Cornelius News
Apparent suicide
The Cornelius Police Department says a person apparently killed themselves at The Range at Lake Norman on Bailey Road. After being called out mid-afternoon Sunday, officers located a subject who had been shot inside of the firing range and died from the injury sustained. Preliminary investigation indicates this was a result of an intentional, self-inflicted gunshot. The […]
People semi-annoyed over truck parking
July 23. The Town of Cornelius is looking at a change in the town code which would tighten regulations for commercial tractor trailer parking in the town. The move was spurred by complaints about large commercial trailers left for days on an unsightly commercial property near Planet Fitness—only a block from the Lake Norman welcome […]
Sotheby’s highlights high-end real estate in Cornelius
By Dave Yochum. The new Managing Broker at Sotheby’s in Cornelius grew up in modest circumstances in Elkin. An industry leader, he gets his work ethic from his father, a truck driver who still puts in 40 hours a week at the age of 71. Jason Gentry at age 35 is the president of the Charlotte […]
Incidents, Arrests and Citations as reported by the Cornelius Police Department
Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 180717026 B&E Vehicle 10949 Shelly Renee Dr 12:20:21 07/17/18 ACT Sanford, Michelle Annette 180717012 Fraud 18528 Nantz Rd 08:59:07 07/17/18 ACT Neri, David Gene 180716047 Larceny 22006 Market St 15:01:52 07/16/18 CLO Wilhelm, Katharine Davis 180716038 Fraud 18309 Statesville Rd 12:57:20 07/16/18 ACT Lake Norman Tractor Co […]
Raising speed limits on Jetton under consideration
July 17. Dave Vieser. Town officials are looking at yet another way to fix the Old Jetton/Jetton Road intersection: Prohibit left turns or straight movements from Old Jetton Road. The new option would leave traffic departing the Brooklyn South parking lot as it is now. Meanwhile, commissioners discussed raising the speed limit back to 45 mph—or […]
‘Park in the Dark’ sounds like fun
The Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists and the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department will hold “Park in the Dark” with the Cornelius PARC Dept. at Robbins Park Aug. 10. The family event will focus on the nightlife surrounding the Lake Norman area, especially the diverse moth population. Activities that Friday night will include a nature […]
Miltich responds to criticism
July 16. By Dave Yochum. UPDATED 7:30 pm. A female former employee of Cornelius Mayor Pro Tem Michael Miltich says the surgeon was a great boss. “He never did anything inappropriate or made me feel uncomfortable in any way. I worked alongside of him when it was just he and I. He had ample opportunity […]
The heat is on, or off…It depends on your point of view.
By Jon Show. I love summer. I love summer so much I originally campaigned to name our daughter Summer. The Mother of Dragons said we couldn’t name our kid after a season so we gave her the same name as a ‘90s cult movie star. I have no idea how that’s better. I could rattle […]
Commissioner’s conduct will likely come up at Monday Town Board meeting
July 14. UPDATED. Two more women have come forward with complaints about Mayor Pro Tem Michael Miltich’s behavior. A former local reporter, Cassie Fambro, sent a letter to the Town of Cornelius and WBTV outlining recent behaviors that included touching her arms, numerous texts and making her feel “uncomfortable.” Asked by Cornelius Today to […]
Incidents, Arrests and Citations as reported by the Cornelius Police Department
Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 180709030 Larceny Vehicle 18610 Starcreek Dr 10:45:36 07/09/18 ACT Charlotte Premier Estate Auctions 180709017 Larceny 19100 Mary Ardrey Cr 09:16:23 07/09/18 ACT Roof, Cheryl 180709001 Recovered Veh Cashions Quick Stop 00:27:04 07/09/18 ACT Reddick, Anthony 180708051 Larceny Vehicle 18300 Invergordon Ln 21:42:38 07/08/18 ACT Erickson, Paul Thomas […]
