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Marine Commission resumes free life ring program
July 25. The Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC) is resuming the Dock Lifesaving Ring giveaway they began last year. Anyone with a dock on Lake Norman can apply to receive a US Coast Guard-approved lifesaving ring. The LNMC will deliver the ring to you, or you can pick it up at one of the monthly […]
Police blotter: July 17-23
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240723048 Larceny 20623 Torrence Chapel Rd. 10:30:00 07/23/24 ACT Fresh Market 240721044 Fraud 18628 Victoria Bay Dr. 15:43:28 07/21/24 ACT Walters, Logan 240720025 Trespass 20125 N Main St. 11:11:17 07/20/24 ASN Food Lion 240720024 Larceny Unauth 20520 Chartwell Center Dr. […]
‘Mobi-mat’ makes beach accessible for people with disabilities
July 25. The public beach at Ramsey Creek Park is now more accessible to people with disabilities, thanks to a new non-slip access mat that allows visitors who use wheelchairs. Known as Mobi-mats, let people in wheelchairs enjoy the sand and sun alongside everyone else. Background July marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities […]
Weekender July 25-28: Music, movies and more
Through — Sunday, July 28 Davidson Community Players: ‘Ripcord’ See website for schedule. “Ripcord” is an endlessly surprising tale of two unlikely roommates in a senior living facility who engage in an epic series of pranks. As each tries to outwit the other, we begin to observe a moving portrait of two women with as […]
Atrium filing with NC Dept. of Health for 23 additional beds in Cornelius hospital
July 24. By Dave Yochum. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (CMHA) is filing a Certificate of Need application to relocate 23 licensed acute care beds from Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) to Atrium Health Lake Norman, the new acute care hospital under construction on the old Augustalee property in Cornelius. The new hospital, originally approved for 30 […]
Popular Business Expo will be held Oct. 8
July 23. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Business Expo back to the Huntersville Recreation Center on Verhoeff Drive Oct. 8. The Lake Norman Chamber’s signature event will feature more than 100 vendor booths. The trade show showcases a wide variety of small businesses in such industries as healthcare, retail, real estate, […]
Town Commissioner asks public to voice support for Exit 27
July 23. Town Commissioner Michael Osborne is calling on Cornelius residents to voice their support for the proposed Exit 27 project, a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at reducing traffic congestion on secondary roads. The Town’s Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) representative said public input is crucial in securing necessary funding for this transformative project. […]
Broadcast news
July 23. For Cornelius residents who are accustomed to streaming live meetings on the town website, Town Manager Andrew Grant advises using the town’s facebook site instead for the next several weeks. A storm-related power surge damaged some of the town’s broadcasting equipment. Background The broadcasting equipment allows the town to simultaneously stream to both […]
Free new boater safety class July 27
July 23. The Cornelius Police Dept. is hosting “Know Before you Go” for new boaters at the Joshua Murray Boating Safety and Education Initiative at Blythe Landing July 27 from 8 am to 2:30 pm. The course will be taught by District 5 Southern Region United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Lunch is included. To register: […]
Could Gov. Cooper be Harris’ pick for VP?
July 22. Popular Democratic governors from swing states are among possible vice presidential running mates for Kamala Harris. That means NC Gov. Roy Cooper is a potential contender, according to news outlets like WRAL. Vice presidents have been selected to complement the main candidate, so Harris may opt for experience, which Cooper has in spades. […]
