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‘Stop the Hate’ rally this Saturday 4-5:30 pm on Davidson Village Green
UPDATED. There will be a “Stop the Hate Rally” this Saturday from 4 pm to 5:30 pm on the Davidson Village Green. Sponsored by a variety of community and religious organizations, the event follows up on commemorations of the violence in Charlottesville, Va. two years ago. The purpose is to condemn racism, anti-Semitism, gun […]
In the slow lane: Old Jetton at crossroads with planners
Oct. 22. By Dave Vieser. It’s been eight months since the town said it would take measures to enhance safety at the intersection of Old Jetton Road and Jetton Road, but as of the end of September, no work has begun. On the record, town officials attribute the delay to the tedious process of acquiring […]
Atrium plans hospital, development in Cornelius
Oct. 21. UPDATED 7 PM. By Dave Yochum. Atrium Health has filed an initial application with the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation for a Certificate of Need to build a 30-bed acute care hospital in North Mecklenburg. The facility, which will be in Cornelius, would include two operating rooms. Business Today, sister publication […]
Early voting tests candidate stamina, good nature
Oct. 21. By Dave Yochum. Candidates are lined up outside Cornelius Town Hall to meet and greet, kiss hands and shake babies—or is it the other way around? It’s early voting, when you can see candidates deal with the public up close and personal. It’s a Rorschach test for intestinal fortitude. 1. Presumably only dedicated […]
Michael Waltrip Raceworld complex under contract to top auto dealer
By Dave Yochum. Business Today reported last week that the owners of Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge have the former Michael Waltrip Raceworld under contract for an undisclosed amount. LKNCJD owners Robin and Jack Salzman plan a new retail facility that would include a prep shop and 10,000 square feet of space for non-profits and […]
Incidents, Arrests and Citations as reported by the Cornelius Police Department October 17
Incidents 191010005 Damage Property 18341 Old Statesville Rd 03:50:30 10/10/19 CLO Suds and Shine Car Wash 191011057 Larceny Vehicle 8115 Dunmore Dr 16:48:24 10/11/19 ACT Harris, Patricia Anne 191012005 B&E Residential 20633 N Main St 01:49:00 10/12/19 ACT Gaddy, Heather Michele 191012025 Larceny 20324 Carrington Trace Dr 12:27:09 10/12/19 ACT James, Theressa Olivia 191012045 B&E […]
CMS will vote to drop Cornelius from Municipal Concerns Act
Oct. 15. Dave Yochum. A majority on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education is ready to drop Cornelius from the controversial “Municipal Concerns Act” which cut North Meck out of school construction during the next 15 years. The vote, which is expected to be unanimous, will be on the CMS board agenda Oct. 22. It would […]
Days Inn is history
Oct. 15. The Days Inn on Holiday Lane—perhaps unwisely named for a previous hotel chain—is being torn down to make way for a new, larger North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union. The 8,500-square-foot branch will go up on the hotel property, just north of the existing SECU branch. Family histories were made at the now […]
Incidents, Arrests and Citations as reported by the Cornelius Police Department October 14
Incidents 191002066 Larceny 18926 Statesville Rd 15:59:00 10/02/19 ACT Lake Norman Pool and Spa 191003001 Larceny 20008 W Catawba Av 00:27:00 10/03/19 ACT Circle K 191005043 Larceny 17810 Half Moon Ln 14:09:39 10/05/19 ACT Goode, Pamela Leigh 191006010 Damage Property 8929 Rosalyn Glen Rd 02:48:31 10/06/19 CLO CSI Properties 191007005 B&E Vehicle 18817 Nautical Dr […]
Noise still sounds complicated
Oct. 13. Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has made some minor modifications to the noise ordinance adopted earlier this year. The changes give violators as much as 60 days to rectify the situation. “The town’s Land Development Code Advisory Board (LDCAB) unanimously recommended these amendments to address noise mitigation efforts, the timing of implementing […]
