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Hurricane season begins June 1
May 10. Around midnight on Sept. 22, 1989 Hurricane Hugo made landfall just north of Charleston as a Category 4 storm and then made its way to Charlotte with 100 mph winds. WBTV reported that Charlotte was covered in downed trees lining the streets or atop power lines. Hurricane season begins Hurricane season begins June […]
For some parents, silence is the best sound
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show May 10. Well, here we are. It’s summertime and we’re gearing up for another summer of youth travel sports. In the last few years I’ve been to mountainy places like Asheville. Boring places like Goldsboro. Smelly places like Philadelphia. Fancy places like Naples. And countless other towns that I […]
Mothers Day weekend weather+
May 10. Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms Friday, followed by perfect weather Saturday and on Mothers Day. Friday: Showers here and there this afternoon, high near 80 and at times breezy. Saturday: Sunny, high near 74. Wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunday: Sunny, high near 77. Wind 6 to 10 mph. Monday: Mostly sunny, high approaching […]
Police blotter: May 1-7
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240503098 B&E Vehicle 19520 One Norman Blvd 19:09:00 05/03/24 ASN Caldwell, Benjamin 240507017 Larceny 19300 Statesville Rd 08:09:33 05/07/24 ASN The Grill Doctor 240507019 Larceny 17001 Kenton Dr 09:21:19 05/07/24 ASN Moore, Kaleena 240507050 Fraud 10119 Squire’s Way 14:11:49 05/07/24 […]
Town contemplates $20 million parks bond referendum
May 9. By Dave Yochum. The Town of Cornelius has begun the process of putting a $20 million Park Bonds Referendum before voters in November. Members of the Town Board unanimously approved a “resolution directing publication of notice of intent” to apply to the Local Government Commission (LGC) for a General Obligation Bond Referendum. The […]
Weekender May 9-12: Dragon Boat Race and Asian Festival, Concert on the Green and more
Thursday, May 9 LangTree Live 6:30 – 9 pm | May 9. The Hwy, a high-energy Americana/Indie Rock Band. No outside coolers. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, May 10 Dustbowl Revival 7 pm doors, 8 pm show | May 10. Dustbowl Revival has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American […]
Pre-development review today for new commercial project on W. Catawba
May 9. By Dave Vieser. A proposed 14,000 square foot commercial project on a 4.35 acre site on West Catawba Avenue comes before the Pre-development Review Committee (PDRC) at their meeting today. It’s located on the site off the former First Community Bank just east of Chick-fil-A According to Cornelius Planning Director Rox Burhans, FHNC […]
Cornelius Early Scholars completes first year with ambitious goal for next year
May 9. Cornelius Early Scholars first class of four-year-olds will graduate May 30 with an impressive improvement in Kindergarten Readiness scores. Staffers have focused on math and literacy, in a comprehensive age appropriate curriculum that also incorporates listening, discovery, exploration, play, decision making and problem solving, said Early Scholars Chair David Judge. The pre-school, which […]
EnergyUnited customers will see rate increase effective June 1
May 8. By Dave Vieser. A $36 annual rate hike for Energy United residential customers will go into effect on June 1. The increase will be reflected in a $3 a month facilities charge. Energy United provides electricity to approximately 5,900 customers in Cornelius, who mainly west of I-77. “Inflation is the key driver of […]
Now there are 2 houses in Cornelius priced above $10 million
May 8. There’s a second home in Cornelius on the market for more than $10 million. A 7,200 square foot lakefront home on Belle Isle was listed at $12 million late last month with broker Lori Ivester Jackson. The five-bedroom home sits on 1.44 acres, with 365 feet of shoreline and panoramic views of Lake […]
