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Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Take care of the food in the garage freezer
Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. Jan. 14. Winter is here. For those who have a second refrigerator in the garage, keep in mind that the refrigerator cycles on and […]
Letter: Infrastructure comes first
Jan. 13. [Opinion] When considering any rezoning, such as that proposed for Birkdale Village, Town Commissioners must weigh the impact on established communities against the potential tax revenue, factoring in the additional costs to hard and soft infrastructure expenses to the town. Spill-over traffic and crime into adjacent neighborhoods must be accounted for before any […]
Economic Outlook: Newsmakers Breakfast Q&A Jan. 23 features leading economist
Jan. 13. How will tariffs affect the economy in 2025? How will immigration policy affect North Carolina? Jackie Benson, an economist with Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank, will address a variety of issues during a Newsmakers Breakfast Jan. 23 at The Peninsula Club. She covers the US macroeconomy, including residential housing, commercial real estate, […]
EarthTalk: What is Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy?
Dear EarthTalk: What is Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy? —B.N., Athens, GA Jan. 10. Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, made a lasting impact on environmental policy. His robust initiatives to protect natural resources and advance clean energy established the foundation for environmental policy in subsequent decades. Despite obstacles, his efforts in land preservation, energy efficiency […]
Weekend Weather: Wintry
Jan. 10. Who’s ready for winter? We hope you are—with snow coming in later today, then sleet, possibly mixed with snow. Mr. Sun comes back Saturday, with cold temps all weekend and for days to come. Friday: High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of around an […]
It’s personal property tax time
Jan. 10. Any person or business that owns property such as boats, aircraft or mobile homes, or income-producing property such as equipment, machinery or furniture associated with a business must list the property for tax purposes with the Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office between now and Jan. 31, 2025. Individual and business personal property is taxed […]
Prepare for wintry mix Friday into Saturday
Jan. 9. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch starting Friday morning and ending Saturday morning . If it’s a prolonged sleet and freezing rain event, treacherous roads and downed limbs are quite possible. Snow likely, mainly after 4 pm tomorrow with a high near 36. Friday night will bring more snow […]
Eagle Scout project enhances Torrence Chapel Park
Jan. 8. A Mooresville Scout has earned his Eagle award for renovating an undeveloped area near the entrance of Torrence Chapel Park in Cornelius. Carter W. Culbreth’s project included installing five birdhouses, two bee boxes, two Adirondack chairs overlooking the baseball fields and a Little Free Library as well as planting of various plants to […]
MLK Day observances in Davidson Jan. 20
Jan. 8. The Town of Davidson will observe Martin Luther King Day Jan. 20 in the Davidson Town Hall & Community Center Auditorium. Town offices will be closed all day in observance of the holiday. The MLK event gets under way with music from the Cornelius Youth Orchestra Woodwind Ensemble at 9:30 a.m. with the […]
Police Blotter: Dec. 25-31
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 241226085 Disturbance 20832 Catawba Av 21:12:37 12/26/24 CAA Saeed’s Bar 241227014 Damage Property 20227 Heights Way 06:15:00 12/27/24 ASN David Ramos 241228052 Fraud 19701 Statesville Rd 15:50:00 12/28/24 ASN ABC Store 241228062 Larceny 20300 W Catawba Av 18:23:00 12/28/24 ASN […]
