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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 […]
Tonight’s vigil for Madalina moved to Smithville Park
Dec. 20. A prayer vigil for Madalina Cojocari has been moved from the Victoria Bay neighborhood where she lives to nearby Smithville Park on Catawba Avenue. The six-grader’s mother and stepfather are in Mecklenburg County Jail for failing to report her missing until three weeks after the mother says she last saw the girl. There […]
Tmelines differ in Madalina’s disappearance
Dec. 19. Madalina Cojocari’s mother, Diana Cojocari, and stepfather, Christopher Palmiter, were both arrested on Dec. 17 for failure to report the disappearance of a child to law enforcement. Their bond is set at $250,000 and $200,000 respectively. Here’s a rundown, based on the arrest sheet, of what happened leading up to their arrests. It […]
Only mother, step-father can explain why they waited 22 days to report Madalina missing
Dec. 20. By Dave Yochum. Bailey Middle School officials are letting parents know that enforcement agencies may be requesting interviews from students, families and staff as the search for Madalina Cojocari goes into its sixth day. Meanwhile, police and fire will be back out on Lake Cornelius for a second day today in an effort […]
HAWK signal to go live tomorrow
Dec. 20. By Dave Vieser. Barring last-minute problems, the HAWK signal on Westmorland Road will be activated at noon Wednesday, Dec. 21. The High Intensity Activated Crosswalk signal will be the first outside of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County. When it is activated, and a pedestrian pushes the walk button, the stop lights will be illuminated […]
4 recognized for commitment to community causes
Dec. 20. By Dave Vieser. At the final 2022 meeting of the CorneliusTown Board on Dec.19, Mayor Woody Washam took the opportunity to present four awards of excellence. The recipients are: —Michelle Hoverson with the Cornelius Community Development Corporation. —Willie Jones with the Smithville Community Coalition. —Jim Vogel with the Lake Norman Small Business […]
Davidson hires new police chief
Dec. 20. Kimber “Kim” Davidson has been named the new chief of police in Davidson. He will replace Police Chief Penny Dunn upon her retirement in January 2023. The town conducted a nationwide search and received interest from 28 applicants. The new chief His law enforcement service began at the local level when he served […]
There’s no place like the outdoors for the holidays
Dec. 20. By TL Bernthal. The most popular hunting days of the year are around Christmas. And fishing on Lake Norman is also a popular holiday activity. According to data from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are traditionally the most active hunting days of the year. Fishing is also popular, […]
Madalina is still missing, search enters Day 6 tomorrow
Dec. 19. The search for Madalina Cojocari will go into its sixth day tomorrow after nothing turned up in Lake Cornelius today. The 11-year-old was reported missing last week—after disappearing three weeks earlier. Madalina was last seen at home and has not been seen since. Mother, step-father jailed Her mother and step-father, Diana Cojocari, 35, […]
