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Police blotter: June 14-June 20
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230615059 Larceny 17637 Harbor Walk Dr 15:32:20 06/15/23 ASN Zuiderveen, Todd 230616041 Larceny 9208 Westmoreland Rd 11:27:08 06/16/23 ASN Hill, Ronald Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date Address 230614028 (F) Conspire Traffic Opium/Heroin Alexander, Tina Marie 8/14/1977 F […]
Miltich running for Town Board after losing in 2021 shake-up
June 27. By Dave Yochum. Michael “Dr. Mike” Miltich plans to run for the Town Board, after losing his bid for a fourth term in the 2021 elections when four out of five seated commissioners were defeated. Miltich, who was also chair of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), has lived in Cornelius for […]
Weekly calendar June 26-July 2:
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, June 27 Tie-Dye Art 2-3 pm | June 27. Learn how to make cool tie-dye designs and create your own tie-dye hat. Supplies will be provided.This program is for children in grades K-5. Registration is required; registration opens noon June 13. Cornelius Library, 21105 Catawba Ave. Wednesday, June 28 North Meck Community […]
Thurman Ross plans to run for Town Board this fall
June 25. Thurman Ross, a public service veteran who was defeated in Town Board elections two years ago, plans to run for the five-member, non-partisan local governing body this fall. Thurman Ross has been on the Town Board much of the past two dozen years. He lost in 2021, when four out of five incumbents […]
Symphony and fireworks Saturday night at Bailey Road Park
June 23. Don’t forget Symphony in the Park is Saturday, June 24, at Bailey Road Park. The fun starts at 6 pm and ends with a bang—fireworks when it’s dark. The family friendly event includes a performance by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra under the stars, along with food trucks, local beer and wine and children’s […]
Looser pandemic sign policies discontinued
June 23. By Dave Vieser. It’s one more sign the pandemic is over: The Cornelius Town Board has discontinued the pandemic sign policy. During the pandemic, the town had adopted a policy to allow each business to have two onsite snipe signs indicating “help wanted.” Generally, a snipe sign is off-premises sign that is attached […]
It’s official: Mayors declare July 22 ‘Big Day at the Lake’
June 23. The mayors of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville have proclaimed July 22 “Big Day at the Lake” during Town Board meetings in June. It’s been 19 years since Big Day at the Lake was first launched with the goal of providing a full day of fun for hundreds of at-risk kids in Big Brothers […]
Weekend weather: Summer gets under way
June 23. It gets better, with the rain ending Friday and temps in the upper 80s. Friday: Mostly cloudy, sun returns this afternoon, with a high near 82. Possible T-storms tonight. Saturday: Sunny, high near 84, 30 percent chance of showers and T-storms, mainly after 2 pm. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 88. Monday: Chance […]
Wildlife Resources to launch new online system after old system goes down
June 22. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission will be launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1. Hunting and fishing licenses as well as vessel registrations will be unavailable for purchase from June 28 to June 30. License and vessel registration renewals may be purchased online through the Wildlife Commission website, in person […]
New preschool hires first director
June 22. Margy Nance is the new Preschool Director at Cornelius Early Scholars, a new non-profit scholarship Christian preschool that will utilize space in First Baptist Church on Catawba Avenue. She has more than 17 years of preschool experience, including more than a decade as director. Rev. David Judge, who chairs Cornelius Early Scholars, said […]
