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Windy, warm, but colder temps are coming
April 3. Weatherwise, people all around are talking about severe storms, but the National Weather Service is forecasting sunshine and winds here today, with temps dropping dramatically this evening. Today’s high: 72-ish. Tonight’s low: 42-ish. Thursday’s high is only 58. To track the weather anywhere in the US, click here.
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Do I buy service contracts or extended warranties?
April 3. 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. When buying a new appliance, ask a lot of questions concerning extended warranties. In every situation, the manufacturer usually gives you […]
Have you paid your property taxes?
April 2. More than 40,000 Mecklenburg County property owners who have delinquent 2023 real and personal property tax bills will have their names and the principal amount they owe published in The Charlotte Observer this coming Sunday. Bills paid after Feb. 29, may be included in the advertisement. Visit the Tax Bill Lookup site to […]
FeedNC is collecting dinner plates. Can you help?
Celebrate FeedNC’s anniversary week by donating a new or gently used patterned dinner plate. Quirky, fun and holiday china are all welcome. FeedNC hopes to collect 75 non-disposable dinner plates that have a print or pattern on them. These plates will be used at events held at FeedNC. No plastic or melamine. Plates can be […]
Auto dealer on Town Board agenda tonight
April 1. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board is expected to approve a request to amend the zoning on a three acre site at 18605 Statesville Road permitting the construction a 25,000 square foot Genesis auto sales and service dealership. The property is currently a paved vehicle sales parking area, part of the adjacent […]
Corrections
—In a story about equal rights for women, we reported that NC Sen. Hawthorn Nathaniel said “Viva LaFrance.” He actually said “Viva La Difference.” We apologize for any confusion this may have caused, but in our defence they sound alike. —A story about aliens coming to Cornelius erroneously included a photo of a spaceship. —A […]
Piano bars, string lights approved for some residences
April 1. Piano bars in private residences got the official thumbs-up-it’s-a-go last night, along with outdoor string lights as long as they are transparent and not a hazard to navigation. The measure gives homeowners more leeway around deriving revenue from their domiciles. “Domicilic revenue was recognized as state-constitution-protected, legally if you will, home-produced income generated […]
Exit 27: For whom the tolls toll
April 1. By Dave Vieser. The NCDOT has approved funding for a new exit on I-77: Exit 27 where the interstate is crossed by Westmoreland Road. In order to provide the needed funds, a $10 toll is being imposed on all vehicles utilizing Exit 28 in Cornelius. Crews will erect the toll booths on West […]
Easter Weekend Weather: Beautiful
March 28. The Easter Weekend weather outlook is spectacular with warm temps, breezes and sunny skies. (Our weather report is a day early because we’re taking Good Friday off.) Thursday: Partly cloudy through mid-morning, then clearing, high near 64 and breezy. Friday: Sunny, high near 69, still breezy. Saturday: Sunny, high near 75, more breezy. […]
Newsletter holiday schedule
March 28. The Cornelius Today/Business Today newsletter will not be published on Good Friday March 29 or Monday April 1 😉
