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Davidson replaces tree on Main Street

DAVIDSON – Earlier this year, the town of Davidson had to remove the large water oak (Quercus nigra) on Main Street, near the Davidson Book Garden and the mid-block crosswalk, due to a significant amount of decay and a hollow trunk. In October, the Davidson Public Works Department replanted...

Davidson, NC · 22h
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Charlotte Observer

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Will your Charlotte neighborhood trees be clear-cut for billboards? Here's a list

Charlotte and state leaders are requesting that billboard owners put a pause on cutting trees to improve visibility to their signs. The request comes after Adams Outdoor Advertising cut down a 500-foot stretch of trees — perhaps more than 100 trees — to improve visibility of a billboard along U.S. 74 or Independence Boulevard in Plaza Midwood. The tree clearing caused a massive outcry from local businesses owners along Commonwealth Avenue and residents. Business owners said the trees blocked out noise and pollution coming from the highway. There are 40 active permits around Mecklenburg County where Adams Outdoor and Lamar Outdoor either intend to cut trees or have already. The Plaza Midwood site is one of those places. Here’s a list of the active permits that were issued between July 14 and Nov. 2:

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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Catawba Area Community Band Announces Its Holiday Concert For November 22

Newton, NC – The Newton-Conover Community Band will present its annual FREE Holiday Concert on Sunday, November 22nd at 3:00 PM in Blackburn Auditorium at Maiden High School, Maiden, NC. Come enjoy some lively Sounds of the Season ranging from Christmas favorites to Jazz variations. This is the 4th Fall performance season for the N-CCB and includes both their Concert Band and its popular Jazz Band. Dr. William Harbinson, retired Dean of the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University, will be the concert band’s guest conductor. David Hood, a community theater performer and local lawyer, will be the guest vocalist for the Jazz Band.

Newton, NC · 2d
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Axios Charlotte

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Mecklenburg County buying 56 acres for park, housing in northwest Charlotte

Mecklenburg County commissioners quietly approved a $12 million purchase this past week of more than 55 acres for parks and housing at 400 Radio Road in northwest Charlotte. Why it matters: That's sizable acreage, near Sunset Hills Golf Course, that will eventually be turned into multiuse sports fields and mixed-income housing, two things Charlotte needs. Plans for the site have yet to be designed, so details are scarce and there's no timeline, a county spokesperson told Axios. Between the lines: Commissioners approved the purchase from Charlotte Broadcasting, LLC almost unanimously following a closed session. Commissioner Elaine Powell, a staunch parks advocate, cast the lone "no" vote. She told Axios she didn't approve of the funding method because it "depleted" the money available to acquire top priority properties. Half of the purchase price will come from Environmental Leadership Plan dollars. The land is appraised at $3 million, according to county records , a quarter of the purchase price. But the county says an independent third-party appraisal valued the property at $13.1 million.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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Hough Starts Slow, Blows Out Palisades to Advance

By Ryan Moxon — Whatever spark the Huskies left in the locker room to start the game, they found it at halftime, scoring 14 points in the first 1 minute, 16 seconds of the third quarter to extend their lead to 27 points en route to a 50-14 victory over Palisades on Friday night in the second round of the NCHSAA 8A playoffs.

Cornelius, NC · 13h

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Main Street Books Invites the Community to a Jane Austen Christmas Tea

Main Street Books invites the community to a delightful Jane Austen Christmas Tea on Sunday, December 13 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Hunter House & Gardens located at 13811 South Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC. Regency-era attire is encouraged, but not required. Tickets are $110 and include. Admission for...

Huntersville, NC · 2d

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Cornelius Schools Weigh New Boundary Lines as Bailey Middle Hits 162% Capacity

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is preparing to redraw middle school boundary lines across Cornelius, with a presentation to the Board of Education on Tuesday laying out two options that would reroute roughly 1,000 students currently zoned for Bailey and Francis Bradley middle schools. The driving force is overcrowding: Bailey Middle School now enrolls 1,703 students in a building with a stated capacity of 1,050, putting it at 162.2 percent of capacity and making it, according to the presentation, the most over-capacity school in the district. Francis Bradley Middle School, on Beatties Ford Road in Huntersville, isn't far behind at 101.5 percent capacity, with 1,091 students enrolled against a capacity of 1,075.

