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Memorable Memorial Day Weekend weather
May 26. After showers today and Friday, it looks like a perfect Memorial Day Weekend with plenty of sun, highs in the 80s and no rain in sight. Saturday: Sunny, temps 80-82. Sunday: Sunny, 85-86. Memorial Day: Sunny, 88-89. Tuesday: Sunny, 91. Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend. The newsletter returns on Tuesday.
Flags at half-staff through May 28 to honor shooting victims
May 25. Gov. Cooper ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately through sunset May 28 to honor the victims of mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas. “What a devastating and unspeakable tragedy at a Texas Elementary School where at least 19 students and […]
Splashville Park: Slippery when wet 7 days a week
May 24. The Lake Norman Kiwanis Splashville Park, located in Smithville Park, is open for the 2022 season. You can access the park from either South Ferry or Smith Circle. For rules and regulations, click here. Monday-Friday 9 am-11:30 am 1 pm-3:30 pm 5 pm-7 pm Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 9 am-7 pm The adjacent shelter is available […]
Memorial Day Weekend Weather Outlook
May 24. In a word, beautiful. Saturday, Sunday and Monday—temps in the 80s, with lots of sun. We’ll slog though Thursday and Friday, but the weekend (from three-plus days out) looks amazing. Lower humidity too. Check the forecast here.
Reserve a spot to grow your own flowers and vegetables
May 23. Gardening plots are available in the Cornelius Community Garden. Plots are 5 feet by 7 feet and the fee is $25 per season plus a refundable deposit of $25. If you have previously purchased a plot, now is the time to renew. Inquiries email: corneliuscommunitygarden@gmail.com
Groups recognized for community service
May 23. Three local organizations have been recognized by the Centralina Regional Council for their contributions to the community and surrounding areas. They are: — Lake Norman Economic Development Corporation for Cross-Community Collaboration. — Neighborhood C.A.R.E. Center for Improving Quality of Life — Senior Community Connections for Aging In Action.
Town Halls closing for Memorial Day
May 20. All three North Meck towns, as well as Mecklenburg County, will close Monday May 30 in honor of Memorial Day. In Cornelius, waste pick-up will be delayed a day. In Davidson, waste services will operate on the regular garbage pick-up schedule.
Weekend Weather: Hot and hot
May 20. It cools off Monday and Tuesday, but look for temps well into the 90s today and Saturday, 89 on Sunday. In fact, it could hit 95-96 today, according to the National Weather Service. Plenty of sun, with a breeze—gusts up to about 20 mph. Saturday: High near 92, 50 percent chance of afternoon […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations May 11-May 17
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220511072 Larceny 17316 Connor Quay Ct 13:51:48 05/11/22 CLO Hein, Lana 220513055 Fraud 21301 Araglin Ct 13:45:09 05/13/22 ASN Boyd, Gary Jr. 220514140 B&E Vehicle 8430 Westmoreland Rd 17:16:05 05/14/22 ASN McDaniel, Tommy 220515088 Larceny 9202 Robbins Preserve Rd 16:02:32 […]
Cornelius resident arrested in Iredell case
May 19. Thomas Patrick Strahan, a Cornelius resident, has been arrested by deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Warrant Squad and taken to the Iredell County Detention Center, where he appeared before Magistrate R. Imes who issued a $50,000 secured bond. An investigation is ongoing. A female student at Lake Norman High School allegedly received […]
