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Nantz Road residents take concerns to Town Board
May 6. By Dave Vieser. It looks like more residents on Nantz Road have joined the opposition to Sunset Cove, a rezoning proposal to establish a venue on lakefront property near Ramsey Creek Park. The proposed rezoning includes converting two large single-family homes into event space for weddings and corporate events. The proposal also includes […]
Town manager will present budget proposal at tonight’s commission meeting
May 5. Cornelius Town Manager Andrew Grant will unveil his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 at this evening’s Town Board meeting. Following his presentation, a public hearing on the budget will be opened, and continued on May 19 and possibly June 2. The budget must be adopted by June 30, and will go into […]
Weekend Weather
May 2. We’ll have showers here and there but with enough breaks to enjoy various festivals and special events, especially on Saturday. Friday: 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 pm. Mostly sunny, high near 84. Gusts as high as 21 mph during afternoon thunderstorms. Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms […]
Police Blotter: April 23-29
As reported by the Cornelius police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250423078 Larceny Vehicle 20200 Sefton Park Rd 15:24:04 04/23/25 CLO Francis Hamberis 250424064 Fraud 19430 W Catawba Av 11:16:42 04/24/25 CAA Terrance Savoy 250425028 Damage Property 18627 Northline Dr 07:10:00 04/25/25 ASN James Wilkins & Chris Fagio 250428032 Trespass 20500 […]
NC emerges as hub for abortion access amid new regional restrictions
May 2. By Rachel Crumpler/North Carolina Healthcare News. North Carolina has emerged as a key access point for abortion care in the South in the wake of restrictions in neighboring states since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade three years ago. Nationwide, the Tar Heel state served the second highest number of out-of-state […]
Plan for Gilead Road closure this weekend
May 1. NCDOT will temporarily close Gilead Road over Interstate 77 to apply the final lift of surface on the new $30.8 million diverging diamond. Gilead will close at 10 pm Friday, and reopen by 6 am Monday. Law enforcement will be on site to assist with traffic control and safety. Drivers west of I-77 […]
Hurricane Preparedness Week means being prepared for more than wind
May 1. Happy National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which runs May 4-10 in advance of hurricane season, starting June 1. Hurricanes may bring high winds and power outages, but flooding is usually Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s biggest threat. The importance of preparing for hurricane season remains a top priority after the destruction caused last year by Hurricanes Debby and […]
First Person: What a valve job did for me
April 30. By Dave Vieser. The experts said I need a valve job. Up until recently, such a comment meant that a dependable mechanic needed to fix the family jalopy. But not any more. A valve job these days more often refers to valves in the heart and the role of the mechanic has been […]
Derby Day event in Birkdale benefits Cool Kids
April 29. A Kentucky Derby celebration to benefit Cool Kids Clubhouse will take place on Saturday, May 3, from 4 pm to 7 pm at The Plaza in Birkdale Village. The event includes live music, pop-up crafts and betting. All betting proceeds will be donated to Cool Kids Clubhouse. There will be Derby-themed beverages, including […]
After 50+ years, will Lake Norman Marine Commission dissolve?
April 25. With Lincoln County’s expected withdrawal from the Lake Norman Marine Commission effective June 30, it looks like the half-century old commission will dissolve in the midst of the fight to halt the spread of lyngbya as well as greater efforts to regulate the boat charter business. What replaces the LNMC remains to be […]
