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American Legion Post 86 to retire US flags July 9
June 19. American Legion Post 86 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 86 will be retiring unserviceable American flags. Flags that are torn, ripped, discolored and faded will receive an honorable and symbolic retirement ceremony at 7 pm July 9 at the Legion building at 21215 Legion St. A key effort for both organizations […]
Search continues for 20-year-old
June 19. Local rescue and emergency response teams continued to search the waters of Lake Norman near the NC 150 bridge for a possible 20-year-old drowning victim. “Our search is ongoing for a male out with friends who jumped in the water with no life jacket on Sunday June 14, around 2:30 pm,” said NC […]
Police blotter Six-18
Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 200612068 Larceny 20215 Heights Wy 12:20:00 06/12/20 ASN Gem Management LLC 200613057 Burglary 7626 Vistaview Dr 10:34:25 06/13/20 ASN Bocchino, Tiffany 200614033 B&E commercial 18234 Statesville Rd 05:46:00 06/14/20 ASN Pike Nursery 200614095 Larceny 17110 Kenton Dr 15:40:57 06/14/20 ASN Davis, Victoria 200614144 Larceny 20324 Carrington Trace […]
Town Board special meeting June 18 to adopt budget
The Town of Cornelius Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting Thursday, June 18 at 7 pm in the Assembly Room of Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting will be to adopt the FY21 operating budget and set the tax rate. It is expected to be approved.
New funding for local health departments
June 16. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services is allocating $35 million in federal funding to local health departments to support the COVID-19 response. Mecklenburg County, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in North Caroline, by far will receive the lion’s share, more than $3.56 million. Wake County, the same size as Mecklenburg, […]
Comments on the Town budget? Here’s how to make them
June 15. REMINDER. Have any comments about the 2021 proposed Town budget? Here’s your chance to speak out, as a public hearing will be held tonight at Town Hall beginning at 7 pm. The meeting will be in-person at Town Hall coupled with a Livestream option. However, physical distancing will be implemented on the dais, […]
Show your colors Sunday, Flag Day
Sunday, June 14, 2020 as Flag Day. This national day of observance recognizes the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 and pays homage to this symbol of democracy and freedom that serves as a beacon for all Americans. Display the US flag to honor country, history, service members and […]
RNC move to Jacksonville ‘devastating’
June 12. The Charlotte 2020 Host Committee is officially acknowledging that the RNC is Florida-bound after just one day in Charlotte for a business meeting. The Host Committee made this statement: “Confirmation by the city of Jacksonville that the Republican National Convention has moved is devastating news for the thousands of people who live […]
Happy Weekend weather
June 12. Yup, that was a cold front that came through Thursday, and now we’ve got drier, cooler weather on deck for the weekend. It will be partly sunny and breezy Friday, with a high near 84. Saturday, the same with a little less wind, and Sunday will be partly sunny with a chance of […]
June 17 rally supports Cornelius Police
June 11. Cornelius resident Bobbie Little is organizing a “Peaceful Rally” to support the Cornelius Police Dept. on Wednesday June 17 in front of the police station on Catawba Avenue. The rally runs from 4 pm to 6 pm. Little, who is not related to the former Mayor Little, has few direct connections to law […]
