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Merrell retiring from Davidson Community Players; replacement named
June 28. Steve Kaliski, a professor of theater at Davidson College, will take over executive director duties at Davidson Community Players from Matt Merrell, who is retiring, early in July. Kaliski’s web site says he is artistic director of New York’s Adjusted Realists and co-founder of Charlotte Conservatory Theatre in addition to studying English and […]
US pedestrian deaths are at highest level in decades. Here are some tips from Chief Baucom
June 27. By Dave Yochum. More than 7,500 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents last year, continuing a troubling trend of elevated rates that began in 2020. Indeed, deaths of people walking surged 19 percent between 2019 and 2022. Pedestrian deaths rose a troubling 77 percent between 2010 and 2021, compared to a 25 […]
Some town fees will increase July 1
June 27. By Dave Vieser. Fees for some town Parks & Recreation facilities will increase July 1, following the unanimous approval of the new fee schedule by the Cornelius Town Board at their June 19 meeting. “We review our recreation fees annually, and then recommend changes based on use patterns, comparison with other agencies, and […]
Newsletter holiday schedule
June 27. The Cornelius Today and BusinessToday newsletter will not be published July 3 and July 4 in recognition of Independence Day. It will resume on Wednesday July 5.
Police blotter: June 14-June 20
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230615059 Larceny 17637 Harbor Walk Dr 15:32:20 06/15/23 ASN Zuiderveen, Todd 230616041 Larceny 9208 Westmoreland Rd 11:27:08 06/16/23 ASN Hill, Ronald Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date Address 230614028 (F) Conspire Traffic Opium/Heroin Alexander, Tina Marie 8/14/1977 F […]
Weekend weather: Summer gets under way
June 23. It gets better, with the rain ending Friday and temps in the upper 80s. Friday: Mostly cloudy, sun returns this afternoon, with a high near 82. Possible T-storms tonight. Saturday: Sunny, high near 84, 30 percent chance of showers and T-storms, mainly after 2 pm. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 88. Monday: Chance […]
Wildlife Resources to launch new online system after old system goes down
June 22. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission will be launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1. Hunting and fishing licenses as well as vessel registrations will be unavailable for purchase from June 28 to June 30. License and vessel registration renewals may be purchased online through the Wildlife Commission website, in person […]
Sinkhole stabilized but rain delays repaving
June 21. A sinkhole in the Westmoreland development has been stabilized, but a small portion of Chandler’s Landing remains closed. There are roads around the closure so it isn’t affecting travel. Repaving has not been completed because of the rain. “Once we get a dry day, we will pave it,” said Tyler Beardsley, deputy town […]
Sink hole being repaired in Westmoreland neighborhood
June 20. Repair crews are on the scene of a sinkhole at Rosalyn Glen and Chandlers Landing in the Westmoreland development off of West Catawba. The sinkhole was reported early this morning, according to Tyler Beardsley, deputy town manager. The opening is about twice the size of a basketball, but several feet wide and several […]
Davidson OKs budget with a 12.6% average tax increase
June 20. The Davidson Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2023-2024 budget this month. The seven goal areas from the Strategic Plan are: A Well-Planned and Livable Community; Historic Preservation; Connecting People and Places, Affordable Living, Equity, and Inclusion; Sustainability and Natural Assets; Economic Development; and Operational Excellence. Town staff is greatly appreciative of the […]
