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Police Blotter: Feb. 12-18
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250212052 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 16:47:00 02/12/25 ASN Home Depot 250212057 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 18:40:30 02/12/25 ASN Ulta Beauty 250216025 Larceny 20125 N Main St 09:46:54 02/16/25 ASN Food Lion 250217038 Larceny 20227 Heights Way 10:48:00 02/17/25 CAA […]
Governor declares statewide weather emergency
Feb. 19. NC Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency ahead of winter weather today which will impact the majority of the state. AccuWeather is calling for snow off and on starting around 10 am, with a wintry mix from 3 pm into the evening. Thursday will be colder, with a daytime high of […]
Town receives $611,000 from tennis organizations
Feb. 19. Four tennis organizations are giving the Town of Cornelius a total of $611,000 to expedite construction of 12 lighted tennis courts at Bailey Road Park. The project is expected to be completed this summer. ±The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and USTA Southern have awarded the Town a $500,000 Enhanced Build It Forward […]
Possibly an inch of something will fall tomorrow, starting around 10 am
Feb. 18. Winter is back, with some kind(s) of precipitation likely tomorrow. The National Weather Service says snow is likely, mainly after 10 am. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible, possibly mixed with freezing rain and a high around 35 degrees. The storm winds down tomorrow night, with overnight lows around 26. Thursday […]
Holiday newsletter schedule
Feb. 14. The Business Today/Cornelius Today newsletter will not be published Monday Feb.17 in observance of Presidents’ Day. The US Postal Service, banks and most public schools are closed
EarthTalk: Why does Lyme Disease seem to be increasing?
Dear EarthTalk: Does the rise in diseases like Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever mean tick populations are on the rise? Are there eco-friendly ways to control ticks? —J.B. via email Feb. 14. Common tick-borne diseases include Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Lyme disease is the most well-known, caused by […]
Weekend Weather Outlook
Feb. 14. More winter-like weather with a breath of spring, albeit rainy and windy, on Sunday. Keep an eye out for a possible wintry mix on Wednesday, or maybe a cold rain. Friday: Sunny, high 48-50. Overrnight low around 33. Calm wind. Saturday: Rain, high upper 40s. Overnight low around 41, breezy. Sunday: Rain, high […]
Big Day at the Lake ‘Beach Bash’ is Feb. 22
Feb. 14. The Big Day at the Lake crew will host the annual Beach Bash 6 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 22 at Lost Worlds Brewery in Cornelius. This year’s theme is “Sun, Waves, and Changing Lives.” There will be raffle baskets, bottle pulls and a live auction. There will be an exclusive VIP […]
Bailey Road traffic study will be presented at Monday’s Town Board meeting
Feb. 13. By Dave Vieser. A detailed traffic study regarding Bailey Road east of Hwy. 115 will be presented to the Cornelius Town Board during the Feb. 17 meeting. The $174,500 study has been prepared by Kimley-Horne, and will examine methods of addressing traffic volume on two-lane Bailey Road, where both Bailey Middle and Hough […]
Seniors: Let the games begin
Feb. 13. The final day to register for the 2025 Mecklenburg County Senior Games and SilverArts is a week from today. The annual event promotes health and wellness for individuals ages 50 and older and offers a forum to meet new people, enjoy healthy competition, be creative and have fun. The games will be held […]
