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Hough High STEM team members going to playoffs in Raleigh
May 31. We frequently hear about the many accomplishments of students attending Hough High in Cornelius. Here’s more proof positive: Hough’s STEM team (The North Carolina Varsity Esports & STEM League ) is one of just 21 teams statewide competing Saturday in Raleigh for their state championship. There are 2 students that qualified from William […]
Weekend Weather
May 31. Look for a nice weekend with temps in the 80s and a few clouds Sunday—most likely no rain, but humidity returns. Friday: Sunny, high near 78. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 82. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 83. Wind 6 to 9 mph; gusts as high as 20 mph. Monday: Mostly sunny, high […]
Stepfather’s odd but insistent story goes to jury today
[Updated] May 31. By Mark Washburn. Closing arguments will be heard today in the case against Christopher Palmiter, leaving the jury to weigh the peculiarities of his personality against two simple facts the prosecution has established. Update 11:35 am: Defense just closed. Blamed Diana Cojocari, said she deceived Palmiter and he really didn’t know what was […]
Police blotter: May 22-28
May 30. Incidents, arrests and citations reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240523086 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd; Home Depot 12:49:16 05/23/24 CLO Home Depot 240523110 B&E Vehicle Caldwell Station Creek Greenway 16:02:00 05/23/24 ASN Shultz, Melissa Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date Address 240522048 (M) Hit/Run […]
Red Line: Is it time to hop aboard?
May 30. By Dave Yochum. In terms of economic development, time is of essence to move the Red Line forward as soon as possible since it will take nearly 10 years to implement, according to Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam. “Mobility is a critical component for a world class region like Charlotte,” the four-term mayor said. […]
Weekender May 30 – June 2: Hamrick in concert, more music, food truck festival
Thursday, May 30 LangTree Live 6:30 – 9 pm | May 30. Austin Bohannon, up and coming music singer and song writer. No outside coolers. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. “The Changes We Have Seen: Charlotte Through the Eyes of Former Charlotte Reporters: Fannie Flono, Mary Newsom, Lew Powell and Mark Washburn” 6:45 […]
Stepfather says Madalina’s mother has hidden her somewhere
By Mark Washburn. May 29. Two portraits began to emerge in detail Wednesday of the parents in the household of missing teen Madalina Cojocari. That of the mother, Diana Cojocari: An imported Moldovan bride spiraling ever deeper into religious zealotry, smashing dishes in a rage, making ever more bizarre demands on her husband. And whispering of a […]
Boat safety: New rental regulations take aim at marine mayhem
May 30. By Dave Vieser. Water enthusiasts seeking to rent a boat on Lake Norman take note: The Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC) has new Boat Rental Regulations. For the first time, firms or individuals who offer rental boats are required to adhere to a list of regulations or they will be subject to a […]
Stepfather weeps while telling of loveless marriage
May 29. By Mark Washburn. Christopher Palmiter, the stepfather of a missing Cornelius girl, took the witness stand on Tuesday to describe his stark, loveless and sexless marriage with the girl’s mother that deteriorated into a near-cult experience. Palmiter, charged with failure to report Madalina Cojocari missing in 2022, said he met Diana Cojocari through […]
Charlotte region Habitat for Humanity honors Willie Jones with Lifetime Achievement Award
May 29. Willie Jones, the inaugural executive director of the Smithville Community Coalition, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to affordable housing, community development, and social justice at the Affordable Housing Awareness Month breakfast hosted by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. Jones, a resident of the Antiquity neighborhood, has dedicated his professional […]
