Recent Posts
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Coins in pockets of jeans being washed can be costly
April 1. 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. Over my career, I can recall some service calls that, for various reasons, were avoidable. It may take a little extra time […]
Tree preservation measure a ‘win-win’ for developers, builders
April 1. Rather than preserve tracts of woodlands, a new tree preservation ordinance will set aside infill parcels for Bonsai trees that can be moved as needed for recreation and future development. As development occurs the trees can be placed in new locations in the same pots on artificial turf for additional recreation options. Quotable […]
Water attraction eyed for Bailey Road site
April 1. The planning department is considering a plan to build a water attraction on the site of a proposed business park on Bailey Road. The waterpark would tap into water pipes that supply nearby Bailey’s Glen and adjoining neighborhoods. Final designs on the park were not available, but the developer was asked to cap […]
Yachting mishap traced to errant remains
April 1. That boat crash Sunday on Lake Norman occurred when the captain’s vision was obscured by dust and ash. LKN Marine Police said a passenger threw the contents of an urn containing cremains into the air while the boat was traveling at about 12 knots. Cremation residue blinded the boat pilot, an accomplished Lake […]
Alexander Farm testing site: How long is temporary?
April 1. With problems on the retail development side of Alexander Farm, local officials have been seeking a use for the 55-acre site. Thanks to a federal grant, the former farm will be put to use as a DOT testing ground for police vehicles. Officials were attracted to Alexander Farm by the completion of the […]
Community Meeting on Wednesday the Davidson Carwash – Master Plan
March 31. TSG Residential proposes to develop the +/-2-acre site at 405 S. Main St. in Davidson to include a mix of commercial and residential uses. The project envisions +/-9,900 SF of commercial space, 24 residential units within mixed-use buildings, 12 townhome units, along with parking, green space and various amenity features. The project intends to […]
Don’t use fire pits, please, as burn ban remains in effect
March 31. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management is reminding residents that the statewide burn ban remains in effect. Because of increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide until further notice. The burn ban prohibits all open burning, no matter the distance to […]
EarthTalk: Why is wind power suddenly up in the air?
Dear EarthTalk: How is wind power doing in the US? —P.K. via email March 28. Wind energy is the largest single source of renewable energy in the U.S., comprising 10 percent of the nation’s electricity mix. In Iowa and South Dakota, wind provides more than half the electricity. In 2024, U.S. wind electricity generation surpassed […]
Weekend Weather
March 28. Lovely today and Saturday, but possible storms Sunday afternoon. Friday: Sunny, breezy, high near 78. Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy, high near 77. Sunday: 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 pm. High near 76 with wind gusts as high as 20 mph. Possible storms overnight. Monday: Showers likely, thunderstorm possible. High near […]
MAU5 comes to Cornelius Saturday night
March 27. MAU5, a Charlotte-based 90’s alternative cover band, will bring an electrifying night of alternative rock hits to the Tropicana Saturday March 29. This high-energy performance features top tracks from the 90’s alternative rock scene that defined a generation. The show starts at 10 pm.
