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Audition next week for the Teen Summer Stock Series
May 31. The Teen Summer Stock Series is a two-week intensive production aimed at the advanced young adult performer. Actors will rehearse Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm with one weekend of performances. All actors ages 14-22 are invited to audition. Details at DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org or 704-892-7953. There is a production fee associated with Teen Summer Stock Series. […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations May 18-24
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220518073 B&E Residential 19602 Deer Valley Dr 13:19:37 05/18/22 ASN Englert, Ross 220518078 Fraud 17065 Nat Bynum 13:52:25 05/18/22 ASN First United Methodist Church 220518079 Fraud 19430 W Catawba Av; Regions Bank 14:09:04 05/18/22 ASN McLeod, Ben 220520040 Fraud 21107 Island Forest […]
ABC officers investigating Friday night incident; 2nd suspect still at large
May 27. [Update May 31] By Dave Yochum. If one steals from the ABC store on Hwy. 21, where’s the first place one might go? Answer: Right next door. Apparently that’s what happened on Friday evening after a larceny occurred at the Cornelius ABC store. Mecklenburg County ABC officers were investigating the incident when they […]
Weekender May 27-30: Check out what’s happening this weekend
Through May 29 Prophesy to the Bones…and Other Stories Black Folx Whisper Various times. Recommended for ages 13+ due to sensitive subject matter. Advance tickets $12. 307 Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St., Davidson. May 26-28 River Jam 7 pm. Live music takes place at a one-of-a-kind outdoor venue at the Whitewater Center. Thursday, May […]
Susan Tillis charity baby shower draws crowd to Town Hall
May 26. Hundreds of people turned out for the Susan M. Tillis Foundation’s Red, White and Bundled Baby Shower at Cornelius Town Hall Wednesday evening. Volunteers bundled everything from infant sleepers and blankets to bibs and diapers for junior enlisted at Fort Bragg. They’re given as welcome-home packages for newborns of junior enlisted at Fort […]
Memorable Memorial Day Weekend weather
May 26. After showers today and Friday, it looks like a perfect Memorial Day Weekend with plenty of sun, highs in the 80s and no rain in sight. Saturday: Sunny, temps 80-82. Sunday: Sunny, 85-86. Memorial Day: Sunny, 88-89. Tuesday: Sunny, 91. Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend. The newsletter returns on Tuesday.
Matt’s Chicago closes down in Cornelius
May 26. Matt’s Chicago has closed after two decades in the same location on West Catawba. Owner Peter Hext could not be reached for comment, but on Facebook he had mentioned landlord issues as well as difficulties finding help. The restaurant web site says the eatery is permanently closed. It was revered for its hot […]
Flags at half-staff through May 28 to honor shooting victims
May 25. Gov. Cooper ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately through sunset May 28 to honor the victims of mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas. “What a devastating and unspeakable tragedy at a Texas Elementary School where at least 19 students and […]
New coffee shop in old Cornelius
May 25. Willow Wood Coffee owners Rich Lytle and Sherry Augustine hope to “be the cool coffee shop, the kind people hope to find when they’re traveling” right here in Cornelius. “Building the best team, providing great customer service, having great place to gather with the right vibe—when all that comes together is when it’s […]
Red, White & Bundled is Wednesday
May 25. The Susan M. Tillis Foundation’s Red, White and Bundled Baby Shower returns today after a two-year COVID absence. The goal: 1,200 baby bundles for junior enlisted at Fort Bragg. Bring baby items such as: —Newborn and preemie diapers, wipes, onesies (0-3) —Sleepers (0-3), bibs, blankets —Gift cards to purchase car seats and strollers. […]
