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Celebrating Dad
Fathers are not always acknowledged for the impact they have on their children’s lives. However, several Cornelius residents shared their favorite childhood memories of their dads. It’s quite common to hear fathers joke about the gifts of socks and neck ties that they receive every year. But most dads would probably agree that creating memories […]
Weekend weather: Not as hot, lots of sun, heatwave returns next week
June 17. It could hit 97-98 today (Friday) with possible T-storms this afternoon, but Saturday and Sunday will be considerably cooler: 88-89 on Saturday and 84-85 on Sunday. BTW, lots of sunshine now through Thursday…and summer doesn’t begin until Tuesday. After some respite this weekend, the heat comes back next week. Monday: 86-87. Tuesday: 94-95. […]
Mountain Creek Park officially opens this weekend
June 17. Catawba County is hosting activities for the official opening of Mountain Creek Park, the newest destination the Catawba County Park System, on Saturday, June 18. Mountain Creek Park was designed with mountain biking in mind. The park’s 18.7-mile trail system includes multi-use trails for hiking and biking, along with several bike-only sections, a […]
A father is patient, kind and a work in progress. I know I am.
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show June 17. Our little corner of the neighborhood has seen an influx of babies in the last year or so, which got me to thinking, because it doesn’t take much to get me to thinking. The Mother of Dragons and I are old. We say things to the new […]
Weekender June 17-19: The Charlotte Symphony x2, cruise in, Juneteenth
Here is what’s happening this weekend: Friday, June 17 The Charlotte Symphony 8:30 pm. Free concert at Duke Energy’s EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville. Live Under the Oaks 6 to 8 pm. Heroes at Last. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring your own […]
Nail salon operator sentenced to 15 years
June 16. US District Court Judge Kenneth D. Bell sentenced Thuy Tien Luong, the operator of a now-closed nail salon in Davidson, to 15 years in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, and ordered her to pay $75,000 in restitution to the victim. A federal jury in Charlotte found her guilty of forced […]
No. 5: Another sewage spill, this one on Meta
June 16. By Dave Yochum. There’s been another sewage spill into the lake—this one involving 600 gallons that reached a cove off Meta Road. Charlotte Water confirmed the spill was due to a cable sub-contractor. A no-swimming advisory has been issued. At 9 this morning workers were digging up and down Meta, including directly in […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations June 8-14
June 15. As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220610133 Larceny 8101 Dunmore Dr 23:39:41 06/10/22 ASN Brunner, Dakota 220611001 Larceny 10701 Washam Potts Rd 00:18:25 06/11/22 CLO Hoover, Ariel 220612118 Larceny 19101 Peninsula Club Dr 22:46:14 06/12/22 ASN Solanilla, Mariana Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB […]
Atrium to present plans for new hospital in Cornelius
June 15. By Dave Vieser. Residents interested in seeing what the new Atrium Cornelius Hospital will look like are invited to attend a special presentation July 18 during the regular Town Board Meeting. At that time, Atrium officials will unveil for the first time their plans for the medical facility to be built on the […]
Tips to stay safe during the heat wave
June 15. There’s a heat advisory in effect, with highs of 95 and above forecast for through Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The Red Cross has this advice for dealing with the heat: Heat safety tips: —Hot cars can be deadly. Never leave children or pets in your vehicle. The inside temperature of […]
