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North Meck Marine lands burning C-130, top honors nationwide
Aug. 17. The son of a Cornelius couple was recently recognized by Military Times as Marine of the Year in a ceremony in Washington, DC. After a mid-air collision with a fighter jet set his engines on fire, Maj. Cory Jones faced a desperate situation—how to crash land a burning C-130. Jones is the son […]
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Aug. 17. The son of a Cornelius couple was recently recognized by Military Times as Marine of the Year in a ceremony in Washington, DC. After a mid-air collision with a fighter jet set his engines on fire, Maj. Cory Jones faced a desperate situation—how to crash land a burning C-130. Jones is the son […]
Aug. 17. The Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department is excited for their annual Back-2-School Bash on Saturday, Aug.20, from 6-10 p.m., at Robbins Park, 17738 W. Catawba Ave. This free, family event will include a Gaga Ball Tournament and an outdoor movie, “Sing 2.” The Gaga Ball Tournament will be from 6-8 p.m., and for boys […]
Aug. 17. Gov. Roy Cooper has ended the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency enacted in March 2020. Vaccines, treatments and other tools to combat COVID-19 are now widely available unlike the early days of the pandemic when a positive test result was more likely to lead to a hospital stay or death. Many of the […]
Aug. 17. Registration for the Parks & Recreation flag football closes on Friday, Sept. 2, at noon. This non-contact league is for boys and girls, ages 6-15. The first practice will be Saturday, Sept. 10. Volunteer coaches are needed. Weeknight practices will begin the week of Sept. 12. Games will kick off with scrimmages on Saturday, […]
Aug. 16 The Cornelius Police Department ‘s Pack the Patrol Car ends today, but you still have hours to help students and teachers start the school year off right by donating supplies to Pack the Patrol Car. You can donate school supplies to the Cornelius Police Department by dropping them off at the police station […]
Aug. 16. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board approved an $883,500 contract which will fund the resurfacing of town-maintained roads at Monday night’s meeting. Albemarle-based NJR Group had the lowest bid out of the five companies who responded. There is a total of 5.2 miles to be resurfaced. Work should begin this fall and […]
Aug. 16. With two weeks to go before Charlotte Mecklenburg schools open, many parents are starting to get their children ready. While lining up those new outfits, buying schools supplies and adjusting sleep schedules from summer time to school time, experts say it’s important to address any fear or anxiety. Atrium Health recently offered this […]
Aug. 15. The Town of Davidson is accepting nominations for the G. Jackson Burney Community Service Award. The award honors G. Jackson Burney and those who improve the Davidson community through unselfish service. The annual award is presented in late November at a community event at Town Hall. Nominations are open through Sept. 30. Background In […]
