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In case you smell smoke…
March 26. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge on Neck Road in Huntersville. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. For more information on prescribed burns visit: meck.co/RXfire
Two-day town budget retreat starts Tuesday
March 25. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius’ annual budget retreat—a strenuous, two-day work session—gets under way tomorrow at the Graylyn International Conference Center in Winston Salem. The mayor, members of the Board of Commissioners and key staff members attend and, like a company, get into the details of budgeting and goal-setting. The workshop begins at 9 […]
Police blotter: March 13-19
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240313079 Fraud 19601 Statesville Rd 12:50:29 03/13/24 CLO Mattress Express 240317044 Larceny 18300 Invergordon Ln 15:37:54 03/17/24 CLO Bollinger, Daniel 240318137 Larceny 21720 Catawba Av 21:58:05 03/18/24 ASN Harris Teeter 240319042 Fraud 16724 Flying Jib Rd 10:49:05 03/19/24 ASN Swisher, […]
Weekend Weather: Rain then SUNday
March 22. Double-check outdoor events today and Saturday, they may be cancelled due to rain. Palm Sunday will be lovely—and windy. Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. East northeast wind around 8 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. […]
Atrium eases COVID visitor and masking restrictions
March 20. [Updated] Atrium Health is lifting visitor restrictions and modifying masking policies after a steady decrease in respiratory virus cases,. Beginning tomorrow, restrictions limiting visitors aged 12 and under will be removed at Charlotte-area Atrium facilities. Masking will be optional except for specific areas where higher levels of infection prevention are needed. These may […]
Controlled burn at Latta
March 20. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff is conducting a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke. For more information on prescribed burns visit meck.co/RXfire
Hop Into Spring Saturday at Wilhelm Park
March 19. [UPDATED] Spring has sprung: Cornelius Parks & Recreation will hold Hop Into Spring this Saturday at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park behind Cornelius Elementary, starting at 2 pm and ending at 4. Of course, Peter Cottontail and his best duck friend will be there. Update: The event has been moved inside due to rain. […]
Lyngbya survey begins next week; residents can help
March 18. The Lake Norman Marine Commission in partnership with the NC State Aquatic Plant Management Program will begin surveying Lake Norman the week of March 25 for Lyngbya cyanobacteria, the unsightly blue-green algae that wreaks havoc with boaters and swimmers. People can report its presence to help create an effective treatment plan. To do […]
Unique cooking class will be held at Ada Jenkins
March 18. Ada Jenkins Center’s “Apple a Day” Cooking Classes for a Healthy Lifestyle are open to the first 10 people who register. Classes will be held every Monday from March 25 to June 3. Participants must be age 55 or older and can attend class regularly every week for all 10 sessions as well […]
State of Junker property prompts concern from Planning Board member
March 18. By Dave Vieser. The Junker property, a mixed-use development on West Catawba continues to be a thorn in the side of local residents and officials. The newest issue involves incomplete clearance of trees, leaving large tree trunks spread over portions of the 12-acre property, as well as branches wrapped into phone and cable […]
