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Blocking your omegas is cool
June 16. By Dave Vieser. If you sense that this spring has been cooler than normal, you’re right. It’s all part of an unusual weather pattern in the atmosphere called an Omega Blocking Pattern. In this case, the blocking element has been an upper-air, low-pressure system stacked up over New England, which has stubbornly stayed […]
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate
June 16. Juneteenth is Monday, June 19, 2023. Juneteenth is the oldest-known celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States, first recognized by the state of Texas. It is also known as “Freedom Day,” “Juneteenth Independence Day,” or “Emancipation Day.” Area events include: Saturday, June 17 Juneteenth 4-7 pm | June 17. Everyone […]
Police blotter: May 31-June 13
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230531111 B&E Residential 19827 Henderson Rd 18:52:52 05/31/23 ACT Brennan, Heather 230601002 Larceny 19400 Statesville Rd 00:01:18 06/01/23 ASN New Coin Laundry 230601117 Larceny 20329 W Catawba Av 17:44:42 06/01/23 CLO Taco Bell 230603094 Larceny 9343 Portage Dr 16:58:10 06/03/23 […]
Davidson Mayor proclaims July 22 Big Day at the Lake; Cornelius and Huntersville will do the same Monday
June 15. Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox proclaimed July 22 “Big Day at the Lake” during this week’s Town Board meeting. 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 at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. “Literally […]
Weekender June 15-18: Live at LangTree, Hot Rod Power Tour, Food Truck Fridays and more
Calendar Sponsors Through Friday, Aug. 4 Cain Center Instructor Show Daily | June 12-Aug. 4. The Cain Family Instructor Show is a chance for current and past students to come and admire the work of their favorite teachers. Our instructors are passionate professionals that create a wonderful environment of skill building and fine arts dialogue. […]
Police situation occurred at home on Norman Island Drive this morning
[Updated 3:30 pm] June 14. Cornelius Police descended on a single-family home on Norman Island Drive in what neighbors say was a raid. People were seen handcuffed and sitting outside the manufactured doublewide home which sits opposite Community in Christ Lutheran Church. Neighbors said there were “two loud booms” before 9 am. There was an […]
LKN Social District could expand downtown
June 14. By Dave Vieser. The LKN Social District, which currently runs along Catawba Avenue from the Cain Center for the Arts to Thigs at Meridian, could expand to the Plaza on the east side of the Cain Center and Cain Park which is in the back. It would make for an inviting venue for […]
Endless Yard Sale starts in Dunn, goes 100 miles to Weldon
June 14. If you love yard sales and road trips, the mack daddy (as you young people say) of all yard sales runs 100 miles across five North Carolina counties this Friday and Saturday. The Hwy. 301 Endless Yard Sale includes businesses, community organizations, schools and private residences selling antiques, refurbished items, and homemade crafts […]
Meck County Juneteenth closings; Cornelius business as usual
June 13. Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Monday June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. Cornelius will be open, with business as usual during office hours and for the Town Board meeting Monday evening. Ramsey Creek Beach will also be open for Juneteenth. County office closed: Department of Social Services Public Health […]
Band of Oz concert cancelled; see Envision June 24
June 13. By Dave Vieser. The popular Band of Oz apparently won’t be rescheduled for another Concert on the Green after they were rained out Sunday. A band of rain accompanied by lightning around 3 pm Sunday was the culprit.. “The sponsors made the decision to cancel Sundays concert due to the inclement weather” […]
