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3rd suspect arrested in shooting on Psalms
The third suspect is in custody after a shooting at 9722 Psalms St., just off the sharp bend on Bailey Road. The victim, Caleb Keller, 22, was hospitalized in serious condition with a gunshot wound to the neck. Cornelius Police, on Facebook, thanked U.S. Marshalls for their help finding Jacobi McMillan, 19, the third suspect. Brendan McGlynn, 20, and […]
Legislators holding I-77 press conference at 10 am
March 25. New legislation called “An Act to Clear Roadblocks to I-77 Toll Relief” will be unveiled at 10 this morning at a press conference near the EMS station just south of the West Marine/Gold’s Gym shopping center. The backdrop for TV new purposes is I-77. Rep. Christy Clark and Sen. Natasha Marcus, who […]
Concord Mills theater shooting
If your shopping or movie-going at Concord Mills was interrupted last night, here’s why: A shooting occurred as the result of a dispute over seating in the AMC Theaters around 6 pm Sunday. Concord Police say the suspect is a black male with short dreadlocks, wearing a black and white striped shirt. He was accompanied […]
2 in custody after shooting on Psalms St.
Two people are in custody at the Mecklenburg County Jail after a shooting yesterday at 9722 Psalms St., just off the sharp bend on Bailey Road. The victim, Caleb Keller, is currently at CMC Main and in serious condition with a gunshot wound to the neck. Brendan McGlynn,20, and Randy Banks, 21, were arrested by […]
Modern Dad: Nit nabbers need noggin gnats (to feel fulfilled)
By Jon Show. Five years earlier we were sure we were doing all the right things as parents! But I confess: We have cooties. I know a lot about lice. Too much for any person, really, but definitely too much for a bald man in his forties. My first run in with galloping dandruff came when I […]
It’s just a test, but I-77 signs LIGHT UP next week
March 22. By Dave Vieser. It’s another sure sign that the I 77 toll lanes in our area will soon be open: Testing of electronic signs on I-77 between I-485 and Mooresville will begin the week of March 25. Motorists will see the digital message signs on the right-hand side of the road with rotating messages […]
Incidents, Arrests and Citations as reported by the Cornelius Police Department Mar. 20
Incidents 190315020 Fraud 19602 Grasmere Pl 3/15/2019 10:38 ACT Willover, Courtney Pistone 190316022 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 3/16/2019 11:20 ACT Home Depot 190316045 Larceny 17044 Kenton Dr 3/16/2019 19:39 ACT Hutchens, Jaqueline Rae 190317046 Robbery Weapon 18635 Old Statesville Rd 3/17/2019 21:45 ACT Circle K 190318011 Fraud 8315 Magnolia Estates Dr 3/18/2019 11:48 ACT Hainsworth, […]
Letter to the Editor: The sky is not falling
OPINION. By Denis Bilodeau. I read with interest your online article March 12 about the town’s budget retreat (“Property tax increase floated at annual budget retreat.”) As a Town Commissioner who attended the meeting, I’d like to emphasize that it is very early in the budget process. Nevertheless, misinformation abounds. Let me explain. As a […]
Public hearing on Mulberry townhomes
By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board will conduct the second public hearing on a rezoning request which would permit the construction of six townhomes on Mulberry Street behind Food Lion during their meeting April 1. The first hearing was held in February and concerns were voiced by residents on the height of the proposed […]
Wells Fargo joins Atrium and Champion Tire as Presenting Sponsors of Big Day at the Lake
Big Day at the Lake has officially launched its 15th year with more than $86,000 in pledges and donations from individuals and corporations supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas during the first 30 days. Wells Fargo just signed on as the third Presenting Sponsor, contributing $10,000 directly to BBBS. Big Day at the […]
