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Waterman will open at Charlotte Douglas International after closing in Cornelius
Jan. 31. After three years in Cornelius, The Waterman seafood restaurant will close this weekend. The existing South Charlotte location will remain open and a new location is coming to […]
EarthTalk: Can we store CO2 in building materials?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it really possible to store large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) in building materials like concrete and plastic? If so, why don’t we do more of it […]
Weekend Weather: A peek at spring
Jan. 31. Look for showers this afternoon; partly sunny to sunny skies Saturday and Sunday; and hints of spring for at least a week. Indeed, meteorological spring is a month […]
Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn closing in Birkdale Village
Jan. 30. Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn is closing its retail shop in Birkdale Village, with its Asheville, NC-based production facility remaining in operation. Perishhablenews said Poppy experienced minimal damage to its […]
Police Blotter: Jan. 22-28
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250122051 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 11:06:00 01/22/25 ASN Home Depot 250122104 B&E Vehicle 19807 Burton […]
You and your money: Speak up about town, county spending at public hearings
Jan. 28. This is the time of year when local governments dig into the next fiscal year’s spending plans, which must be approved and in place by June 30. As […]
Cornelius has a new deputy fire chief
Jan. 27. By Dave Vieser. In a major step towards the transition to a full-time paid fire department, Andrew Bridges of Denver has been named Cornelius’ first full-time deputy chief. […]
EarthTalk: What is congestion pricing?
Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is congestion pricing as just implemented in New York City and how will it help the environment? Should other cities also adopt this policy? —H.M., San […]
Get unwanted guns out of home during this safe surrender event
Jan. 24 Lake Norman area faith communities, in partnership with RAWtools South, are planning a Gun Safe-Surrender Event in February. Anyone may bring unwanted (and unloaded and working) guns to […]
Weekend Weather: Not as cold
Jan. 24. Look for gradually warming temps and more sunshine Saturday and Sunday, with aall that bitter cold in the rear-view mirror. Friday: Some clouds, high near 43. Overnight low […]
