Huntersville
Rezoning: Birkdale Village owners ask for delay
Nov. 15. By TL Bernthal. North American Properties, owners of Birkdale Village, are slowing down plans for what could be $250 million in new development. NAP walked back its application for a special-use permit and asked for a delay before bringing a rezoning request and related text amendment before the Huntersville Town Board. Birkdale Village, […]
Novant Health anounces medication take-back container sites
Nov. 9. Novant Health has installed medication take-back containers in its hospital lobbies, including at Huntersville, as part of its sustainability goals and initiatives. Anyone in the community may use the containers free of charge to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription and/or over-the-counter medications. Syringes, sharps, needles and other biohazard materials are not […]
November HEARTS event postponed for renovation at Cedar Grove
Nov. 3. The November HEARTS event at the Hugh Torance House and Store is being postponed to allow for the installation of a whole-house HVAC system. The needed rehabilitation work at Cedar Grove is starts with the HVAC system to provide climate control and recommended humidity levels to protect and preserve the 1831 Greek Revival […]
Developer plans ‘Crystal Lagoon’ in Huntersville
Oct. 21. By Dave Yochum. Developer Jake Palillo has a total of 270 acres of farmland on Hwy. 73 in Huntersville under contract with tentative plans to build a new-wave resort called Crystal Lagoons. “This is the newest type of development in the country today,” said Palillo, the developer behind Bailey’s Glen in Cornelius and […]
Section of South Main Street, Huntersville, to close
Oct. 13. On Monday, Oct.17, crews will close the section of South Main Street between Mullen Street and Huntersville-Concord Road. Work will begin to re-connect businesses to the new waterline, install a storm drainage system, and replace the sidewalk/curb/gutter/asphalt in front of the businesses. This construction is anticipated to last 21 days, weather permitting, and […]
HEARTS event at Cedar Grove features local music, local food discussion
Oct. 3. What did harvest and harvest time mean to the people in our region throughout the ages? Find out at the the Oct. 15 HEARTS event at historic Cedar Grove and Hugh Torance House and Store on Gilead Road. The theme is “Harvest.” Ashli Quesinberry Stokes, PhD will explore local foodways and traditions from […]
Huntersville DMV re-opens for express services only
Sept. 28. The NC Division of Motor Vehicles reopened the license plate agency in Huntersville this week. The operation at 12101 Mount Holly-Huntersville Road was closed Sept. 9 following the discovery of several contract violations by the previous operator. The agency will be operated by NCDMV staff and will only offer express services to customers, […]
More retailers coming to Birkdale Village
Sept. 22. The fourth tiny retail kiosk in The Grove near Regal Cinemas in Birkdale Village has now been claimed by mother-daughter duo Robin Galloway and Samantha Stevens, who will open Airlie Baby in October. The shop will offer infant and toddler clothing, toys, books, accessories, and more, with a variety of bamboo and organic cotton […]
Paving at Exit 23 postponed until next weekend
Aug. 19. The contractor for the NC Department of Transportaion will not be paving the I-77 ramp at Exit 23 in Huntersville this weekend as planned, according Tweets from @HuntersvilleGOV. The paving operation has been rescheduled for next weekend. If NCDOT follows the same schedule as was planned for this weekend, then starting 9 pm […]
Stumptown Road Extension Project comment period ends soon
Aug. 3. A project to extend Stumptown Road east of NC 115 (Old Statesville Road) is expected to begin construction in 2026. This project in Huntersville will feature bike lanes and sidewalks. Seagle Street will also extend north to the new road to increase local connectivity. The Stumptown Road Extension Project comment period is open […]
