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Last town board meeting of 2022 is tonight
Dec. 19. The Cornelius Town Board will conduct their final regular meeting for of 2022 tonight. The commissioners are expected to finalize the legislative agenda for 2023 at that time. The Town adopts a legislative agenda every year to identify state and local priorities. Elected officials and staff use them to communicate with our state […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Dec. 7-13 Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 221207124 Larceny 1721 Lovers Lawn Trce 16:54:00 12/07/22 CLO Daniel, Deanna 221208046 Fraud 19402 Laurel Glen Av 09:53:00 12/08/22 ASN Bamford, Timothy 221208063 Fraud 8225 Camberly Rd 11:42:00 12/08/22 ASN Quickel, Judith 221208107 B&E Vehicle 20419 N Main […]
Rescue dog Nutmeg recovering from surgery; how to foster and other needs
Dec 19. The Lake Norman Human Society reports that rescue dog Nutmeg—who had an old hip injury and three BB pellets lodged in her tail, leg and spine—had surgery last week and is recovering at home. “Nutmeg’s surgery went OK. She was quite a mess and has a long recovery ahead of her,” Dana Kelley, […]
Weekend weather: Sunny, cold and a chance of snow Wednesday night
Dec. 16. Think of the upcoming weather this way: Sunny and cold (low 50s) with overnight temps Sunday dropping to 26. The big news is a 30 percent chance of snow Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service report for 28031. Friday: Sunny, high near 52. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 49. Sunday: Sunny, […]
A Cornelius 11-year-old has been missing for 3 weeks
Dec. 16. An 11-year-old Cornelius girl, Madalina Cojocari, has been missing for more than three weeks according to Cornelius Police. Her parents reported her missing to the Bailey Middle School school resource officer yesterday. She was last seen at home, on the evening of Nov. 23, 2022, and has not been seen since. The disappearance […]
HAWK means stop when flashing
Dec. 15. By Dave Vieser. The High Intensity Activated Crosswalk signal on Westmorland Road west of I-77 is now in a flashing test mode. This will continue for at least a week before the system is fully activated, probably before the New Year. When it is activated, and a pedestrian pushes the walk button, the […]
2 artists in Cornelius among those to receive ASC grants
Dec. 15. ASC, in conjunction with the arts councils of Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln and Rowan counties, announced the 2023 Artist Support Grant recipients. This year, more than 150 regional artists applied for funding – representing a 25 percent increase in applications from last year – and 75 ASC Artist Support Grants will be awarded. […]
County offices, including Northern Regional Rec Center, announce holiday closings
Dec. 13. Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed Dec. 23, 26, 27, 2022 and Jan. 2 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Centers Dec. 24, 2022 – Closed Dec. 26, 2022 – Closed Dec. 27 – 31, 2022 – Open Jan. 2, 2023 – Closed Jan. 3, 2023 […]
Wildlife Commission announces 2023-2024 proposed rule changes
Dec. 14. Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced the 2023-2024 proposed changes to inland fishing, hunting, trapping, game land and other regulated activities; the public comment period runs into January 2023. No public hearings will be held locally, but a virtual hearing will be held on Jan. 19. Registration is required to receive a meeting link to […]
Variances approved for Home Depot, Total Wine
Dec. 12. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday Dec. 12 meeting, the Cornelius Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance which will permit Home Depot to add a tool rental operation. The addition will be on the east side of the building, close to Hwy. 21/Statesville Road. Background The US equipment rental market is growing. […]
