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You can help stock the Ada Jenkins’ food pantry
June 9. Ada Jenkins’ Loaves & Fishes has reopened their food pantry to allow in-person shopping for its clients to make their own selections. All nonperishable food items are welcome, and other items such as shampoo and toilet paper. They have an ongoing need for dry cat and dog food in 3- to 5-pound bags. […]
Sidewalk, parking closed in front of downtown building with collapsed roof
June 8. The sidewalk and on-street parking at 21320 Catawba Ave. will be closed indefinitely for the safety of pedestrians and motorists because of a roof collapse and potential structural issues of the vacant building, the town announced. The Lake Norman Social District remains open except for in front of 21320 Catawba. When the safety […]
Christopher Williams makes Dean’s List at Duke
June 7. Christopher Williams of Cornelius has been named to the Dean’s List at Duke University for the spring 2022 semester. The chemistry major, a sophomore, was among 2,064 students who achieved the honor. To make the Arts & Sciences dean’s list, students must rank in the top third of their college. His parents are […]
With COVID cases on the increase, Meck County suggests higher level of caution
June 6. Mecklenburg County moved from Low/GreenCOVID-19 Community Level to Medium/Yellow as of Friday last week based on hospital beds being used, hospital admissions and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. The change from low to medium in the county reflects a “significant increase” in positive cases. Between May 13 and […]
NC Rep. Bradford requests $3 million for Smithville revitalization plan
June 3. NC Rep. John Bradford has submitted a formal NC House budget funding request for local projects, including $3 million for the Smithville redevelopment plan. The other requests include $150,000 for studying ocular melanoma, as well as $3 million for the Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics Center. For the Town of Davidson, Bradford has […]
Weekend weather: Giving us a break
June 3. There will be a mix of sun and clouds today, with highs around 82-84, similar to what’s ahead on Saturday and Sunday—although the weekend promises more sunshine than today. Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high of 84; Sunday, very much the same, according to our friends at the National Weather Service. […]
Walk or bike a greenway on guided tour Saturday
June 3. Cornelius has been active in getting greenways in place in the past several years, focusing on its Emerald Necklace connecting where people live to where they shop, dine, recreate, and congregate. The town’s greenway plan counts on interconnectivity with Mecklenburg County and neighboring municipalities’ plans to broaden access for bicyclists and pedestrians. Join […]
Sen. Marcus files 4 local bills
June 2. NC Sen. Natasha Marcus has filed four bills with local impact, including a request for $1 million to support Smithville revitalization plan. The other bills include strengthening environmental protections in the wake of the gasoline spill in Huntersville, studying ocular melanoma, and planning for affordable housing. Marcus is seeking $150,000 to hire environmental […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations May 25-31
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220525071 B&E Residential 9021 Chagrin Dr 14:36:00 05/25/22 ASN Maldonado, Ramon 220525089 B&E Residential 19805 One Norman Cr 16:56:17 05/25/22 ASN Ashlock, Casey 220525091 B&E Residential 19420 One Norman Bv 17:25:00 05/25/22 ASN Diehl, Melody 220526062 Fraud 19825 N Cove Rd 13:59:00 […]
Davidson Sustainability Committee seeks members
June 1. The Davidson Sustainability Committee is seeking a few new members to assist with the work of the committee. The Sustainability Committee was formed in 2020 and is a working group comprised of members from the Planning Board, the Livability Board, and the Affordable Housing and Equity Advisory Board. The committee is guided by […]
