Cornelius News
Parents of missing Madalina must turn in passports
Dec. 28. A judge decided the mother and step-father of missing 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari each must surrender their passport if they post bail. Diana Cojocari, 37, and stepfather, Christopher Palmiter, 60, have been charged with failure to report the disappearance of a child to law enforcement. There’s been no sign of Madalina, a sixth-grader at […]
Had enough chillin? Plan your January
Calendar Sponsors Here are some events for the first month of the New Year. Check back on Mondays and Thursdays for updated weekly and weekend calendars to point you to local events. Sunday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament 11:45 am opening ceremonies; first footer at noon. | Jan. 1. The Lake […]
Stacy Phillips picked as interim executive director for Rural Hill
Dec. 28. Historic Rural Hill Chairman Bob McIntosh announced that Stacy Phillips, an elected commissioner in Huntersville, has assumed the position of executive director on an interim basis. Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville is a 265-acre former plantation owned by Mecklenburg County and managed by the non-profit. “This role is contemplated to run through the […]
Madalina update: 245 homes canvassed by law enforcement
Dec. 27. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius Police once again took to Facebook to appeal to the public for any information that would help find 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari who wasn’t reported missing until three weeks after the fact. To view the video, click here. Her mother, Diana Cojocari, 37, and stepfather, Christopher Palmiter, 60, have been […]
Brace yourselves for the 45th annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament
Dec. 27. The 45th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament will be held Sunday, Jan. 1, at Lake Norman Marina and hosted by the Carolina Show Ski Team, It is one of the longest running and unique barefoot skiing tournaments in the world. Due to COVID-19, 2021 was the first year in the […]
Weekly calendar: Dec. 27-Jan. 1: Fireworks, barefoot tournament and more
Calendar Sponsors Trying to figure out what to do? Here are some of the best options in Lake Norman. Dec. 27 Gingerbread man decorating, competition Opens 5 pm | Dec. 27. Gingerbread Man kit will be available for purchase the entire evening. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Dec. 31 Fireworks Spectacular 4 pm […]
Davidson Community Players appeal for donations
Dec. 22. Davidson Community Players is appealing to the public to make a tax-deductible gift before the year ends. The investment in live theater in the Lake Norman community will be matched. Any new gift to Davidson Community Players or increase to a past gift to Davidson Community Players will get matched dollar-for-dollar through a […]
Madalina’s extended family asks for information to help find the 11-year-old
Dec. 22. Law enforcement returned to the Victoria Bay neighborhood last night where Madalina Cojocari was last seen independently on a CMS bus cam Nov. 21. Her case, which is featured on FBI.gov in the “Most Wanted: Case of the Week,” has stumped investigators since Cornelius Police began working on a missing person’s report involving […]
Weekender Dec. 22-26: Christmas church services, block party and all that’s merry
Calendar Sponsors Dec. 23 Christmas Eve Eve under the stars 7 pm | Dec. 23. Fireside lessons and carols featuring Karla Kincaid. An indoor gathering with candles, cocoa and s’mores. Inclusion Community, at The Hut (Cornelius Presbyterian Church), 21209 Catawba Ave. Live Music Friday the Sippin’ Santa Way 7:30-10:30pm | Dec. 23. Thigs Cocktails […]
Hundreds attend candle-light vigil for Madalina
Dec. 21. By Dave Yochum. Only days before Christmas, hundreds of people from her neighborhood, the rest of Cornelius and Lake Norman came together for a candle-light vigil for 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari who has been missing for nearly a month. They shared remembrances of the Bailey Middle sixth-grader, prayed and sang, concluding with Amazing Grace […]
