despite the chill. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Overrnight low around 23. Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Overnight […]
Earthtalk: Have increased plantings of trees and shrubs exacerbated fires in the Northeast?
Dear EarthTalk: Are increased shrub and tree plantings in the eastern U.S. in recent decades partially responsible for the recent uptick in wildfires across the region? —M. Major, New York, NY Feb. 21. Wildfires are uncontrolled destructive fires that spread over natural areas, like forests or brush. They can happen for many reasons, natural or […]
NCDHHS advises flu vaccinations for children after 2 pediatric flu deaths
Feb. 20. NCDHHS recently reported two pediatric flu-related deaths, the first for the 2024-2025 flu season. According to the Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, North Carolina has seen a rise in flu cases in combination with continued COVID-19 activity. Flu vaccinations are important for children who are at higher risk of developing severe disease or complications, including those […]
Hurricane relief drive in Birkdale Village is this Saturday
Feb. 19. Birkdale Village is hosting a Hurricane Helene relief drive Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm in The Plaza area. In partnership with Mission Christmas, Rise Disaster Relief, and Operation Wake Surf, Birkdale Village is collecting donations for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, including: Bedding Toiletries Clothing Diapers Trash Bags Cleaning Supplies Kitchen Supplies Canned Goods […]
