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Police blotter: April 3-April 9
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240408066 Larceny 18635 Old Statesville Rd 16:53:03 04/08/24 ASN Circle K 240408067 B&E Vehicle 19400 One Norman Blvd 18:15:00 04/08/24 ASN Allison, Ashley 240408070 Larceny 19400 One Norman Blvd 18:50:03 04/08/24 ASN Waldron, Gabriel 240409053 Fraud 19725 Deer Valley Dr […]
At milestone birthday, Cornelius Police reiterate dedication to find missing teen
April 12. By Mark Washburn. Cornelius Police said Thursday that they remain fully committed in the case of missing teen Madalina Cojocari, who vanished in 2022. “This has been a difficult case for us,” said David Baucom, chief of the force. “It’s gone on a long time.” He spoke at a gathering at Cornelius City […]
CATS will host public meetings for Red Line to Charlotte
April 12. By Dave Vieser. A rapid transit rail line from Charlotte to Lake Norman—once considered a dead issue—has taken on a new life. New developments around the Red Line could connect Charlotte to Mooresville, an increase of roughly 25 miles with as many as 10 stations on what’s known as the O Line. “For […]
Huntersville getting new $30 million Town Hall
April 12. Huntersville will break ground on a new Town Hall at 3 pm. It will be completed by late next year, and cost $29,997,055. The new 54,000 square foot structure is on NC 115, just north of the current Town Hall. Quotable “This shows our community that the Town is leading the way in […]
Guest Opinion: It’s time for term limits
April 11. [Opinion] By Leigh Brown. On Feb. 27, Americans across the nation celebrated National Term Limits Day which celebrates the ratification of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, setting a limit of two four-year terms for American presidents. Until Franklin Roosevelt, no president had served more than two elected terms in office. It was […]
16-year-old reported missing
April 11. Cornelius Police are looking for Jaylissa Jane Sanchez, a 16-year-old who was reported missing after leaving her guardian’s home at 19321 Meridian on Saturday April 6. She apparently got into a ride-share vehicle under her own free will, Cornelius Police reported on Facebook. Her mother lives in Matthews, NC and Jaylissa has previously […]
Missing Madalina: Birthday observance this evening at Police Dept.
April 11. The Cornelius Police Dept. will host a community gathering Thursday for Madalina Cojocari’s 13th birthday. There is a birthday box in the lobby of the Police Department for special birthday wishes and birthday cards. Police plan to read the cards at the gathering, which begins at 7 pm in the parking lot adjacent […]
Weekender April 11-14: Lots of music and an Earth Jam
Thursday, April 11 Joanne Show Taylor 7pm doors, 8 pm show | April 11. Joanne Shaw Taylor and her stellar band perform songs from her critically acclaimed studio album, Nobody’s Fool, as well as songs from the upcoming new album. Her guitar prowess, vocal abilities, and songwriting talents reach new heights as she presents a […]
Missing Madalina: First birthday as a teenager is today
April 11. By Mark Washburn. Cornelius Police announced they would hold another birthday observance for Madalina Cojocari, a 12-year-old who vanished in 2022. Cornelius Police have placed a box in the lobby of the station where people can place birthday cards for Madalina. They will be read aloud at a vigil starting at 7 pm […]
N. Meck Community Chorus presents ‘Broadway Highlights’
April 10. The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus will present its spring show, “Broadway Highlights,’ at 7 pm Friday, April 19 at Huntersville United Methodist Church and again at 3 pm Saturday, April 20 at Community in Christ Lutheran Church in Cornelius.
