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Funeral for ‘Gabby’ Henderson, how to help
Feb. 26 By Tonya Rivens. Family and friends of Gabriel “Gabby” Henderson said their farewells at Wayne Russell Funeral Home during a 2 pm funeral service yesterday. The 25-year-old mother of five was accidentally shot at her home on Meridian Street on Monday, Feb. 15. A large crowd paid tribute during the visitation. COVID-19 restrictions […]
Fishers of Men tournament coming to LKN
Feb. 26. The Fishers of Men National Bass Tournament will bring five events to Lake Norman during the next two years. The organization operates fishing tournaments in 34 states. This is the first one on Lake Norman, according to Travis Dancy, director of sales at VIsit Lake Norman, the local convention and visitors bureau. The […]
Weekend Weather
Feb. 27. Look for showers and chilly temps today, but just clouds and warmer Saturday, high of 62-63. No rain and brighter skies as the day goes on. Sunday: Some clouds, rain unlikely and a high in the lower 70s. Awesome for late February.
More ‘active adult’ residential planned near downtown
Feb. 25. By Dave Vieser. Proffit Dixon, a Charlotte based developer, hopes to build a mixed-use project on 17 acres just north of downtown Cornelius. Dubbed “Caroline,” the project would include active adult residences on land that adjoins Greenway Gartens, the mixed-use project planned by Olde Mecklenburg Brewery at the north end of Zion Avenue. […]
COVID hospitalizations statewide below 1,500
Feb. 25. UPDATE 2:45 pm. By Dave Yochum. A day after Gov. Cooper announced plans to loosen COVID-19 restrictions on bars and other businesses, the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported the lowest number of coronavirus hospitalizations statewide since November. Statewide, hospitalizations fell to 1,498, from 2,781 on Feb. 1. The median […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Feb. 17-23
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210219040 Fraud 7315 Norman Island Dr 10:25:42 02/19/21 ASN DiGoia, Ann & Stephen 210219087 Larceny 15901 N C 73 Hwy 19:47:00 02/19/21 ASN Tunstall, Derek 210221057 Fraud 18635 Old Statesville Rd 10:27:25 02/21/21 ASN Renckens, Timothy 210222103 Larceny 7830 Village Harbor Dr […]
Virtual event Saturday for young people focuses on issues like bullying, dating violence, self esteem
Feb. 25. By Dave Yochum. The North Carolina Parent Teacher Association and Family Mankind will hold a virtual event—Know Your Worth/Teen Empowerment—that will address such issues as dating violence, bullying, self-esteem, and opportunities around future careers on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10 am to 2 pm. Joining in the event are the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police […]
Legislative ‘listening session’ this Saturday
Feb. 25. The Mecklenburg County Delegation to the NC General Assembly will host an online listening session for constituents this Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 to 11 am. A majority of the delegation’s 17 members will be in attendance. Constituents are encouraged to sign up to speak for up to two minutes about what issues […]
A conversation with indy film producer Christine Vachon
Feb. 25. Independent film buffs are going to be interested in a virtual conversation with award-winning American film producer Christine Vachon Monday, March 15 courtesy of Davidson College. Vachon, producer of such renowned independent films as “Far From Heaven” and “I’m Not There,” was honored with a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in […]
COVID curfew ends Friday, bars will reopen
Feb. 24. Gov. Roy Cooper has eased restrictions on bars, event venues and many other businesses, much to the relief of business owners. Rad Bennett, owner of Jack’s Corner Tap in Cornelius, said it was long overdue. “Having to stop serving at 9 hurt,” he said, explaining the past several months have been even harder […]
