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Police blotter: Oct. 11-17
Oct. 19. Incidents, arrests and citations reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 231012013 B&E Commercial 20221 W Catawba Av 03:08:24 10/12/23 ASN Carolinas Telco Credit Union 231012029 B&E Vehicle 19805 One Norman Blvd 08:39:00 10/12/23 ASN Pratt, Chloe 231013052 Fraud 19823 Henderson Rd 14:53:29 10/13/23 CLO Beaver, Benjamin […]
Norfolk Southern says it’s open to discussing Red Line commuter rail to LKN on O Line
Oct. 19. By Dave Yochum. Norfolk Southern says it is “willing to consider” discussing opening the O Line to commuter rail between Charlotte and Lake Norman. “We have not decided upon what form such a transaction might take, whether an outright sale of the O Line or some variant of a lease,” Norfolk Southern chief […]
Weekender Oct. 19 – 22: Looking a little like Halloween, music and more
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Oct. 19 LaLaCaboosa 6-9 pm | Oct. 19. Howdy Huntersville, with Trey Calloway. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville. North Carolina Music Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Ceremony 5:30 – 10:30pm | Oct. […]
Early Voting continues today at one location in Mecklenburg
Oct. 20. Early voting for anyone in Mecklenburg County continues today at one location: The Hal Marshall Annex at 618 N College St. in Charlotte. Hal Marshall will be open Friday Oct. 20 from 8 am until 5 pm. Hal Marshall will re-open Monday Oct. 23 through Wednesday Oct. 25, from 8 am until 5 […]
‘Food Fight’ Nov. 4 supports Ada Jenkins Center
Oct. 18. The Ada Jenkins Center’s community “Food Fight,” a friendly competition among area chefs and restaurants, takes place Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11:30 am to 2 pm. Participating restaurants and chefs include The Crazy Pig, the Davidson Soda Shop, Much Ado Catering, Whit’s Frozen Custard, Flatiron Kitchen + Tap House, On the Nines, and […]
Lake levels: Low, low your boat
Oct. 17. By Dave Yochum. With Lake Norman down more than two-and-a-half feet below target levels, it’s best to be extra-careful out on the lake right now. “You need to be very cautious and some people may have issues getting their boat off the lift depending on depth at their slip,” says Jeff Junker, owner […]
Town Board approves rezoning
Oct. 17. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board approved a rezoning request from applicant Kevin Mahl to amend previously approved conditional zoning on approximately 6.15 acres located at 11140 Bailey Road, near the intersection with Hwy. 115. The parcel just southwest of the Circle K convenience store is vacant. The amended rezoning approved last […]
Moms help LKN families by spreading holiday magic
Oct. 16. With a lot of heart, a little magic, and plenty of merry, three local mothers will help families for the second year through the Merry Magic Project (MMP). Last year’s event helped 10 families with 28 kids. This year’s goal is 15 families. MMP was created by Melissa Cuff and Natalie Zito, both […]
Weekly calendar Oct. 16-22: LaLaCaboosa, Davidson Arts Festival and more
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, Oct. 17 Preschoolers Day – Amazing Maize Maze 10 am-3 pm | Oct. 17. Preschoolers can explore the Amazing Maize Maze and the Rural Retreat Cabin and Davidson Schoolhouse will be open. They may even get to see the highland cattle. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Tickets […]
2 Davidson Community Players’ shows at Cain Center next year
Oct. 16. Davidson Community Players will mount two of its 2024 shows at Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius. Davidson Community Players’ first show at Cain Center will be Disney’s “Frozen Jr.,” which will run from Jan.25-27, 2024. Adapted from the 2013 movie, this one-hour version of the Broadway musical will enchant families across […]
