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Busy Sunday in Davidson: Fondo, concert
Aug. 11. There will be a lot going on at the Davidson Village Green Sunday: The Lake Norman Fondo during the day, then at 6 pm, Riggsbee Road will perform. If you’re heading to Davidson, Lorimer Road will be closed from the CVS parking lot to Davidson-Concord Road starting Saturday at 6 pm through 4 […]
Weekend weather: Sunny, hotter
Aug. 11. Thursday’s showers have made way for a hot, sunny weekend—93-95 on Sunday. Whew! Heat indices will approach 105! Friday: Partly sunny, high near 87. Possible t-storms this evening. Saturday: Sunny, high near 91. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 93. Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 92. Possible evening t-storms. Tuesday: Sunny, high near 89. […]
Floored by all the choices involved in a new kitchen, including the floors
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Aug. 11. The Mother of Dragons hates our wood floors. I don’t use the word hate in dramatic fashion to describe her opinion of them. She hates them. She hates them like grumpy people hate kids on their lawn. She hates them like you hate the car in front […]
New transportation task force will look for finance options
Aug. 11. By Dave Vieser. Just in case anyone needed to be reminded, road improvements and growth are the major topics of concern in Cornelius so far this election year. This certainly was exemplified on Monday July 17. That was the same night that applicant Drew Thigpen withdrew his rezoning application for a multi-structure Cornelius […]
Observe Women’s Equality Day this Saturday
Aug. 10. The Board of County Commissioners’ Women’s Advisory Board is a panel discussion Saturday in honor of Women’s Equality Day. The free event encourages women to gather and discover the stories of local trailblazers, learn about their journeys, and gain insights into the ongoing fight for gender equality. Details Saturday, Aug. 12 11 a.m. […]
Arrest report: Car crash involved a stolen vehicle, drugs
Aug. 10. [Updated] A stolen vehicle involved in a crash at Jetton and West Catawba delayed traffic yesterday afternoon, with a large police presence in the area. The suspect, Anthony Andre Hampton, 26, apparently attempted to elude police before the crash. Cornelius Police would not comment, but Hampton was charged with possession of Schedule II […]
Weekender Aug. 11-13: Take your pick of festivals, movies, theater and music
Calendar Sponsors Friday, Aug. 11 2nd Friday Street Festival Series 6-10 pm | Aug 11. Throwback Edition. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius. Summer Movies in the Park 7:30-10 pm | Aug. 11. Movie nights are open to the public, free of charge. Bring your […]
Police blotter: Aug. 2-8
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230802053 Fraud 18304 Mandrian Point Dr 12:46:40 08/02/23 ASN Boesel, Richard 230803001 Fraud 21201 Senlac Ln 23:55:05 08/02/23 ASN Wolter, Chuck & Karen 230804040 Larceny 19807 Bustle Rd 10:02:48 08/04/23 ACT Need, Linda 230807089 Fraud 20419 Queensdale Dr 16:46:25 08/07/23 […]
Big Day at the Lake: Year 19 in the books
Aug. 10. On Saturday July 22, more than 315 Bigs, Littles, Boat Hosts and volunteers gathered separately—is that even possible?—for the 19th Year of Big Day at the Lake. To explain: The full day of boating, tubing, lakeside activities, food and fellowship for kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters is organized via emails and online […]
Get ready for school with free backpacks, school supplies and shoes
Aug. 10. The Neighborhood CARE Center is partnering with Grace Covenant to provide free backpacks, school supplies and shoes to neighborhood children on Saturday. The Neighborhood CARE Center will be provide more than 500 backpacks filled with school supplies for the community at Smithville Park, 19710 South Ferry St., Cornelius, from 2-5 pm Saturday, Aug. […]
