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New road honoring late mayor opening soon
Aug. 7. By Dave Vieser. Nannie Potts Lane, a new 1/3 mile road designed to relieve traffic on Catawba Avenue east of I-77 in Cornelius should be open by Labor Day. Crews from Blythe Construction were putting the finishing paving touches on the road this week, along with the addition of a turning lane on […]
Weekend weather: Hot and sunny
Aug. 7. The weekend will be sunny and hot, with little chance of rain on either Saturday or Sunday. Highs in the low 90s with light a variable winds. The weekend gets off to a wetter start Friday, with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2. High of 89 today. To […]
Police blotter: Incidents/arrests/citations as reported by CPD Aug. 5
Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 200729078 Damage Property 19637 Heartland St 12:02:03 07/29/20 ASN Bass, Robert 200730051 Larceny 18709 Statesville Rd 09:24:19 07/30/20 ASN Hertz Rental Car 200730066 Fraud 21445 Catawba Av 11:14:39 07/30/20 ASN Town of Cornelius 200730074 B&E Commercial 20401 Zion Av 11:58:00 07/30/20 ASN Old Mecklenburg Brewery 200803034 […]
Buy a brick campaign coming in September
Aug. 5. The public phase of fundraising for the Cain Center for the Arts begins in September, with a buy-a-brick campaign ($250, $500 and $1,000). So far, the non-profit arts center is at $17 million in donations, well on its way toward a campaign goal of $25 million. Demolition of the existing buildings just west […]
Home and property sales for July: Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 6/15/20 $280,000 Karen & Vernon Goebel Jr. to Juliane Kautz & Nathan Huber, 10915 Shelly Renee Dr. 6/15/20 $439,000 John & Vivian Haleem to Stephen Fleming & Yomaira Filpo, 19921 Scanmar Ln. 6/16/20 $425,000 Justin & […]
Home and property sales for July: Mooresville
These recent property transactions over $250,000 were recorded by the county Register of Deeds in Mecklenburg and Iredell. Mooresville 6/8/20 $259,000 Robert & Vicki Scott to Matthew & Emily Duvall, 138 Water Oak Dr. 28117 6/8/20 $496,000 Alfred & Debra Lackey to Jason & Leanne Mead, 128 Wildiris Ln. 28117 6/8/20 $270,000 Charles & Linda […]
Obama endorses 100+ candidates nationwide, including NC Rep. Clark
Aug. 3. Former President Barack Obama has endorsed a wide variety of Democratic candidates across the country, including NC Gov. Roy Cooper, US Senate candidate Cal Cunningham and NC Rep. Christy Clark. She represents NC District 98, which includes Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville. She defeated incumbent John R. Bradford two years ago; the Republican is […]
FAQs on drink sales after 11 pm
July 31. The sale of individual alcoholic beverages after 11 pm comes to halt tonight, due to COVID-19. To review frequently asked questions, click here. For example, you can’t order three drinks at 10:59 pm and expect to be served. (But you can’t do that in North Carolina, regardless of time.)
Monday ‘Coffee Chat’ features Mecklenburg health director
The Cornelius “Coffee Chat” Monday Aug. 3 will feature Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris who will give an update on COVID-19. Hosted by Mayor Woody Washam, the virtual coffee chat begins at 8:30 am via Zoom. Members of the Town Board and town staff will be on hand as well, with Town Manager […]
Weekend weather
July 31. Yesterday was a nice break from all that 90-degree weather, right? LOL, it’s coming back, with storms, this weekend. The National Weather Service is calling for highs of 93 today and tomorrow, with 91 forecast for Sunday and showers and thunderstorms likely amidst the heat. Thirty percent chance of showers Friday and Saturday, […]
