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🌱 Patch AM: What Cornelius leaders promised after residents pressed them on traffic, trees

And check out Lake Norman Philharmonic - Free Community Concert on the Cornelius Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Cornelius leaders promised after residents pressed them on traffic, trees
  • How Cornelius pushback helped kill a controversial car wash proposal

Also on today's calendar: Lake Norman Philharmonic - Free Community Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Residents Raise Concerns at State of the Town (corneliustoday.com) — Cornelius residents packed a recent State of the Town event to press officials on traffic safety, tree clearing along West Catawba, development pressures, and the Smithville neighborhood revitalization. Town leaders outlined ongoing NCDOT projects, possible speed limit changes, and a focus on low-density housing and commercial growth, while encouraging residents to stay engaged with staff and commissioners.
   

• North Mecklenburg Developer Draws Opposition Over Car Wash, Gas Station Proposals (power98fm.com) — A North Mecklenburg developer facing fierce neighborhood opposition over a proposed car wash and gas station in Huntersville has a history of controversial projects in both Huntersville and Cornelius. The story highlights how similar pushback helped sink a car wash plan tied to The BoatYard rezoning in Cornelius, underscoring how residents are organizing to influence what gets built near their homes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this someone's cat?
    Spotted by the playground at Birkdale- very sweet and friendly, but seems a bit too clean to be an outdoor kitty! (Nextdoor Smithville)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Members up to $15 in Huntersville. Apply here.
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Huntersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cornelius here.

🗞 Nearby News

Davidson

  • North Carolina Baroque Orchestra 15th Anniversary Concerts! » Early Music America (earlymusicamerica.org)
  • Davidson County deputy injured in Saturday crash on US-64 near Welcome: NCSHP (wxii12.com)
  • In Memoriam: Longtime Rumson Resident, Midwife, Musician, Eilish Noone Reilly, 68 (rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com)

Huntersville

  • Morelia Gourmet Paletas: Free Paletas on Oct. 3 for 10th Anniversary (charlotteonthecheap.com)
  • Huntersville neighborhood tries to halt 18-bay car wash, convenience store project (charlotteobserver.com)
  • North Carolina bottle shop managers convicted of felony tax fraud (myfox8.com)

Ok Cornelius! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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