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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 […]
In response to drownings, the Joshua Murray boating safety center will open in May
March 18. The Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center is expected to open at Blythe Landing in May with water safety education programs for the public. It will also be a training center prototype for water safety experts statewide. “This space, inspired by our community, aims to educate and empower new and novice […]
Focus Friday: Local chiefs of police discuss fraud, community policing
March 15. The most common crime seen around North Mecklenburg is property crime, according to the chiefs of police who spoke this morning at the Lake Norman Chamber’s Focus Friday discussion. But among the most vexing crimes are those having to do with fraud as well as illegal drugs, including fentanyl. What’s happening today might […]
Weekend weather: Spring has sprung, but cooler next week
March 15. Warm, cloudy and showers Friday, mostly sunny Saturday and partly sunny Sunday. Then our temps fall. Friday: Showers likely, possible t-storm this afternoon, high near 73. Windy. Saturday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny, high near 72. Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 71. Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 58. Tuesday: Sunny, high near […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Spring clean your appliances
March 15. 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 will offers his advice for various appliances monthly. Spring is just around the corner. It’s a good time to clean coils on your refrigerator and clean your door […]
ServisFirst makes for 15 bank branches in Cornelius, $1.28 billion-plus in deposits
March 14. By Dave Yochum. There are billions of reasons ServisFirst Bancshares has opened in Cornelius—1.288 billion to be exact. The FDIC says there are $1.288 billion in total deposits in Cornelius bank branches—including two Fifth Third branches—and all 15 branches want their share. While ServisFirst officially opens on Bailey Road next month, it joins […]
Police blotter: March 6-12
Incidents, arrests and citations reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240306040 Larceny 19815 N Cove Rd 13:09:22 03/06/24 ASN Harris Teeter 240308020 B&E Vehicle 20619 Torrence Chapel Rd 06:41:04 03/08/24 ASN Stiff, Olivia 240308021 B&E Vehicle 20619 Torrence Chapel Rd 05:20:00 03/08/24 ASN Obrien, Mary 240308022 B&E Vehicle […]
Branch out with Arbor Day celebration March 23 in Davidson
March 13. Arbor Day was launched in the United States in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska City, Neb. By the 1920s, each state in the United States had passed public laws stipulating a certain day for observances. —National Arbor Day is celebrated every year on the last Friday in April; other states have […]
A Downtown Master Plan one step closer
By Dave Vieser. An important meeting between consulting firms and town officials regarding the creation of a downtown Cornelius Master Plan will take place next week. Seven different consultants, all from the metro Charlotte area, responded to a request for proposals (RFP) on the development of a master plan to guide development on a 137 […]
Pickleball tournament March 24 benefits scholarship preschool
March 13. Cornelius Early Scholars is kicking off its spring fundraising campaign with a pickleball tournament on Sunday, March 24 from 1 pm to 4 pm at Torrence Chapel Park. The cost is $50 per person to play in this double-elimination format. For more information or to register to play, please email corneliusearlyscholars@gmail.com. The tournament […]
