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Annexation public hearing for Mayes Meadows set for April 21
March 18. By Dave Vieser. Monday’s Town Board Meeting featured an unusually small town board acting on an equally small agenda. With Mayor Woody Washam and Commissioner Michael Osborne away, […]
EarthTalk: What’s happening to the Great Salt Lake?
Why is the Great Salt Lake shrinking so much and can it be saved? —E.T., via email March 14. Utah’s Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the […]
Weekend Weather: Beware the day after the Ides of March
March 14. The weekend is divided in two, with nice weather today and Saturday, then strong storms, rain and wind on Sunday. In case you’ve put your plants outside, there […]
Davidson named a ‘Tree City’ for 15th year
March 12. The Arbor Day Foundation has named the Town of Davidson a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees. Davidson has […]
Police Blotter: March 5-11
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250305037 Larceny 10414 Bailey Rd 09:10:00 03/05/25 ASN Yokohama Tire 250305080 Fight 19706 One Norman […]
Downtown master plan will be completed this summer; meeting Wednesday
March 11. By Dave Vieser. The Downtown Cornelius Master Plan will be delayed until late summer according to assistant Planning Director David Cole. The extended timetable was revealed at the […]
Letter: It’s no wonder accidents are down on I-77 overpass
March 10. [Opinion] There is no surprise that accidents are down after the Catawba overpass was “inverted.” The DDI design is known to slow traffic speed and improve safety. However, […]
Controlled burn at Latta
March 7. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting another controlled burn today beginning around 11 am at Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind […]
EarthTalk: What about ‘green corridors,’ and how are they useful?
Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called “green corridors” in cities and how do they help mitigate climate change? —Peter Q, Boston, MA March 7. Green corridors, or ecological corridors, are strips […]
