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Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Nov. 9-15
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 221110024 Fraud 21524 Norman Shores Dr 08:21:00 11/10/22 ASN Fagan, Diane 221111043 Larceny 11024 Bailey Rd 09:54:11 11/11/22 ASN Jump Start Events 221111083 B&E Vehicle 21300 Davidson St 14:47:00 11/11/22 ACT Jost, Katie 221115020 B&E Vehicle 17036 Kenton Dr 06:15:00 11/15/22 ACT […]
Hospitals limit child visits to patients to avoid spread of respiratory viruses
Nov. 16. Due to the widespread prevalence of respiratory viruses such as RSV and flu among young children, several health systems ask that children 12 and younger not visit patients who are hospitalized. These restrictions are effective 7 am today, and apply to Atrium and Novant health systems in North Carolina. For current visitor […]
State agency officials urge safe waterfowl hunting
Nov. 16. As duck hunting season ramps up across the state, officials with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission urge waterfowl hunters to practice safety and to share best practices with someone new to the sport, especially when hunting from a vessel. The Wildlife Commission reported that of the 23 people who died boating on North […]
Lucky Cats program needs your help
Nov. 14. The lingering effect of COVID-19 has driven needs for community cats higher than ever before. The lack of low-cost veterinarians due to limited staffing and rising costs has resulted in many new kittens and cats in need of emergency medical help as well as general TNR (trap, neuter, return) services, according to Cornelius-based […]
Lights on: Open track nights are back
Nov. 14. Lace up your shoes and enjoy a safe place to walk or run up to three times per week. The James Hoyt Wilhelm Park’s 1/4-mile walking track will be lighted on Mondays, while Bailey Road Park’s regulation track will be lighted Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 9. Both tracks are open to the […]
Weekend weather: Tornado watch until 3 pm Friday
Nov. 11. There’s a tornado watch in effect in Mecklenburg County until 3 pm, thanks to the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole. More showers are coming. It will be warm and humid today and tomorrow, with highs in the 70s, followed by a chilly day Sunday, with temps down in the low 50s. Saturday: Sunny, […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Nov. 2-8
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 221102032 Larceny Vehicle 21413 Rio Oro Dr 10:16:27 11/02/22 ASN Garness, Jordan 221103129 Fraud 19000 W Catawba Av 18:15:00 11/03/22 ASN Frizzell, Harry 221104040 Larceny 19621 Statesville Rd 10:27:06 11/04/22 ASN NAPA Auto Parts 221105077 Fraud 19225 ChandlerS Landing Dr 15:22:00 11/05/22 […]
Novant Health anounces medication take-back container sites
Nov. 9. Novant Health has installed medication take-back containers in its hospital lobbies, including at Huntersville, as part of its sustainability goals and initiatives. Anyone in the community may use the containers free of charge to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription and/or over-the-counter medications. Syringes, sharps, needles and other biohazard materials are not […]
Local NC senators cruise to wins
Nov. 8. By Dave Vieser. Incumbent NC Senators Natasha Marcus (D) and Vicky Sawyer (R) scored impressive victories this year, both running in newly formed districts within North Mecklenburg and Iredell counties. Marcus’s new district encompassed the eastern segment of Cornelius, but she also gained a portion of Davidson and West Charlotte during redistricting. She […]
Feed NC seeking turkey, canned donations to provide festive Thanksgiving
Nov. 7. FeedNC is in need of 350 turkeys to be donated and distributed before Thanksgiving to feed the families they serve. Donations are accept at 275 S. Broad St., Mooresville, Monday-Friday from 8 am-2 pm. The last day to donate is Nov. 21. FeedNC is also looking to complete the meal with donations of […]
