Power outages near Jetton Road

May 21 Power went off for about 854 residents and businesses along Jetton Road and in The Peninsula from about 3:30 a.m. to 5:45 a.m. Duke Energy spokesperson Jennifer DeWitt said a circuit tripped for an unknown reason. Duke's Reliability and Integrity engineers are "proactively investigating why the cirucit tripped," she. Power also went out for about 40 customers farther down Jetton Road from 6:30 a.m. to about 8:30 a.m.

Owners of Lake Norman Chrysler expand into Gastonia

May 16 The husband-wife team of Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram owners Jack Salzman and Robin Smith have purchased Gastonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for an undisclosed amount.

Their Lake Norman store, which is 10 years old next month, is one of the 10 largest Chrysler dealers in the Southeastern United States.

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Historic Preservation Commission moves its meeting date

The Historic Preservation Commission intended to meet on May 23. However, this meeting has been moved to Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. It will still be held in the Cornelius Town Hall (21445 Catawba Ave). This meeting is open to the public.

Small business of the year announcement Friday

May 16 The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will recognize the small business of the year Friday May 17 at Fireside Bar & Grill on West Catawba Avenue. The two finalists are Currents Magazine and Innovative Pest Management. Chamber Chairman of the Board Wendy Moran will present the 2013 Small Business of the Year along with the runner up. The award recipients were selected based on staying power; growth in revenues/employees; innovative management practices; and community involvement.

Cornelius student takes first place for her painting

May 19 Megan Jackson, the daughter of Siobhan and Patrick Jackson, won first place in the high school division for her painting at the Charlotte Fine Art Show May 12 at the Charlotte convention center. Megan is a freshman at Christ the King Catholic High School in Mooresville. The Jacksons live in Victoria Bay.

Cornelius Commissioner hosts Coffee Chat on May 20th

May 14 Cornelius Town Commissioner John Bradford will hold his monthly Cornelius Coffee Chat on Monday, May 20th, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Acropolis Restaurant. NC Senator Jeff Tarte will be attending as the special guest. The monthly meeting is open to all Cornelius residents who want to attend. Meeting details and cancellation notices are posted on Commissioner Bradford's Facebook and Twitter account at @JohnRayBradford.

Charles Knox new chair of Aquesta Bank

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May 17 Charles Knox, a well-known commercial real estate developer, has been named chairman of the Aquesta Bank board of directors, replacing Ginger Griffin, the first female bank board chair in North Carolina.

Griffin, the owner of Ginger Griffin Marketing & Design, has been the chairman of the Cornelius-based bank since its founding seven years ago. Griffin will focus more time on her marketing firm.

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Memorial Day services Sunday May 26 at Lake Norman Baptist

May 14 On Sunday May 26 at 8:20 a.m. and 10:20 a.m., Lake Norman Baptist Church will host a Memorial Day service with special music and messages from military officers who have served in combat. Special guests will be two "Wounded Warriors" and their wives from Walter Reed National Military Hospital. The community and military veterans are invited. The church is at the corner of Sam Furr Road and West Catawba Avenue.