6 Things That Side Gig Will Probably Do to Your Taxes



Picking up a side hustle or becoming your own boss full-time can change a lot in your life, including your taxes. If you did any freelance or independent contract work last year, here are a few ways things might shift this tax-filing season.1. You may get 1099s in the mailHow it works: Your clients may send you a Form 1099-MISC […]

Residents weigh in (again) on both sides before board approves project’s controversial rezoning




HUNTERSVILLE – After two years of discussions, amended plans and multiple hearings filled with public comment – including nearly two more hours of input from residents at the Feb. 4 meeting – town commissioners approved, in a divided vote, a rezoning to clear the way for the mixed-used Northbrook development along N.C. 73.The project proposed by Lennar Carolinas LLC will […]

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During his presentation, Interim Police Chief Chief Bence Hoyle summarized the limitations and opportunities provided by the department’s participation in activities affiliated with the Asset Forfeiture program.

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Huntersville Fire Chief Jim Dotoli’s presentation included a look at call volumes, response times and other departmental data.

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In his request for fire department pay increases, Chief Jim Dotoli compared current compensation rates in Huntersville with those in neighboring north Mecklenburg towns.

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The HFD’s new ladder truck, expected to arrive late this year, is more compact to perform better in tighter areas and has a multi-function ladder providing more efficient upward and side-to-side access to incidents.

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At the budget retreat, Interim Chief Bence Hoyle shared photos of ‘bubbles” and other signs of problems with the roof at department headquarters. He expects roof repairs to cost $85,000 or more.

Elections, meeting times, community clean-up and more among board retreat side topics




HUNTERSVILLE – During their annual two-day planning retreat, commissioners analyzed and agonized over a multitude of prioritized topics including budgets, buildings, personnel and long-term planning. But they also spent time on a few smaller subjects leading to approved plans or potential future discussions.Off a list Town Manager Anthony Roberts described as “low-hanging fruit” for commissioner consideration during the retreat, the […]

Sen. Marcus to lead freshman Democrats of General Assembly



RALEIGH – N.C. Sen. Natasha Marcus was unanimously elected by her newly seated colleagues as freshman Democratic leader for the 2019-20 General Assembly.Marcus, who defeated Republican incumbent Jeff Tarte of Cornelius in November, is one of seven freshman Democratic senators.“I am honored that my peers have chosen me,” Marcus said in a statement. “We appreciate that our leaders value our […]

3 Games to Watch: Blue Devils, Wildcats hold senior nights




Friday, Feb. 8Vance at Lake Norman (boys)Time: 7:30 p.m.Breakdown: Lake Norman picked up consecutive wins over Mallard Creek and Hough before falling to Mooresville Tuesday, Feb. 5. And with Vance falling in a tight game to West Charlotte the same night, both teams will be looking to get back into the win column and finish the season strong. This will […]