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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. […]
Boater survey closes Friday
Aug. 9. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is asking boat owners for feedback on their experiences boating in North Carolina. The survey, which is aimed at better serving boaters across the state, closes this Friday. To complete the survey, click here. Responses are confidential, and you may withdraw participation at any time.
Dial 8-1-1: National Safe Digging Day will be observed in Huntersville Aug. 11
Aug. 9. There are only two more days until National Safe Digging Day, also known as 811 Day. It’s a day to remind professional excavators and do-it-yourselfers of the importance of calling 811 before digging to protect underground utility infrastructure, prevent potential personal injury and avoid natural gas outages. The national “811 Call Before You […]
Some parents say Hough High beset with drugs
FENTANYL CRISIS | By Erica Batten Aug. 9. In the past year, two Hough High School students have died of fentanyl overdoses, and a handful more have enrolled in drug rehabilitation programs. Understandably, this has parents worried. “Don’t you dare think it couldn’t possibly be your kid, or their friend, or your neighbor,” said one […]
Families grieving fentanyl deaths to rally in support of new laws
Aug. 9. By Joe Killian | NC Newsline. The Fentanyl Victims Network of North Carolina will rally at the NC State Capitol Building later this month, pushing for stronger penalties for illegal distribution of the synthetic opioid and more funding for early intervention, Naloxone and processing toxicology reports. They are also asking state lawmakers for […]
