Recent Posts
Pipeline safety should be on ‘everyone’s radar’
May 19. As most everyone in North Meck knows by now, gas pipelines can leak. The Pipeline Safety Trust, a national non-profit that promotes pipeline safety, is holding its spring conference virtually today and Thursday. PST was formed after the 1999 Olympic Pipeline tragedy in Bellingham, Wash. Nationally known oil and gas analyst Tom Kloza, […]
Legislative ‘Listening Session’ Thursday
May 19. The Mecklenburg County Delegation to the NC General Assembly will host an online Listening Session Thursday, May 20, from 7 to 8 pm with majority of the delegation’s 17 members in attendance. Constituents are encouraged to sign up to speak for up to 2 minutes about issues, concerns in their community and reactions […]
Virtual fair: Older Americans Month
May 19. US Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) will hold a Virtual Seniors and Caregivers Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 26 at 6 pm. Expert presenters will outline resources that help enhance the quality of life for older citizens as well as provide information for caregivers. To register, click here. The one hour program is via […]
Weekend weather: Enjoy
May 14. Look for plenty of sun today and Saturday, with highs of 72 and 74, respectively. Calm winds and dry all weekend with a few clouds coming Sunday and a high around 75. The cooler spring weather continues into Monday with some clouds and highs in the upper 70s, still below average for this […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations May 5-11
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210503100 Fraud 20509 N Main St 11:51:20 05/07/21 ASN Hoffman, Christopher 210506101 Larceny Vehicle 18540 Starcreek Dr 14:06:17 05/06/21 ASN Clawson, William 210506114 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 00:41:56 05/08/21 CLO Home Depot 210508044 Larceny 18611 Starcreek Dr 10:26:13 05/08/21 ACT Jordan, Jonathon […]
Davidson would maintain tax rate under proposed budget
May 12. While the general fund budget would increase by 5.6 percent, the Town of Davidson tax rate will remain the same under the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-22 (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022). “We are extremely proud of our staff and department heads for all of the hard work that has […]
Novant begins Pfizer shots for 12- to 15-year-olds Thursday afternoon
May 10. Novant Health will accept COVID-19 vaccination walk-ins for 12- to 15 year-olds beginning 3 pm Thursday, contingent on expected approvals from the Food & Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control. The closest location is Novant Health Medical Group at 17220 Northcross Drive in Huntersville. It is open 8 am to 5 […]
COVID-19 update May 10
May 10. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 974 new COVID-19 cases, down from 1,932 new cases reported late Friday afternoon and 1,798 new cases reported last Thursday. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations were at 951, down from 1,007 one week ago. Deaths There were 10 new deaths attributable to COVID-19 statewide in […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations April 28 – May 4
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210428065 Fraud 19100 Brookgreen Garden Pl 12:08:13 04/28/21 ASN Moore, Matthew 210429070 Larceny 20125 N Main St 14:26:58 04/29/21 CLO Food Lion 210429079 B&E Vehicle 19101 Peninsula Club Dr 15:55:57 04/29/21 ASN Williams, Joesph 210430027 Larceny 20315 Knox Rd 07:18:00 04/30/21 ASN […]
Local elections likely in November
May 7. By Dave Vieser. It appears that local elections will take place this fall as scheduled. The late arrival of US Census data initially threatened to delay the elections, but it now appears that voters will go to the polls on Nov. 2, under the usual schedule. The reason: There are no districts in […]
