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Davidson celebrates rescheduled National Night Out Thursday
Oct. 3. Davidson residents are invited to join the Davidson Police Department on its National Night Out celebration on Thursday, Oct. 6. The event was originally scheduled for Tuesday but postponed because of Ian. It will be held 5-7 pm Thursday at Roosevelt Wilson Park, 420 Griffith St. The event is free and open to the public. […]
Weekend weather: It improves Saturday
Sept. 30. It looks more and more like Ian will be a smaller event in Lake Norman than originally expected. Rainfall will only be in the 1-2 inch range this afternoon with more coming tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Look for gusty winds today and tomorrow with showers possibly ending tomorrow morning. Saturday: […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Sept. 21-27
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220921059 Larceny Vehicle 18600 Statesville Rd 11:48:43 09/21/22 CLO Enterprise Rent a Car 220921073 Fraud 20010 One Norman Cir 13:52:57 09/21/22 ASN Richard, George 220921074 Larceny 20435 Chartwell Center Dr 13:52:47 09/21/22 ASN Davis, Shakeitha 220923049 Fraud 18332 Harbor Light Blvd 10:14:00 […]
GOAT Pizza coming to Village at Oakhurst/Phase 2
Sept. 30. Construction on The Village at Oakhurst/Phase 2 near Hwy. 21 and Bailey Road will begin in October, according to developer Joe Douglas. The 29,300 square foot building will have retail tenants on the first floor and medical offices on the second floor. GOAT Pizza out of New Jersey has already signed a lease. […]
WastePro operating one hour early Friday
Sept. 29. In preparation for Ian’s rain and wind, WastePro will begin operations at 6 am on Friday, Sept. 30. This is one hour earlier than operations typically begin. Residents are asked to plan accordingly.
The time to clear storm drains is before the rain
Sept. 29. CharMeck Storm Water is advising residents to take a minute to check storm drains on the street near your home. Hurricane Ian could impact the area with heavy rain. Before the rain arrives is the best time to clear debris from storm drains to help avoid localized flooding.
Ian, arriving sooner than expected, spawns cancellations, rescheduling
Sept. 29. [UPDATED] With Ian pushing up the coast faster than expected, the Lake Norman area will see higher winds today and rain more likely tomorrow, less so on Saturday. Ian, now a tropical storm off the coast of Georgia, is tracking toward the coast of South Carolina and North Carolina Friday. The National Weather […]
How to prepare for a storm
Sept. 29. As Ian makes its way to the Carolinas, the Greater Carolinas Region of the American Red Cross is encouraging communities to prepare for possible impacts here, including flooding and high winds. The following tips and steps are useful for any serious storm, including this coming winter. Action plan —Create an evacuation plan. […]
Davidson tries to provide easier access for downtown parking
Sept. 27. Davidson is taking steps to provide easier access to parking options for shops and restaurants downtown. Parking management was an issue identified by the recent Downtown Small Area Plan process as needing improvement. Returning to pre-COVID enforcement levels and the proper use of designated 2-hour parking areas will ensure turnover of parked vehicles […]
Multiple events cancelled ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival
Sept. 28. Updated Sept. 29. With Hurricane Ian coming on stronger in Florida than first expected—it’s a Category 4 storm—Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency in North Carolina. Meanwhile, multiple organizations are cancelling weekend events in and around Cornelius, while others are scrambling to figure out what to do as the storm […]
