Recent Posts
Fisher Farm cross country trail to close for improvements
June 16. The Cross Country Trail at Fisher Farm will be closed for Fall 2025 because of an upcoming stream restoration project. This important environmental initiative will help protect local waterways, improve habitat for native species, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the park’s natural resources, according to Davidson Parks and Recreation. Quotable “While we […]
The Great Race arrives in Mooresville June 28
June 16. The 2025 Hemmings Motor News Great Race stops in Mooresville June 28. The premiere old car rally features more than 100 antique automobiles during a nine-day, 2,300-mile event. The race starts in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 21, and ends in Irmo, SC on Sunday, June 29. There are more than 500 […]
Weekend Weather
June 13. Happy Friday the Thirteenth! Clouds, sunshine here and there, showers, thunderstorms and humidity—that’s the weekend weather and much of the week ahead. Friday: Showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, high near 84. Overnight thunderstorms as well. Saturday: The same, only warmer: High near 87. Sunday: Pretty much the same. High near 88. Monday: Same. […]
Police Blotter: June 4-10
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250604032 Fraud 17010 Kenton Dr 09:00:00 06/04/25 ASN PNC Bank 250604067 Damage Property 19600 W Catawba Av 14:49:00 06/04/25 ACT Jason Bocchino 250605026 Larceny 10228 Glenmeade Rd 06:47:00 06/05/25 ASN Brian Duncan 250606050 Larceny Vehicle 9904 Adelie Ct 11:03:51 06/06/25 […]
Letter to the Editor: Cashmere at Lake Norman makes sense
June 11. [Opinion] We appreciate the Cornelius Planning Board’s thoughtful review of our proposed six-story mixed-use project, Cashmere at Lake Norman. While we were disappointed by the recommendation to reduce the project to three stories, we were encouraged by the many positive comments about the project’s design integrity, community benefit, and potential to revitalize a […]
Planning Board recommends approval of a smaller, 3-story project on Jetton at Bethel
June 10. By Dave Vieser. At their June 9 meeting, the Cornelius Planning Board concurred with the town planning staff, recommending zoning approval for the Cashmere condominium/mixed use building but at a height of three stories, not six. The project is proposed for a vacant lot on the northwest corner of Jetton Road extension and […]
Public Notice: Lakeside Charter
June 9. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Lakeside Charter Academy proposes for Federal funding for the 2025-2026 School Year. Interested persons are encouraged to review amendments to the Project and make comments concerning the implementation of […]
Point in Time snapshot: More than 2,400 homeless county-wide
June 9. As of April 30, 2025, there were 2,415 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, according to Mecklenburg County’s One Number benchmark. Among the homeless residents are those surveyed during the annual Point in Time Count, conducted Jan. 22. The results, released this month, show that the number of unsheltered homeless in the […]
Affordable housing agency will become part of Ada Jenkins
June 9. Community Link in Charlotte, a non-profit that has helped clients obtain affordable housing, will become part of the Ada Jenkins Center. Community Link will discontinue operations as an independent non-profit June 20, and resume by late summer under the new structure at AJC in Davidson. “These proven programs from Community Link have helped […]
EarthTalk: Who profits the most from global warming?
Dear EarthTalk: Which companies and industry sectors stand to profit the most from global warming? —Jerry M., Largo, FL June 6. According to a report by Swiss Re, a global insurance provider, climate change could erode a total of $23 trillion of global gross domestic product by 2050. But while global warming is a crisis […]
