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Preview: Monday’s Town Board meeting
Nov. 4. By Dave Vieser. At Monday’s Town Board meeting, Cornelius commissioners will continue to discuss possible uses for the $9.6 million which the town expects to receive from the American Rescue Plan. However, no final decision is expected to be made. Monday’s meeting will be another input session, according to Town Manager Andrew Grant. […]
Weekend weather: Warm, with off-and-on sun
Nov. 4. Look for a partly cloudy and warm day today, with highs around 73. A weak front Saturday into Sunday means more clouds and the possibility of scattered showers, with highs on both days in the mid- to upper-70s. There will be breezes and overnight temps in the low 60s. Saturday: Sun off an […]
Shining new light on energy efficiency and streets
Nov. 3. Existing streetlights in Davidson are being replaced on 11 major street thoroughfares with more energy efficient LED lighting. This LED streetlight conversion project is perhaps the single most effective energy efficiency opportunity available to the town, according to town leaders. “This conversion is a huge step forward in terms of energy efficiency, which […]
November HEARTS event postponed for renovation at Cedar Grove
Nov. 3. The November HEARTS event at the Hugh Torance House and Store is being postponed to allow for the installation of a whole-house HVAC system. The needed rehabilitation work at Cedar Grove is starts with the HVAC system to provide climate control and recommended humidity levels to protect and preserve the 1831 Greek Revival […]
Dueling e-petitions ask for support — or not — for Birkdale Village proposals
Nov. 2. [Updated] By TL Bernthal. Birkdale Village has launched a petition drive on Facebook to show support for a rezoning request for its latest plans; within hours, a Greens at Birkdale Village resident posted one to seek support for the opposition. At issue On Nov. 21, the Huntersville Town Board will vote on whether […]
Want to dine out on Thanksgiving? Better make a reservation now
Nov. 2. [Updated Nov. 21.] By TL Bernthal. Not even a handful of area restaurants will be open Thanksgiving Day for diners, and reservations for a place at their tables are filling up. Choplin’s in Cornelius, Red Rock Cafe in Birkdale Village and North Harbor Club in Davidson will be open, as will Al’s Bar […]
Parents can use Halloween candy to teach kids about personal finance
Nov. 2. Here’s advice on how parents can use the process of collecting and allocating Halloween candy to teach children about personal finance. Two experts gave this advice to WalletHub. Cost, quantity and math “Lessons on personal finance need to be age appropriate. For younger children, learning basic skills in the areas of mathematics, logic, and […]
Pioneer Springs Community School gets GO Grant
Nov. 1. Pioneer Springs Community School and teacher Sandra Dixon received a Go Outside “GO Grant” of $3,500 for a project to provide outdoor garden experiences to students and explore hands-on learning environments. GO Grants are funded by The Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council and Trust Fund and are awarded to applicants across the state to […]
Spooky stats and fun facts for 2022 Halloween
Oct. 31. It’s the spookiest time of the year, when superstition runs rampant and treats always come with the potential for a trick. But like with anything else, the more you know about Halloween, the less scary it seems. The Origins of Halloween Halloween is actually a 2,000-year-old celebration of the Celtic New Year (called […]
Catch ‘em while you can, but you must release them, too
Oct. 31. The Robbins Park Northern Pond has recently been stocked with more than 300 channel catfish. Everyone is welcome to fish but it’s catch and release only. The fishing pier is connected to a nearly 600-foot long boardwalk, and is handicap accessible. NC fishing license requirements apply. Don’t have fishing gear? Take advantage of […]
