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North Meck Marine lands burning C-130, top honors nationwide
Aug. 17. The son of a Cornelius couple was recently recognized by Military Times as Marine of the Year in a ceremony in Washington, DC. After a mid-air collision with a fighter jet set his engines on fire, Maj. Cory Jones faced a desperate situation—how to crash land a burning C-130. Jones is the son […]
Huntersville leaders ponder new town hall options
Aug. 17. Design-build team Edifice/Creech & Associates has given Huntersville leaders a preview of what a new town hall adjacent to the existing town hall could look like, and what it might cost compared to the previous option next to the Town Center. Earlier this year, the Huntersville Commissioners put the new town hall project […]
Head out to the Back to School Bash with gaga ball tournament, activities and movie on Saturday
Aug. 17. The Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department is excited for their annual Back-2-School Bash on Saturday, Aug.20, from 6-10 p.m., at Robbins Park, 17738 W. Catawba Ave. This free, family event will include a Gaga Ball Tournament and an outdoor movie, “Sing 2.” The Gaga Ball Tournament will be from 6-8 p.m., and for boys […]
NC no longer in a COVID-19 State of Emergency
Aug. 17. Gov. Roy Cooper has ended the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency enacted in March 2020. Vaccines, treatments and other tools to combat COVID-19 are now widely available unlike the early days of the pandemic when a positive test result was more likely to lead to a hospital stay or death. Many of the […]
3 weeks left to register for play flag football
Aug. 17. Registration for the Parks & Recreation flag football closes on Friday, Sept. 2, at noon. This non-contact league is for boys and girls, ages 6-15. The first practice will be Saturday, Sept. 10. Volunteer coaches are needed. Weeknight practices will begin the week of Sept. 12. Games will kick off with scrimmages on Saturday, […]
Today is last day to Pack the Patrol Car
Aug. 16 The Cornelius Police Department ‘s Pack the Patrol Car ends today, but you still have hours to help students and teachers start the school year off right by donating supplies to Pack the Patrol Car. You can donate school supplies to the Cornelius Police Department by dropping them off at the police station […]
Town maps out plan for 5.2 miles of repaving
Aug. 16. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board approved an $883,500 contract which will fund the resurfacing of town-maintained roads at Monday night’s meeting. Albemarle-based NJR Group had the lowest bid out of the five companies who responded. There is a total of 5.2 miles to be resurfaced. Work should begin this fall and […]
Kiwanis golf tournament planned for Oct. 10
Aug. 16. The Kiwanis of Lake Norman has set Oct. 10 as the date for its yearly golf tournament. The event will be held at the Cowan’s Ford Golf Club in Denver. Players can register here. For sponsorship opportunities or to donate an item to the silent auction, email Gary Garcia.
Back to school: How parents can help ease school anxiety
Aug. 16. With two weeks to go before Charlotte Mecklenburg schools open, many parents are starting to get their children ready. While lining up those new outfits, buying schools supplies and adjusting sleep schedules from summer time to school time, experts say it’s important to address any fear or anxiety. Atrium Health recently offered this […]
Nominations open for community service award
Aug. 15. The Town of Davidson is accepting nominations for the G. Jackson Burney Community Service Award. The award honors G. Jackson Burney and those who improve the Davidson community through unselfish service. The annual award is presented in late November at a community event at Town Hall. Nominations are open through Sept. 30. Background In […]
