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Architectural Review Board has a new chairperson
Feb. 6. By Dave Vieser. At their meeting last night, the Cornelius Town Board unanimously appointed Richard Kamakaris to serve as the 2024 Architectural Review Board chair. He has served on the ARB since 2015; his term expires in January of 2026. Also named to the ARB board were Mary Phalen and Alan Goodwin. Phalen […]
Critical blood shortage; when, where to donate
Feb. 5. Winter storms forced the cancelation of more than 530 American Red Cross blood drives in January, which means up to 15,000 donations went uncollected. Indeed, the Red Cross canceled nearly as many blood drives last month than it did for all of 2023. There are a number of blood drives this week, starting […]
Weekly calendar Feb. 5-11: Boat show, Black History Month events, music
Tuesday, Feb. 6 Let’s Talk About It: Social Justice, Davidson College, and the Town of Davidson 7-8 pm | Feb. 8. | InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA and Lamda Theta Phi are co-hosting a roundtable with guests Marvin Brandon, UiC Supporter Ruby Houston, and Lib Wilson (native West Davidson residents) to discuss the history of the relationship […]
All-day Town budget planning session is Thursday at Cain Center
Feb. 4. The Cornelius Town Board will hold a special meeting Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, from 9 am to 5 pm to discuss planning for the FY25 budget. It will be held at Cain Center for the Arts in downtown Cornelius. The meeting will be open to the public and broadcast online at www.cornelius.org, as […]
Town Board takes up new budget year tonight
Feb. 5. Dave Vieser. Tonight’s Cornelius Town Board meeting will provide an early opportunity for citizens to speak out about the upcoming FY 2025 Town Budget. The new budget will cover the 12 months beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025. It will fund town operational and capital projects throughout the fiscal year. […]
Food donations needed
Feb. 2. The Neighborhood Care Center will have its Manna for Life event on Saturday, Feb. 10. The center’s goal is to provide groceries for approximately 70-80 families in the surrounding neighborhoods. Donations of canned goods, other non-perishables, fresh/ frozen meats can be dropped off at the center, 19711 Smith Cir., Cornelius.
‘Be More Chill’ comes to Cain Center in early March
Feb. 5. The Cain Center for the Arts will showcase local youth talent in “Be More Chill,” a groundbreaking musical that delves into the complexities of the teenage experience. Based on the 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini, the musical follows Jeremy Heere, an average teenager until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that […]
Police blotter: Jan. 24-30
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240126075 Larceny 19201 One Norman Blvd 12:59:00 01/26/24 ASN Michas, Panagiotis 240127053 Fraud 17617 Quiet Lake Dr 12:40:00 01/27/24 ASN Serdinksky, Kristy 240130070 Fraud 21320 Nautique Blvd 13:26:52 01/30/24 ASN Scherer, Joanne Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date […]
Marcus L. Black arrested; multiple drug charges
Feb. 2. Cornelius Police have arrested Marcus Lamone Black for felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, felony sale of narcotics within 1,000 feet of a park and trafficking in methamphetamine and cocaine as well as other drug charges. Police executed a search warrant Feb. 1 at 19416 Smithville Lane in Cornelius. The […]
Weekend Weather: Not bad at all, with scattered awesomeness
Feb. 2. Weather-wise, it will be an awesome weekend with temps in the 60s today, the 50s on Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows in the low 30s for the next several evenings, so if your plants are fairly hardy you might leave them out on the sunny side of your abode. And Punxsutawney Phil did […]
