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Missing: Humpty Dumpty in front of Cornelius Elementary
June 12. By Dave Yochum. The Humpty Dumpty in front of Cornelius Elementary School has been missing since he was last seen sitting on a wall. Ann Wolfmayer said she was walking her granddaughter to school on Thursday when they noticed that part of the six-foot-tall sculpture was missing. Humpty sat atop a brick wall […]
Planning Board to decide on Bailey Road project tonight
June 12. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Staff has recommended that the town Planning Board approve the Cornelius Business Park rezoning at their meeting this evening June 12, in Town Hall. However, the recommendation contains 11 detailed conditions which the developer must agree to, some of which are unique to the project which is […]
Popular 4th of July Fireworks and Concert Festival loses home in Denver
June 12. The 23rd Annual Lincoln County DABA Fireworks will not take place this year, and maybe never again. The long-running festival was a popular event in Denver held at the East Lincoln High School grounds. The DABA board was notified by the school system that the schools had received a large grant sum from […]
New scholarship Christian preschool taking steps to open in August
June 12. Cornelius Early Scholars, a new scholarship Christian preschool based in Cornelius, has gained tax-exempt organization. The organization could hire a preschool director during the board meeting tonight, says co-founder Dr. Mike Miltich, and is accepting student applications in anticipation of opening Aug. 28. In order for most of the children to attend on […]
Weekly calendar June 12 – 18: Art, music, farmers markets and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, June 12 – 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 […]
Sewage spill near Nautique Blvd. is about 8,000 gallons
June 11. A “No Swim Advisory” has been issued for a cove near Nautique Boulevard due to a sewage spill. At approximately 8,000 gallons, it’s more than 10 times larger than any spill in Cornelius waters last year. It occurred at a private sanitary sewer manhole located at 21328 Nautique Boulevard. The discharge was caused […]
What’s your property tax bill going to look like?
June 9. By Dave Vieser. With both the town and county budgets adopted, property owners in Cornelius can figure out what their tax bills will be when they are mailed out this summer. Cornelius rate: .1731 County rate: .4731 The combined tax rate is .6462, with the county’s share at 73 percent. —Multiply the property […]
Father’s Day: A good time to reflect on being a dad
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show [June 9] When I was in high school, my mom got me a copy of “Life’s Little Instruction Book.” It was pocket-sized, had a red tartan cover, and offered “511 suggestions, observations, and reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life.” The book ended up on the […]
Weekend Weather
June 9. The weekend weather looks awesome with slightly cooler temps today (Friday), mid-80s Saturday and Sunday. Plenty of sun until Sunday afternoon when there’s a chance of showers and T-storms after 2 pm. Friday: Sunny, high 79-80 Saturday: Sunny, high near 84. Sunday: High near 85, chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2. Monday: […]
Weekender June 8-11: Car show, live music and more
Thursday, June 8 Thursdays on Main 6 pm | June 8. The Embers, Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis. Live at LangTree 6:30 – 9 pm | June 8. 3rd Rail, high energy rock’n’roll. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Senior Dance 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Thursdays. This free class is designed […]
