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County helping those in need this Thanksgiving
Nov. 19. Mecklenburg County will host a holiday turkey distribution Saturday, Nov. 22, to help families celebrate Thanksgiving. Registration is open for the drive-thru event, which will take place at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center in Charlotte. The county is partnering with Nourish Up and Food Lion to distribute 1,000 turkeys, along with […]
Bailey Road Park turf closed for renovation
Nov. 18. The turf fields at Bailey Road Park are closed for renovations until mid-February. Under an agreement approved by the town board in October, Geosurfaces Southeast of Mooresville will remove and dispose of the existing turf and install new turf at a cost of $756,000. The new fields will carry a 10-year warranty. The […]
Police Blotter: Nov. 5-11
As reported by the Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 251106045 Fraud 21320 Fiesta Pl 11:47:56 11/06/25 ACT Cherri Strome 251108068 Larceny 13400 Mayes Rd 14:20:06 11/08/25 ASN Logan Crouser 251109046 Larceny 20510 N Main St 15:15:00 11/09/25 ASN Ace Hardware 251110048 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 11:46:00 11/10/25 ASN Home […]
Milling About: A moment of calm before the holiday chaos takes over
Nov. 18. By Lindsay Martell. November is one of those months that begins so sweetly. A pumpkin spice latte here, a few pieces of Halloween Kit Kats there. A happy sugar and caffeine buzz that blends beautifully with the finally-fall weather. And then, the sweetness wears off and we’re left with full-on pre-holiday chaos: we’re […]
Town board delays vote on Downtown Master Plan
Nov. 18. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board unanimously tabled a decision on adopting the 2050 Downtown Master Plan after more than two dozen speakers—mostly representing the downtown residential area—voiced concerns during a 90-minute public hearing. Town officials tentatively rescheduled the decision for the Jan. 20 board meeting. Tonight’s meeting was chaired by Mayor […]
Weekly Calendar: Live music, car shows and collectibles swap
Nov. 17. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Tuesday, Nov. 18 Caffeine for the Soul 10:30 am | Nov. 18. Join Chabad of Lake Norman as we get together to socialize, inspire, and learn with one another over a […]
Weather: Another beautiful fall forecast
Nov. 17. We’re looking at a perfect fall forecast in the coming days as we get ready for Thanksgiving next week. Friday night looks like the perfect weather to get out and support the Hough Huskies as they advance in the next round of the NCHSAA football playoffs. Today: Sunny, with a high near 63. […]
Downtown master plan on tonight’s town board agenda
Nov. 17. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed downtown master plan this evening beginning at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The plan represents the culmination of 18 months of work aimed at shaping the future of downtown Cornelius in both the near and long term. […]
Hough blows out Palisades to advance in the playoffs
Nov. 14. By Ryan Moxin. Hough opened its second-round playoff game with a 47-yard run by junior quarterback Ethan Royal on the first snap of the game, setting up a 35-yard rushing touchdown by sophomore running back Jamarion Morrison just 31 seconds into the first quarter.
Meck County updates towns on immigration enforcement
Nov. 14. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden has notified local towns that personnel from U.S. Customs and Border Protection could arrive in the Charlotte area as early as this weekend. The town of Davidson emailed residents Thursday night, noting that immigration enforcement is not a function of the town’s police department. Immigration status and enforcement […]
