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Stay safe and have fun this 4th
July 1. The Fourth of July is known as a time of celebration and the peak month for fires and injuries related to fireworks and grills. Every year more than 50,000 fires are caused by fireworks and close to 11,000 people are treated for injuries related to fireworks. Davidson Police ask everyone to be considerate […]
July brings heat and lots of activities; make a plan to have some fun
July 1 Lily Pad opens 6 pm | July 1. Come cool off at Huntersville’s first splash pad at North Mecklenburg Park, 16131 Old Stateside Rd., Huntersville. Thursday, July 4 Grab your red, white and blue crew 10 am | July 4. Decorate your bike near Concierge at Birkdale Village. Enjoy the annual bike parade […]
Apartments on West Catawba will target high-end
June 28. By Dave Vieser. Two new Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) signs on the Junker property are all about financing, not affordable units. The luxury West Catawba Apartments complex on West Catawba Avenue will have HUD financing. Cornelius Planning Director Rox Burhans said the 195-unit complex will be priced at market rates. […]
Police blotter: June 19-25
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240620052 Robbery Strong 20125 N Main St 11:21:00 06/20/24 CAA Noyes, Cody James 240621022 B&E Commercial 17811 Statesville Rd 07:20:08 06/21/24 ASN Precision Plumbing 240622088 Fraud 9217 Glenashley Dr 23:27:19 06/22/24 ASN Buchanan, Regina 240625094 Larceny 19501 Statesville Rd 17:11:00 […]
Weekend Weather
June 28. Look for more height-of-summer weather with temps in the 90s Saturday and Sunday and the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms. Heads up: Independence Day will be a scorcher. Friday: Partly sunny, high near 89, chance of thunderstorms after 3 pm. Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 90, Possible showers and thunderstorms. Sunday: Partly sunny, high […]
Fireworks: What’s legal, what’s not
June 28. Davidson Police have put out a press release about fireworks in advance of Independence Day next week. Every year more than 50,000 fires are caused by fireworks and close to 11,000 people are treated for injuries related to fireworks. As per the North Carolina General Statute, explosive fireworks are prohibited for personal use. […]
Davidson adds another concert series to its roster
June 28. The Town of Davidson has a new Concert Series – Music & Makers – held on the fifth Saturday of the month. The first of two concerts in this series is on 2-8 pm Saturday, June 29. Main Street businesses will feature handmade items produced by local makers. Take advantage of the Social […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Advice for stove-tops and ovens
Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. June 28. If you have a glass top cooktop or your oven top, be sure your pots and pans are thick and hopefully with […]
‘Music & Makers’ Saturday on Main St. in Davidson
June 27. The Town of Davidson has a new Concert Series called Music & Makers which will be held on the fifth Saturday of the month, starting this Saturday, June 29 from 2 pm to 8 pm. Main Street businesses will feature handmade items produced locally. The Social District is up and running, with live […]
After revelations from stepdad’s trial, Madalina’s mother officially named ‘suspect’ in disappearance
June 27. By Mark Washburn. Diana Cojocari, mother of missing Madalina Cojocari, has been publicly named an official suspect in the disappearance by Cornelius Police. “She’s always been under suspicion,” Jennifer L. Thompson, Cornelius deputy police chief, said Thursday. “She’s her mother and no one has seen her since Nov. 21, 2022.” Background Madalina, who […]
