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‘Battle Buddies’ support mental health for veterans
July 17. Many veterans return from military service carrying unseen trauma—not all wounds are visible. That is why Mecklenburg County Veterans Services is taking part in the Governor’s Challenge to prevent and reduce suicide among transitioning service members, veterans and their families. Veterans in Mecklenburg County and across the state are invited to become a […]
Could speeds come down on Bethel Church?
July 17. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board is asking the NC Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) to reduce the 45 mph speed limit on Bethel Church Road, between West Catawba and Staghorn at the end. The request will be reviewed and analyzed by the NCDOT. The town has actually received several requests to lower […]
Unity in Community North Mecklenburg hosting John Lewis Day of Action Rally Wednesday
July 15. On Wednesday, July 17, Unity in Community North Mecklenburg is hosting a John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action event on the four-year mark of the passing of Rep. John Lewis, joining more than 80 events nationwide. During the event, they will call on Congress to pass legislation to protect the freedom […]
Weekend weather: It gets hotter, sunnier
July 12. It’s going to be humid this weekend with temps really heating up Saturday and Sunday, thanks (or no thanks) to plenty of sunshine. Then, get ready for a heat wave next week. Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 86. Not enough rain to do anything about our near-drought conditions. Saturday: Sunny, with a […]
Police blotter: July 3-9
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240708085 Fraud 17314 Shadow Bark Dr CPD ASN Lasure, Lesley 240708011 Larceny 21440 Catawba Av CPD CAA Cornelius Police Dept 240705080 Fraud 19815 N. Cove Rd CPD ASN Harris Teeter 240703105 Larceny 18635 Old Statesville Rd CPD ASN Circle K […]
2 deaths in Smithville awaiting toxicology results
July 10. Cornelius Police are waiting for toxicology reports for two people found dead in a home on North Ferry in Smithville. Quanila Katera Sharpe Jordan, 26, and JaCinto “Clinton” Henderson, 55, were found dead June 28. Police said no foul play is suspected, but the case is pending toxicology results. The bodies were transported […]
Siren testing today 11 am to 1 pm
July 10. The outdoor warning sirens around McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm today. The sirens will sound for five to 30 seconds. To ensure they are functioning properly, some sirens may be tested more than once. This test is performed in cooperation with emergency officials in Mecklenburg, Gaston, […]
New Christian high school begins classes Aug. 21
July 9. The first day of classes at Ambassador Christian School, Lake Norman’s newest high school, will be Aug. 21, with 9th through 11th grade students in an 80,000 square foot facility in Huntersville. Ambassador’s founders, Melissa Gibbs and Nicole Bryan, have been laying the foundation of the school for three years. ACS has received […]
Pool gets green light from Planning Board
July 9. The Cornelius Planning Board decided that a Cornelius property may have a swimming pool in the front yard, due to an unusual set of circumstances. Marc Lomartire is building a home at 18300 Nantz Road. The property has two front yards: One on Nantz, the other on Delray Drive. He had been advised […]
Drowning victim identified
July 8. The boater who drowned on the Fourth of July at The Sandbar in Lake Norman has been identified as Miles Edward Merritt, age 27. The NC Wildlife Commission did not release any other details, including his address. His body was pulled from the lake Saturday night around 11 after three days of searching […]
