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Ada Jenkins needs volunteers for tax prep services
Dec. 11. The Ada Jenkins Center needs volunteers to help provide income tax preparation assistance for people with incomes of $57,000 or less. Volunteers are needed in four positions: —Greeter/Screener: Greets everyone visiting the site and create a pleasant atmosphere. Screen taxpayers to determine the type of assistance they need and confirming they have the […]
Police Blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Dec. 2 – 8
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 201202083 B&E Commercial 19825 North Cove Rd 13:02:39 12/02/20 ACT Great Clips 201203115 Fraud 17110 Kenton Dr 12:48:58 12/03/20 ASN Jones, Donald 201203155 Fraud 19631 West Catawba Av 18:24:00 12/03/20 ASN Walgreens 201203165 Larceny 9815 Willow Leaf Ln 20:04:56 12/03/20 ASN Kunz, […]
Concord’s city manager tests positive for COVID-19
Dec. 10. Concord’s city manager has tested positive for COVID-19 while being asymptomatic. Lloyd Payne began self-isolation on Tuesday and will continue to follow protocols from the CDC and the Cabarrus Health Alliance, including isolation times. “This community will continue to receive the best customer service that they are accustomed to and deserve. With the […]
Public hearings moved to Dec. 21 and Jan. 19
By Dave Vieser. Three controversial public hearings that were originally set for Monday Dec. 7 have been split up to avoid any possible issues with coronavirus regulations. The Junker/Palillo hearing took place as planned, but the hearing on a 199-foot cell tower near Jetton Road, has been moved to Monday Dec. 21, while the third […]
Concerned about mental health during the pandemic? ‘Town Hall’ set for Dec. 17
There will be a county-wide “town hall” on mental health Thursday, Dec. 17 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Put on by Mecklenburg County’s COVID-19 Renewal and Recovery Task Force, it will focus on the mental and emotional effects of the pandemic, how to manage the stress and anxiety associated with COVID-19, and how to […]
Town board receives audit, sets meeting dates for 2021
Dec. 8. By Dave Vieser. At their first meeting each December, the Town Board usually receives and reviews their final annual comprehensive fiscal report. However, this year, as with so many other issues, things are a bit different. The Martin Starnes CPA firm in Hickory has completed the annual audit of the town’s financial statements, […]
Weather fans: Watch, warning and advisory explained
Dec. 7. Have you ever wondered what a Winter Storm Watch is, as opposed to a Winter Storm Warning? And what’s a Winter Weather Advisory anyway? The calendar says winter is still two weeks away, but it’s still good to know the difference since meteorological winter is well under way. —A Winter Storm Watch is […]
Some funding for Charlotte Water’s assistance program expires Dec. 31
Dec. 7. Charlotte Water’s Customer Care Program, which helped residents struggling to pay bills during the pandemic, expires Dec. 31. In March 2020, Charlotte Water launched the first stage of customer care assistance which included discontinuing shutoffs for non-payment as well as the reconnection of previously disconnected customers. In addition, late fees were not charged […]
Virtual coffee chat includes 3 N. Meck mayors
Dec. 6. Want to grab a cup of coffee with all three North Mecklenburg mayors in your pajamas? Well, the opportunity is yours Monday, thanks to Zoom. Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam will host Mayor John Aneralla from Huntersville and Mayor Rusty Knox during the final coffee chat of the year at 8:30 am Dec. 7 […]
Police Blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Nov. 25 – Dec. 1
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 201125073 Fraud 19430 W Catawba Av 12:12:53 11/25/20 ASN Kidd, Michael 201125087 Fraud 19601 Statesville Rd 13:27:57 11/25/20 ASN Jackson, Gilbert 201127014 Larceny 19619 Center St 02:03:00 11/27/20 CAA Brooks, Charles 201128081 B&E Vehicle 17021 Jibsail Ct 12:14:00 11/28/20 ASN Kelly, Thomas […]
