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Weekend weather: Sunny, warm and cool
Feb. 28. Meteorological spring starts this weekend, even though the official end of winter is three weeks away. If its seems slightly mixed up, so is the weekend weather. Look […]
Wastewater spill near 18325 Taffrail
Feb. 27. Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow near 18325 Taffrail Way in Cornelius. An estimated 90 gallons reached Lake Norman. Most homes along the lakes are served […]
Update: Another controlled burn today
Feb. 27. [UPDATED Feb. 28] Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting another controlled burn Friday beginning around 10:15 am at Latta Nature Preserve. It’s the third day of controlled burns, […]
Police Blotter: Feb. 19-25
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250221088 Comm Threats 18911 Harbor Cove Ln 20:41:12 02/21/25 CLO Savanna Moore & Diana Moore […]
ASC announces permanent president
Feb. 26. The influential Arts & Science Council (ASC) has officially named Adam Santalla Pierce as president. He most recently served as interim president, following his role as vice president […]
Huntersville Planning Board votes 4-3 against Birkdale plan
Feb. 26. The Huntersville Planning Board voted 4-3 against plans to add a 125-room hotel, 150 multi-family units, commercial space and an office building to Birkdale Village, the town’s largest […]
Weekend weather: Punxsutawney Phil was right
Feb. 21. With a chilly weekend ahead of us, it looks like Punxsutawney Phil was right about winter, but temps start to warm up next week. Look for sunshine today […]
Earthtalk: Have increased plantings of trees and shrubs exacerbated fires in the Northeast?
Dear EarthTalk: Are increased shrub and tree plantings in the eastern U.S. in recent decades partially responsible for the recent uptick in wildfires across the region? —M. Major, New York, […]
NCDHHS advises flu vaccinations for children after 2 pediatric flu deaths
Feb. 20. NCDHHS recently reported two pediatric flu-related deaths, the first for the 2024-2025 flu season. According to the Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, North Carolina has seen a rise in flu cases […]
Hurricane relief drive in Birkdale Village is this Saturday
Feb. 19. Birkdale Village is hosting a Hurricane Helene relief drive Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm in The Plaza area. In partnership with Mission Christmas, Rise Disaster Relief, and Operation Wake […]
