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Alexander Farm testing site: How long is temporary?

April 1. With problems on the retail development side of Alexander Farm, local officials have been seeking a use for the 55-acre site. Thanks to a federal grant, the former […]

Community Meeting on Wednesday the Davidson Carwash – Master Plan

March 31. TSG Residential proposes to develop the +/-2-acre site at 405 S. Main St. in Davidson to include a mix of commercial and residential uses. The project envisions +/-9,900 SF […]

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Don’t use fire pits, please, as burn ban remains in effect

March 31. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management is reminding residents that the statewide burn ban remains in effect. Because of increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on […]

EarthTalk: Why is wind power suddenly up in the air?

Dear EarthTalk: How is wind power doing in the US?  —P.K. via email March 28. Wind energy is the largest single source of renewable energy in the U.S., comprising 10 […]

Weekend Weather

March 28. Lovely today and Saturday, but possible storms Sunday afternoon. Friday: Sunny, breezy, high near 78. Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy, high near 77. Sunday: 30 percent chance of showers, […]

MAU5 comes to Cornelius Saturday night

March 27. MAU5, a Charlotte-based 90’s alternative cover band, will bring an electrifying night of alternative rock hits to the Tropicana Saturday March 29. This high-energy performance features top tracks […]

Tex-Mex style restaurant will open in former Waterman space next year

Charlotte restaurateur Rob Duckworth plans to open a new eatery in the old Waterman space on Bailey Road at Hwy. 21. Chili Willi’s, a Tex-Mex cantina concept, is expected to […]

Seaboy opening with a full house tonight

March 26. Seaboy Restaurant and Bar, which opens tonight on North Main in Cornelius, is fully booked through Saturday. Owner Jonathan Cox, the chef who has led kitchens for Jon Dressler […]

Police Blotter: March 19-25

As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250319038 Comm Threats 17015 Kenton Dr 10:13:26 03/19/25 ASN Krissy Bailey 250321040 Fraud 20221 W […]

Instrument Discovery Day this Saturday

March 26. The North Carolina Youth Orchestra, formerly the Cornelius Youth Orchestra, will hold Instrument Discovery Day Saturday March 29 at 10 am. The free, 90-minute event lets students and […]