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Madalina’s extended family asks for information to help find the 11-year-old
Dec. 22. Law enforcement returned to the Victoria Bay neighborhood last night where Madalina Cojocari was last seen independently on a CMS bus cam Nov. 21. Her case, which is featured on FBI.gov in the “Most Wanted: Case of the Week,” has stumped investigators since Cornelius Police began working on a missing person’s report involving […]
Weekend weather: Super cold during Santa’s rounds
Dec. 22. Yes, that was thunder this morning, but rain will end today as it gets colder and colder, with temps dipping into the teens Friday night, Christmas Eve and Christmas night. It’s will be cold enough to take extra precautions around the house; pipes can freeze in this weather. Thursday’s high will only be […]
Kwanzaa to be celebrated Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Kwanzaa is the annual celebration of African-American culture, and will be celebrated Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 this year. The celebration culminates in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. The significance of the holiday is to celebrate African heritage, unity and culture, according to a Unity in Community posting. The holiday […]
Weekender Dec. 22-26: Christmas church services, block party and all that’s merry
Calendar Sponsors Dec. 23 Christmas Eve Eve under the stars 7 pm | Dec. 23. Fireside lessons and carols featuring Karla Kincaid. An indoor gathering with candles, cocoa and s’mores. Inclusion Community, at The Hut (Cornelius Presbyterian Church), 21209 Catawba Ave. Live Music Friday the Sippin’ Santa Way 7:30-10:30pm | Dec. 23. Thigs Cocktails […]
Baby, it’s cold outside: Red Cross offers winter weather safety tips
Dec. 22. Weather experts in parts of the Greater Carolinas predict temperatures will be below average for this time of year. Besides the extreme temperatures, this bitter cold could cause power outages due to the higher demand for heating. The American Red Cross has steps you should take to stay safe during this dangerous cold […]
Hundreds attend candle-light vigil for Madalina
Dec. 21. By Dave Yochum. Only days before Christmas, hundreds of people from her neighborhood, the rest of Cornelius and Lake Norman came together for a candle-light vigil for 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari who has been missing for nearly a month. They shared remembrances of the Bailey Middle sixth-grader, prayed and sang, concluding with Amazing Grace […]
Town supports and prioritizes life ring legislation
Dec. 21. By Dave Vieser. A requirement that life rings be installed near private lake access points has been added to the Cornelius 2023 legislative agenda. While the details still need to be worked out, commissioners joined Mayor Woody Washam in expressing support for the idea, which originated this summer after a construction worker drowned […]
Huntersville Police Department seeks resident input
Dec. 21. The Huntersville Police Department asks the public to complete a “Community Survey on Public Safety & Law Enforcement.” Participation will help the department improve services, processes and reputation. The survey gathers opinions and experiences from the Huntersville community and assesses five key components involving the police department: Community Involvement, Safety, Procedural Justice, Performance, […]
Lighted boat parade reflects generosity of community
Dec. 22. The organizer of the Dec. 17 lighted boat parade called the event a huge success with more than 1,000 spectators at the three viewing areas on Lake Norman. Spectators were asked to donate a new toy,; parade organizer Colin Furcht said three trucks of toys —that’s several hundred toys—were delivered to Little Smiles, […]
Camera footage from Nov. 21 shows Madalina exiting CMS bus
Dec. 20. Camera footage from the school bus Madalina Cojocari was exiting about 5 pm on Nov. 21 has been released by Cornelius Police Police. Click here to view the footage. Meanwhile, the search continues for the 11-year-old who was reported missing some three weeks after the fact: A second day of searching Lake Cornelius […]
