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Be careful: high water
April 27. Lake Norman, typically high this time of year, is very nearly at full pond with lots of debris floating around. Some docks are under water, and some ramps actually are on an uphill climb out to the dock. [We took this picture on Belle Isle Drive.] The Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC) said […]
Little Big Burger coming to Magnolia Plaza in Cornelius
April 23. A hip new burger concept—with it’s own special ketchup and truffle fries—is going into the old Derado’s space next to Jack’s Corner Tap in Magnolia Plaza. NASCAR superstar Denny Hamlin, who lives a couple of miles away in a lakefront mansion, is partnering up in the pocket-size eatery with Chanticleer Holdings, a Charlotte-based […]
‘Community Sing-Spiration’ April 29 brings churches together
A “Community Sing-Spiration,” an evening of worship in song, will be Sunday, April 29 at 6 pm at First Baptist Church. Performers from Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will be joining First Baptist Church of Cornelius in musical praise. Alan Eakin—many people know him as the crossing guard at Cornelius […]
Incidents, Arrests and Citations reported by the Cornelius PD – April 3 – April 19
Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 180415051 Damage Property 20021 Norman Colony Rd 20:09:24 04/15/18 ACT Burroughs, Bethany 180415012 Damage Property 19600 Zion Av 06:51:00 04/15/18 ACT Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 180415004 Comm Threats 20832 Catawba Av 00:42:00 04/15/18 ACT Thomas, Allen Ray 180414021 Damage Property 18665 Harborside Dr 12:41:16 04/14/18 ACT […]
Special land planner retained for Smithville community
Cornelius will retain a seasoned planner to help with land use planning in the Smithville neighborhood on either side of Catawba Avenue just west of I-77. The Town Board unanimously retained Bill Duston for a fee not to exceed $5,000. The historically black community was once an outpost of Cornelius back when the town limits—and […]
Greenway ‘summit’ April 30
Residents of northern Mecklenburg County can weigh in on plans for greenways at the Northern Towns Greenways for Mecklenburg summit at 6 pm April 30 at D9 Brewing in Cornelius. The current Mecklenburg County Master Plan, approved in 2008, calls for 129 miles of paved greenway trails by 2018. There are currently 47 miles completed, with […]
Allyson Young passes away
Allyson Young, the sister of Cornelius photographer Deborah Young, passed away peacefully April 3 surrounded by family and friends. Born in South Ruislip, England to Margaret and Ronald Young, Allyson was the youngest of three children, and is survived by her mother Margaret (Jenkinson Young) Sampson and husband Ted Sampson; her sister Deborah and husband Rick […]
Police officer will retire service weapon used in officer’s shooting
April 16. Cornelius commissioners are expected to consider a resolution permitting Police Officer Jeffrey Heinz to purchase his service weapon. The unusual request stems from an incident three years ago when Heinz used his Glock Model 22 to protect the life of Lt. James Quattlebaum. “This service weapon has great significance to Officer Heinz,” said […]
Beach Bash April 19 at Peninsula Yacht Club
Big Day at the Lake 2018 launches Thursday April 19 with the Beach Bash at The Peninsula Yacht Club in Cornelius. Put on your beach clothes and enjoy food and drink, music, a raffle and a live auction. All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. The Beach Bash fundraiser starts at 6 […]
Aktion Club elects officers
Huntersville Mayor John Aneralla, a past Kiwanis Lt. Governor, inducted the 2018 officers of the Kiwanis Aktion Club at the March meeting. The club is comprised of special needs adults, 18 years and up. Inducted as new officers were Allison Serdnisky, president; Jack Davis, vice president; Eric Wallace, treasurer; Connor Perkins,s ecretary, Tyler Deaton, sergeant […]