Cornelius, NC · 1d

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Hough Football Begins State Title Quest

By Ryan Moxon — The Hough football team begins its quest for a second consecutive state title tonight as the team hosts Palisades in the second round of the NCHSAA 8A playoffs. The top-seeded Huskies received a first-round bye, while the Pumas advanced with a 55-17 victory over Ardrey...

Cornelius, NC · 1d

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West Charlotte Gets Mobile Opioid Treatment Van as Overdose Deaths Spike Among Black and Hispanic Residents

Hajee House Harm Reduction — Scheduled Mobile Treatment Stop. McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is rolling out its first mobile opioid treatment unit in West Charlotte next Monday, November 16, parking at Hajee House Harm Reduction at 2219 Dr. Webber Ave. The nonprofit says the van will carry naloxone and full Opioid Treatment Program services directly to patients who cannot get to its clinics, serving people regardless of their ability to pay or whether they have health insurance.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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New Walking Art Tour Comes to OTC

A new community art experience in Old Town Cornelius launches Saturday, connecting residents and visitors with themed art installations throughout downtown. Beginning Nov. 14, Old Town Cornelius Inc. will present a series of outdoor paintings called the OTC Art Trail. The concept was developed by the OTC Beautification Committee consisting of Cornelius residents Mary Bottini, Andy Rogers and Andre Lima.

Cornelius, NC · 1d

The Star

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Shelby dedicates monument during annual Veterans Day event

As country singer Lee Newton sang "God Bless the USA," Cleveland County veterans, leaders and elected officials slowly unveiled a granite monument honoring those who served in the military before a crowd gathered at Uptown Shelby's historic Court Square on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The monument, which recognizes veterans from each branch of service, was dedicated during the annual Veterans Day program. The memorial, inscribed with "Dedicated to all who served in times of war and peace," features several plaques, including one depicting the iconic photograph of U.S. Marines raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. At the bottom it displays the message "All gave some — some gave all." Following a parade, the unveiling kicked off with American Legion Post 82 presenting the colors. All of the veterans in attendance were recognized and a moment of silence was held for POWs. Kevin Gordon, chairman of Cleveland County Board of Commissioners, gave a brief history of what was initially called Armistice Day and later became Veterans Day. "You're willingness to answer the call, put our country before self, and make sacrifices many of us will never fully understand deserves gratitude that

Shelby, NC · 2d

Charlotte Stories

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Huntersville Deploys Goats as an All-Natural Landscaping Crew

The animals are now grazing at North Mecklenburg Park, where they will spend roughly two weeks eating invasive kudzu. The project targets overgrown areas along the park’s greenway and mountain bike trail. Huntersville Parks and Recreation says the goats can reach terrain that is difficult for traditional landscaping crews....

Huntersville, NC · 23h

Queen City News

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Goats brought in to help tackle invasive wisteria at Mecklenburg County nature preserve

Mecklenburg County is turning to goats to help tackle an invasive plant problem at one of its nature preserves.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 22h

WBTV

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Advocates push back as trees get cut down in Mecklenburg County to make billboards more visible

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Community advocates and Mecklenburg County leaders are calling on billboard companies to consult with neighbors before cutting down trees to make their signs more visible. The push for change follows tree cutting in Plaza Midwood, where an entire line of trees was removed near a billboard....

Mecklenburg County, NC · 1d

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Petalcakes Sets Move to New Huntersville Storefront With Expanded Café Concept

Petalcakes is preparing to relocate from its current shop at 9856 Gilead Road, Suite E105, to a new storefront at 9818 Gilead Road, Huntersville. Owner Courtney McCarthy confirmed in an interview with WhatNow Charlotte that the move will take place within the same parking lot, giving the bakery a more visible storefront and room to develop a café-style experience. The business was previously highlighted by Hey Huntersville, which spotted its “Coming Soon” signage at Rosedale Shopping Center.

Huntersville, NC · 2d

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Mecklenburg Weighs 242 Diesel Generators at Charlotte Data Center

A proposed Mecklenburg County air-quality permit would let Digital Realty keep a hyperscale data center on Moores Chapel Road online through a blackout with 242 diesel generators. Together they would total 726 megawatts, a backup fleet that would rival the output of some utility-scale power plants, and the permit would allow more than 100 tons of air pollution a year.

Charlotte, NC · 2d