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Infant formula shortage hits locally
May 13. Stores across the country are running low on baby formula, Cornelius included. A survey of three grocers this morning showed dwindling supplies. Datasembly, a research firm, said the out-of-stock rate is more than 40 percent, which means many parents are having to hunt for formula. Harris Teeter Jetton has very limited supplies of […]
Updated: Shooting early Thursday on North Ferry
May 13. A shooting on North Ferry in the early morning hours Thursday had one person in the hospital. Corrnelius Police say on May 12 at approximately 6:15 am, they spoke with the victim, Jerron Grimbal, at Lake Norman Regional Hospital. He said a known suspect shot him in the leg at 19810 North Ferry. […]
Halfway through raising a girl, I haven’t worn makeup yet
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show May 13. The Blonde Bomber recently turned ten years old, which means she’s past the halfway point of growing up in our home. Man it feels weird to write that. She was two years old the first time I wrote about her. It was an absolute disaster that involved […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations May 4-10
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220504059 Fraud 20501 Pointe Regatta Dr 10:30:17 05/04/22 ASN Friedli, Peter 220505040 Fraud 20400 West Catawba Av 09:01:26 05/05/22 ASN River of Life Christian Fellowship Ministries 220505086 Larceny 20900 N Main St 14:37:05 05/05/22 ASN Cycle Path 220505110 Fraud 9606 Bailey Rd […]
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s a Flower Moon
May 13. On Sunday night into Monday morning, May 15 to 16, look to the sky and you should see both a full moon and a total eclipse of the moon. Here’s the scoop from solarsystem.nasa.gov/: The event peaks just after midnight EDT on Monday morning, May 16. The moon will begin entering the partial […]
Friggatriskaidekaphobic? It’s a one and done year
May 13. For those who have an irrational fear of Friday the 13th, today is the only one this year. In any given year, there’s always at least one Friday the 13th, according to earthsky.org. There can be as many as three. Two Friday the 13ths in a year last occurred in the year 2020 (March and […]
What’s in a (boat) name?
A boat can become a part of the family and deserves a suitable name. Here are a few clever and fun ones we found around Lake Norman and sent in from readers.
Weekend Weather
May 13. Friday is all about hit-or-miss showers and possible T-storms, high 74-75. Saturday starts with more of the same, but it will be mostly sunny and near 80 in the afternoon. Sunday: Humid, chance of showers, T-storms possible after 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Monday: A chance of showers mid-afternoon. […]
Weekend Agenda May 13-15: Check out the bike expo and lots of live music
Here is what’s on the agenda for this weekend. Friday, May 13 Live Music 7 pm. Pop, rock artist Joseph Gallo performs at Thigs Cocktail Bar. Seating is limited click for reservations. 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Live music 6-9 pm. Savannah Harmon. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd. Live Music 6-9 pm. Jim Garrett Trio […]
NC State Treasurer blasts Atrium’s proposed merger
May 12. By Dave Yochum. The proposed merger of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health into a six-state medical behemoth has drawn fire from the North Carolina State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, a Republican. He cited the “monopolistic nature” of the merger which would create the sixth-largest health system in the country. “Research consistently shows […]
