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NC Rep. Bradford requests $3 million for Smithville revitalization plan
June 3. NC Rep. John Bradford has submitted a formal NC House budget funding request for local projects, including $3 million for the Smithville redevelopment plan. The other requests include $150,000 for studying ocular melanoma, as well as $3 million for the Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics Center. For the Town of Davidson, Bradford has […]
Weekend weather: Giving us a break
June 3. There will be a mix of sun and clouds today, with highs around 82-84, similar to what’s ahead on Saturday and Sunday—although the weekend promises more sunshine than today. Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high of 84; Sunday, very much the same, according to our friends at the National Weather Service. […]
Walk or bike a greenway on guided tour Saturday
June 3. Cornelius has been active in getting greenways in place in the past several years, focusing on its Emerald Necklace connecting where people live to where they shop, dine, recreate, and congregate. The town’s greenway plan counts on interconnectivity with Mecklenburg County and neighboring municipalities’ plans to broaden access for bicyclists and pedestrians. Join […]
Sen. Marcus files 4 local bills
June 2. NC Sen. Natasha Marcus has filed four bills with local impact, including a request for $1 million to support Smithville revitalization plan. The other bills include strengthening environmental protections in the wake of the gasoline spill in Huntersville, studying ocular melanoma, and planning for affordable housing. Marcus is seeking $150,000 to hire environmental […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations May 25-31
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220525071 B&E Residential 9021 Chagrin Dr 14:36:00 05/25/22 ASN Maldonado, Ramon 220525089 B&E Residential 19805 One Norman Cr 16:56:17 05/25/22 ASN Ashlock, Casey 220525091 B&E Residential 19420 One Norman Bv 17:25:00 05/25/22 ASN Diehl, Melody 220526062 Fraud 19825 N Cove Rd 13:59:00 […]
Davidson Sustainability Committee seeks members
June 1. The Davidson Sustainability Committee is seeking a few new members to assist with the work of the committee. The Sustainability Committee was formed in 2020 and is a working group comprised of members from the Planning Board, the Livability Board, and the Affordable Housing and Equity Advisory Board. The committee is guided by […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations May 18-24
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220518073 B&E Residential 19602 Deer Valley Dr 13:19:37 05/18/22 ASN Englert, Ross 220518078 Fraud 17065 Nat Bynum 13:52:25 05/18/22 ASN First United Methodist Church 220518079 Fraud 19430 W Catawba Av; Regions Bank 14:09:04 05/18/22 ASN McLeod, Ben 220520040 Fraud 21107 Island Forest […]
Memorable Memorial Day Weekend weather
May 26. After showers today and Friday, it looks like a perfect Memorial Day Weekend with plenty of sun, highs in the 80s and no rain in sight. Saturday: Sunny, temps 80-82. Sunday: Sunny, 85-86. Memorial Day: Sunny, 88-89. Tuesday: Sunny, 91. Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend. The newsletter returns on Tuesday.
Flags at half-staff through May 28 to honor shooting victims
May 25. Gov. Cooper ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately through sunset May 28 to honor the victims of mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas. “What a devastating and unspeakable tragedy at a Texas Elementary School where at least 19 students and […]
Splashville Park: Slippery when wet 7 days a week
May 24. The Lake Norman Kiwanis Splashville Park, located in Smithville Park, is open for the 2022 season. You can access the park from either South Ferry or Smith Circle. For rules and regulations, click here. Monday-Friday 9 am-11:30 am 1 pm-3:30 pm 5 pm-7 pm Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 9 am-7 pm The adjacent shelter is available […]
