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Charlotte getting new police chief after RNC
May 20. Johnny Jennings will be the next Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Police Chief effective September 2020. Jennings is currently a CMPD Deputy Chief overseeing the Support Services group, including the Community Services Bureau. Jennings will succeed CMPD Police Chief Kerr Putney following the Republican National Convention scheduled for August 24-27. Putney has been CMPD […]
Building sale topples
May 20. By Dave Vieser. The sale of the Cornelius Public Works building on Starcreek Drive, which could have generated $671,050 for the town, has fallen apart. A new “upset bidding process” will be held in the near future to sell the property. The town had declared the 4,320 square foot building surplus in 2018. […]
Opening soon … or not
May 20. Businesses are starting making plans for re-opening with the new requirements in place. Some churches as well are starting to talk about holding worship inside the sanctuary, with at least one Cornelius church planning to start this weekend. Re-opening updates Pure Barre Lake Norman-Birkdale announced it will reopen studio doors beginning Saturday, May […]
Mtn. Island Lake more inclined to flood
May 20. Largely because of the size of Lake Norman, no flooding is expected along the lake in Cornelius, but it’s another story around Mountain Island Lake. Duke Energy is looking Mountain Island Lake to begin spilling this evening. With additional rain it could go above 102 feet. The Catawba basin is experiencing significant inflows […]
NC ranks 41st for veterans to retire: WalletHub
May 19. As military personnel retire in 2020, they will find themselves in the midst of a war against the coronavirus. COVID-19 has killed more Americans than the Vietnam War. There are restrictions on going out as well as factories being told to make essential supplies—just like World War II. When choosing a state in […]
Nautical distancing out on the lake
May 18. By Dave Vieser. If boating on Lake Norman is a sign of normalcy, then Sunday was a little more like it. Boaters were out, parading (almost) up and down coves in Cornelius. No less than eight boats were spotted at Port City Club around lunchtime Sunday. Temperatures were in the 80s. The lake […]
Get ready: Rain, rain and rain
May 18. The National Weather Service says rain comes in late this afternoon, with more rain forecast for—wait for it—the rest of the week. There’s a strong chance of rain each day, and if you add it all up, it’s a lot—maybe 4 inches, maybe more. Take a look here for the seven-day forecast. On […]
Weekend weather :D
May 15. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high of 85, and Sunday will be just about the same, with a slight chance of showers late.The lake is at 98 feet, right on target. The weather may be perfect, but practice social distancing! Monday-Tuesday outlook: Showers coming and cooler temps for sure Tuesday.
Incidents, arrests, citations as reported by CPD May 14
Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 200506043 Damage Property 17505 West Catawba Av 07:40:54 05/06/20 ASN Whelan, Laura 200506054 Larceny Vehicle 17723 North Shore Cr 10:18:42 05/06/20 ACT Wilson, Paige 200506086 B&E Vehicle 19000 Jetton Rd 13:21:53 05/06/20 ASN Storch, Geena & Marie 200506090 Fraud 19815 N Cove Rd 13:50:25 05/06/20 ASN Harris […]
NC Dems will hold virtual convention
May 13. The NC Democratic Party will hold its state convention virtually on June 6. Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the NCDP has adjusted forums and meetings to digital platforms around social distancing. District conventions will be held virtually on May 13. “While we won’t be gathering in person for this year’s state convention, moving […]
