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Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Sept. 7-13
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220907064 Fraud 21500 Catawba Av 13:04:00 09/07/22 ASN Walgreens 220908048 Fraud 18706 Silver Quay Dr 10:44:26 09/08/22 ASN Smith, Cynthia 220909025 Larceny Vehicle 21226 Crown Lake Dr 05:09:47 09/09/22 ASN Lehoe, Richard 220909056 Fraud 17230 Poole Place Dr 11:26:00 09/09/22 […]
Weekend Weather: Fantastic
Sept. 16. The weekend weather outlook is fantastic. It will be dry with plenty of sun, thanks to a strong high pressure system. Temps in the low 80s Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It starts to heat up Monday, with no rain in sight for days. Friday: Sunny, high near 82 Saturday: Sunny, high near 82 […]
GoFundMe page set up for owner of restaurant damaged by fire
Sept. 16. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the owner of restaurant Pho NC in Peninsula Village, which was damaged by an electrical fire Aug. 2. The restaurant was the sole source of income for the Trang family: Nguyen “Cindy” Trang, 54, a single mom and her 16-year-old son Stevenson. They live […]
You might say Dr. Petrocelli has more than a BS in BS
Sept. 16. By Dave Yochum. There was a post on one of those community Facebook pages in Cornelius where anything goes. A commenter said her “sister’s friend did see an alligator two weeks ago in Cornelius” and called 911. The sighting was apparently on Country Club Drive. We checked in with Cornelius Police to see […]
Novant Health Cancer Institute in Huntersville expands, adds treatment services
Sept. 16. Novant Health Cancer Institute – Huntersville recently expanded its services to provide the latest in advanced radiation and medical oncology treatment for patients in an easily accessible outpatient location close to home. The multiphase expansion project at 10030 Gilead Parkway in Huntersville began earlier this year and includes new technology that will allow […]
Weekender: Sept. 16-18: County fair, Oktoberfests, Praise in the Park, car shows, more music
Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Check back on Mondays for the Weekly Agenda. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Sept. 16 Live Under the Oaks 6-8 pm […]
Hwy. 115 has reopened after unannounced closing
Sept. 15. By Dave Vieser. What we have here is a failure to communicate! So it appears in relation to the closing of NC Hwy. 115 at Bailey Road this week, creating all kinds of problems for motorists traveling through town, and especially for those traveling to and from Hough and Bailey Middle. Blindsided […]
‘Praise in the Park’ is Saturday in Smithville
Sept. 15. Praise in the Park, a free, family-friendly festival, is this Saturday at Smithville Park. It will feature local, regional and national gospel artists along with food, educational and inspirational vendors. Performers include Jamal Davis, C Dwayne & The Voices, Gethsemane Gospel Singers, Christ Community Baptist Praise Ensemble, Kenny Curry, Zeb Harrison & The […]
Mark your calendar: Free chair massages for veterans, first-responders
Sept. 15. The state chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association is planning an event for veterans in conjunction with the American Legion Post 86 to offer chair massages and lunch to veterans and first-responders The event is 10 am – 2 pm Friday, Oct. 21, at the American Legion Post 86, 21215 Legion St. […]
Garbage fire in Magnolia Plaza
Sept. 14. Cornelius Lemley firefighters worked on a garbage truck fire in Magnolia Plaza at lunchtime today. The contents of a Waste Pro truck were spread in a 75 foot by 75 foot pile and doused in front of Al’s Bar & Grill. No injuries were reported.
