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Missing a bike? Check this list.
June 24. Did your bike mysteriously disappear? The Cornelius Police Dept. may have found it. If you have any ownership interest in any of the unclaimed bikes, you must file a claim with CPD. You should act quickly because the bikes will be sent to auction or donated to local charities after 30 days. Contact […]
2 new board members announced at Cornelius Early Scholars
June 24. Cornelius Early Scholars, a nonprofit scholarship Christian preschool, announced two new members including the parent of one of the school’s inaugural graduates. The new board members are Tynsley Lockhart-Williams, a Cornelius resident with a background in ministry and community service, and Bob Menzel, who helped mobilize the community around the lyngbya algae problem […]
Community meeting Wednesday for academy proposed on W. Catawba
June 24. By Dave Vieser. The specific details about an early childcare center and preschool to be built on West Catawba at Edinburgh Square Drive will be unveiled on Wednesday June 26 starting at 6 pm at Cornelius Town Hall. First Hartford Realty Co. of Manchester, CT has applied to the town for a rezoning […]
Weekly Calendar June 24-30: Puzzles, CLT Symphony and more music, ‘9 to 5’
Wednesday, June 26 Puzzle Palooza 5:30-8 pm | June 26.Teams of two will compete against other teams to see who can finish the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. There will be prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Participants will also take home their completed puzzle. Must register. Space limited. Cain Center for the Arts, […]
Police blotter: June 12-18
June 21. Incidents, arrests and citations reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240614005 Larceny Vehicle 18200 Statesville Rd 01:31:00 06/14/24 ASN Spears, Jon Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date Address 240613056 Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle Barger, Cameron Bryant 4/28/06 M W 6/13/24 21440 Catawba Av […]
W. Catawba congestion intensifies with construction
June 21. By Dave Vieser. If you’ve sensed that traffic congestion on West Catawba Ave has been worse lately, you’re right. A combination of factors has added to the usual daytime traffic volume, highlighted by the lack of vehicle sensors at the Jetton Road intersection. Here’s the scoop: 1. Traffic signal at Jetton Road: as […]
Weekend Weather
June 21. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas got it right: It’s a heat wave. Temps this weekend will be solidly in the 90s with only a slight chance of thunderstorms Sunday. The big cool down is Thursday when it will be only 90 degrees outside. “I can’t keep from cryin’ (It’s like a heat wave)” […]
Symphony in the Park and Fireworks on Saturday
June 21. Bring your picnic baskets, chairs and blankets for a free evening of patriotic and popular music under the stars at Bailey Road Park tomorrow, June 22. Gates open at 6 pm. Rockie Lynne is the prelude act followed by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and then comes a spectacular fireworks show. Concessions will be […]
Fans available June 26 for seniors, but register first
June 21. Seniors and adults who receive disability income get free box fans by registering online or calling the Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road in Cornelius, at 980-314-6772. Fans will be available for pickup starting June 26. Humidity levels in the Charlotte region will rise into the tropical level, with high temperatures […]
Weekender June 20-23: Music, fireworks and more
Thursday, June 20 Breakfast with the Blue 9 -10:30 am | June 20. Are you team Chicken Minis or Chicken Biscuit? Either way, join the Cornelius Police for Breakfast with the Blue at Chick-fil-A, 17035 Nat Bynum Ln. LaLaCaboosa 6pm-9pm | June 20. The Catalinas. Grab your lawn chairs/blankets and enjoy an evening of live […]
