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Micah Hedrick brightens even cloudy days from his post on W. Catawba
Feb. 21. By Wayne Mayer. Now that’s a smile and a wave as wide as the sky over Lake Norman. His name is Micah Hedrick, son of Michael and Geneva Hedrick, and twin brother to Caleb Hedrick. This well-spoken young man of 18 can be found seated across from Robbins Park on West Catawba several […]
Religion news: Special events at area houses of worship
Jews and Jim Crow Class Learn about how Jews viewed racial issues in the Jim Crow Era and the complicated origins of the Black-Jewish relationship. The class is offered 7:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, Feb. 23, or Thursday, March 2, based on research from Rabbi Becca Diamond’s rabbinical thesis and will be available in-person and on […]
New owners at Harp & Crown
Feb. 18. By Dave Vieser. Restaurant owners and formats continue to change by the week in Cornelius. The latest: new owners for Harp and Crown, located at 19930 West Catawba Avenue. Tony and Kelli Marks have taken over the popular restaurant and sports bar from previous owners Tina and Chris Phillips. “We are so excited […]
Davidson Police Department seeks assistance in car vandal spree
Feb. 17. Davidson Police Department is seeking the assistance of community members to identify the subjects responsible for a number of vandalism incidents occurring late Wednesday evening/early Thursday morning, Feb. 15-16. Davidson detectives are asking community members to review their doorbell cameras and other video surveillance devices to identify suspects or a suspect vehicle in […]
Weekend weather: Much colder and sunny, spring returns next week
Feb. 17. Spring. Winter. Spring. Repeat. That seems to be the way it will go, weather-wise, for the time being. Low 70s and upper 60s are giving way to much cooler temps later today—dropping down to 52 by 5 pm. Saturday’s high is only going to be 53, according to the National Weather Service; Sunday, […]
Traffic alert: NC 115 intersection will have 1 lane open next week
Feb. 17. A contractor for Charlotte Water will be installing a 12-inch waterline across NC 115 at Ramah Church Road next week. There will only be one lane of traffic open on 115 during this work. Lane closures on NC 115, in and around the Ramah Church Road intersection, will be done at various times […]
Police blotter: Feb. 8 to Feb. 14
As reported by Cornelius Police Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230213078 Fraud 8315 Magnolia Estates Dr 12:15:00 02/13/23 ASN Publix Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date Address 230208134 PWISD Cocaine Griffin, Karen Christina 10/4/1982 F W 2/8/2023 John Connor Rd 230208134 Possess Methamphetamine Griffin, Karen Christina 10/4/1982 F W 2/8/2023 […]
Blood donors needed
Feb. 16. The American Red Cross needs more people to give this month to meet the needs of hospitals and their patients. One in 7 patients entering a hospital will need a blood transfusion. At the same time, only about 3 percent of Americans give blood. All who give blood, platelets or plasma in February […]
Discussion to focus on growth management
Feb. 16. The Town of Cornelius is changing its format from Connecting Cornelius to Town Talk, an hour-long single-issue series that will take a closer look at the important topics. Growth management is the topic Thursday, Feb. 23, and will try to envision what you see when you imagine Cornelius in 2042. Commissioners Denis Bilodeau […]
Registration open for Huntersville 101
Feb. 15. Registration is now open for Huntersville 101, an eight-week public information program designed to educate and inform residents and business owners about local government functions. The session begins March 1 and runs for eight consecutive weeks. All classes are held 6-8 pm Wednesdays , with the exception of April 11. Space is limited […]
