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Canine Officer Zon retires: Job well done
May 7. Cornelius Canine Officer Zon officially retired at last night’s Town Board meeting. Due to health conditions that would put him at high risk in his working police dog role, the German Shepherd was turned over to his handler, Corporal Sam Dellinger. Zon served since May of 2021. Here is the resolution recognizing Zon: […]
Draft budget would keep tax rate the same: $42 million budget proposal
May 6. By Dave Vieser and Dave Yochum. Last year at this time, Cornelius commissioners were expecting a proposed budget which would reduce the town tax rate, even while raising more money. The reason: The county-wide revaluation resulted in significantly higher values, meaning a lower tax rate would still raise more revenue. That’s precisely what […]
Town Board will take a look at proposed FY 2025 budget tonight at 6 pm meeting
May 6. By Dave Vieser. It will be a busy meeting Monday for the Cornelius Town Board considers rezoning for a new brewery as well as appointments to the Town Planning Board. They will also receive the Town Manager’s proposed 2025 budget. Brewery Hearing: A public hearing to permit rezoning for the proposed Fruitful Brewery […]
Weekly calendar May 6- 12: Slow start of week leading to busy weekend
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 […]
Central Piedmont holds commencement ceremonies May 9
May 6. Central Piedmont Community College will hold its 2024 spring commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 9 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. More than 1,000 students are expected to receive their college credentials during the morning and afternoon ceremonies. During the 10 am ceremony, 2024 grad Ndianor Gbandala will deliver the commencement address; Brianna […]
Deputy US Marshall Meeks’ memorial service will be livestreamed Monday
May 4. Memorial services for slain Deputy US Marshal Thomas M. “Tommy” Weeks Jr., who was fatally shot by a wanted fugitive April 29, will be held at 10:30 am Monday, May 6 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. The memorial service will be livestreamed at www.justice.gov/live. He was one of four officers killed April 29 […]
Weekend Weather: Summery Friday, cooler and wetter Saturday and Sunday
May 3. Summer-like weather today gives way to cooler temps, showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday, with humidity coming into play. Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 85. Showers tonight. Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 75. Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 78. Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 80. Tuesday: Afternoon showers and […]
760 Craft Works has cause to celebrate
May 3. By Jason Benavides. 760 Craft Works is celebrating their one year anniversary this Saturday, May 4 by hosting Lagerfest. In a year’s time the Huntersville brewery has brewed 65 batches and released 44 different beers all from one prime location. President and co-founder Wagner Ramsey of Cornelius attributes the success amidst a hectic […]
Junker project update: Vultures watch over W. Catawba
May 3. Dave Vieser. There’s been a big change in the scenery on West Catawba: Clearing is just about completed on what’s known as the Junker project—a multi-family development whose approval shook local politics back in 2021. Left standing at the moment is the former White House Gardens building, complete with vultures. The old house […]
Memorial service for Joshua Eyer begins at 10 am
May 3. Gov. Roy Cooper will attend services for Joshua Eyer who was killed Monday in the line of duty in east Charlotte. The service will begin at 10 am at First Baptist Church at 301 S. Davidson St. in uptown Charlotte. It will be livestreamed, and a graveside service will follow at Sharon Memorial […]
