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Check out Hello Huntersville and have some fun
May 5. The Hello Huntersville – the annual arts and cultural event – will be noon to 6 pm Sunday, May 7, at Veterans Park. The event will be filled with local food trucks, breweries, craft vendors, splatter art, ice sculpture showdown, whimsical characters, and more. Event admission, parking and activities are free to the […]
When it comes to sports, the calendar isn’t good for weddings
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show May 5. I proposed to my girlfriend at the pinnacle of Kings Mountain on a sunny day 20 years ago, and as we descended, the as-yet-to-be-named Mother of Dragons began planning our wedding, including potential dates. “I think we should do it in October,” she said. I politely declined […]
Fire destroys units at Bexley complex just east of I-77
May 4. By Dave Yochum. A major fire at the Bexley at Lake Norman apartments late Wednesday afternoon caused extensive damage to the top floor of one of the buildings in the luxury complex. The cause of the fire, which began around 5:30 pm, is still under investigation. It was declared under control less than […]
Weekender May 4-7: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, concerts, Bike Expo and so much more
Calendar Sponsors Friday, May 5 Live Under the Oaks Concert 6-8 pm | May 5. Stormin’ Norman. No coolers are allowed. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville. Cinco de Mayo Block Party 3pm – midnight | May 5. Festivities will include live bands on the outdoor patio, food trucks, vendors, DJ, games, give-a-ways and plenty of […]
Police Blotter: April 26-May 2
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230426131 Larceny 20329 W Catawba Av 22:17:31 04/26/23 CLO Taco Bell 230428105 Larceny 19212 W Catawba Av 18:45:00 04/28/23 ASN Jimenez, Jonathan 230430024 B&E Vehicle 9805 Parma Dr 07:38:00 04/30/23 ASN Tarquinio, Paul 230430024 B&E Vehicle 9805 Parma Dr 07:38:00 […]
Changes in location, date for Saturday’s lake safety events
May 4. The venue and time of the two-part “Love Where you Lake Event” at Blythe Landing Saturday have been changed due to the expected inclement weather —The 9:30am meeting with Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation and Cornelius Lake Patrol has been moved from Blythe Landing to Fire Station No. 1 on S. Main. Officials […]
Dragon boat, Asian festival coming to Cornelius May 13
May 4. The 2023 Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival Race and Charlotte Asian Festival are set for Saturday, May 13 at Ramsey Creek Park. This annual family-oriented event is a celebration of Asian cultures. The festival celebrates Asian cultures, diversity, ethnicity, roots and history. One of highlights, along with the food vendors, is the Dragon Boat […]
Blood donors sought
May 4. The Blood Connection is asking community members to join its campaign to be “Prepared for Anything,” by donating blood this month and helping ensure a steady and stable blood supply. Disasters and emergencies often include injuries and traumas that require lifesaving treatments and supplies to save lives, the group said in a news […]
Artisan foods company in Cornelius lands national award
May 4. Can you say charcuterie? Pronounced shahr-KOO-tuh–ree, these artfully prepared boards full of artisinal meats, cheeses, bread, crackers, fruit, nuts, olives and tasty spreads are rising stars on restaurant menus, according to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot 2023 Culinary Forecast.” Cornelius-based Sun Raised Foods is a rising star in the world of charcuterie. […]
Former Cornelius police officer charged with criminal sexual conduct, assault and battery
May 3. [Updated 6:15 pm] The York County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit have arrested former Cornelius policeman Erickson Douglas Lee for dissemination of obscene material to a person under the age of 18, assault and battery 1st degree and criminal sexual conduct with a minor. The alleged incidents took place in Lee’s home in […]
