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Blood drive July 29 at 1st Baptist
July 28. On July 29, from 10 am to 2:30 pm, First Baptist Church of Cornelius will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall at 21007 Catawba Ave. Individuals interested in donating blood should schedule an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations July 14-20
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210714139 Larceny 20208 Sefton Park Rd 11:07:32 07/14/21 ASN Cherival, Nehest 210714171 Larceny 16947 Doe Valley Ct 13:27:37 07/14/21 ASN Conklin, Chelsea 210714172 B&E Vehicle 11536 Bailey Rd 13:34:10 07/14/21 ASN Clark, Charles 210714179 Fraud 19329 Watermark Dr 14:06:57 07/14/21 ASN Sykes, […]
Weekend weather: 90s it is
July 23. It’s full-on summer, with highs forecast in the lower 90s at least through Thursday next week. The haze is still with us, thanks (but no thanks) to the wildfires out west. Look for sun and haze today and Saturday, with just a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. If you like humidity, you’re in for […]
Lake Norman Humane seeks donations
July 23. Four puppies were found in a ditch earlier this week and are at Lake Norman Humane receiving emergency lifesaving care for Parvo. Weighing barely 3 pounds at approximately 7 weeks old, they are dehydrated and malnourished. Parvo is a devastating virus that is all too often fatal in puppies. The prognosis is guarded, […]
Pack the Patrol Car is back
The Cornelius Police Department we will be accepting donations of school supplies starting Monday, July 26, for our Annual Pack the Patrol Car. Donations can be brought to the Cornelius Police Department and left in the box in the breezeway o f the Police Department lobby. Please bring the supplies by during Monday – Friday […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations July 7-13
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210707179 Larceny 18816 Nautical Dr 13:33:05 07/07/21 ASN Schmitt, Brian 210708134 Larceny 19710 Kunkleman Dr 09:51:00 07/08/21 ASN Goodwill 210708200 Fraud 10307 Bailey Rd 15:06:02 07/08/21 ASN Roof Solutions, Inc. 210709118 Larceny 20719 Sterling Bay Ln East 08:19:20 07/09/21 ASN Wrenn, Alicia […]
Marked tardy: Bailey Road/Hwy. 115 road fix near schools will be late
July 20. By Dave Vieser. Improvements at the Bailey Road/Hwy. 115 intersection will not be done in time for the opening of school due to an NCDOT snafu. The problem was revealed at Monday’s July 19 Cornelius Town Board meeting by Assistant Town Manager Tyler Beardsley, as the town staff was presenting a transportation project […]
Inaugural Better Together Ball benefitting the Cool Kids Clubhouse planned for December
July 19. The Cool Kids Clubhouse in Honor of Dan Jansen will host the inaugural Better Together Ball – The Coolest Ball Celebrating the Coolest Kids on December 11, 2021, at Sweet Magnolia Estate in Cornelius. The Cool Kids Clubhouse’s mission is devoted to improving the quality of life for pediatric oncology patients and their […]
Development meeting Tuesday: Bring a lawn chair
July 19. Northwood Ravin’s plan to redevelop approximately 25 acres on Zion Avenue (the former Curtis Screw site) into a mixed-use complex including townhomes, commercial space and an Olde Mecklenburg Brewery/Beer Garden is getting more attention. There will be a community meeting on Tuesday July 20 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at Advocates Close, […]
Weekend weather: Hot and humid
July 17. Look for sun and clouds, with a high of 93 today, 91-92 Saturday and a chilly (not!) 89 on Sunday. There will be plenty of humidity all three days with the typical late afternoon thunder-showers here and there. Indeed, late-afternoon or evening thunderstorms will be a trend through Tuesday evening, somewhat less so […]
