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Weekend Weather: Sunny, humid, T-storms
July 11. Look for a hot and humid weekend, with those exciting late afternoon thunderstorms making for interesting days in the summer sun. Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 pm. Mostly sunny, high near 90. Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, […]
Lake Norman athletes qualify for national beach tournament
July 10. Two rising stars from Lake Norman are making waves on the sand this summer. Carmen Markel of Mooresville and Harper Willis of Davidson have officially qualified for the 2025 USA Volleyball Beach National Championship and will compete in the 12U Open Division in Virginia Beach, Virginia, from July 16–21. The tournament, hosted by USA Volleyball, draws the […]
MECK Pre-K reaches record enrollment
July 10. MECK Pre-K has registered more than 1,830 children for next year, a record number since its launch in 2018. MECK Pre-K is Mecklenburg County’s free, high-quality pre-K program for all four-year-olds, available at no cost to families. Facilities that host MECK Prek-K are primarily private, accredited daycares that go through a lengthy approval […]
Mayor Pro Tem Scott Higgins will not seek re-election
July 10. By Dave Yochum. Mayor Pro Tem Scott Higgins, the top vote-getter in the 2023 Town Board contest, will not seek re-election. A veteran of volunteer boards and commissions in Cornelius as well as a retired health professional and university senior administrator, he plans to focus on volunteer service. Higgins has served as a […]
Police Blotter: July 2-8
July 9. Incidents, arrests and citations reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250702038 Fraud 18506 Oakhurst Blvd 10:45:00 07/02/25 ASN Ana Cira 250703040 Comm Threats 19208 Old Statesville Rd 11:05:43 07/03/25 ASN Crystal Jordan 250703048 Larceny 17830 Statesville Rd 13:31:51 07/03/25 CLO 131 Main 250703075 Larceny One […]
Planning Board meets tonight
July 8. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board agenda continues to shrink. The Sunset Cove Venue proposal was pulled—for a minimum of five months—at the request of the applicant. In addition, a proposal from developer Matt Greco to construct seven commercial flex space buildings totaling 48,000 square feet at 18636 Statesville Road, will not […]
McGuire to test sirens Wednesday
July 8. On Wednesday, July 9, Duke Energy will conduct a routine test of the outdoor warning sirens surrounding the McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville, according to Duke Energy. The sirens will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm, and the testing is a routine part of maintenance to ensure the sirens are functioning properly. […]
Sun, skin and summer: Navigating sunscreen choices for safer days outdoors
July 8. By Will Atwater/NC Health News. From the EnoFest in Durham to Christmas in July in Ashe County, from Topsail Beach to Grandfather Mountain, North Carolinians are gearing up for active, sun-drenched days. But as shorts-and-T-shirt weather heats up, experts warn: Don’t forget to apply sunscreen. The Environmental Working Group, which has published its annual […]
Davidson Fall Arts Festival looking for artist-exhibitors
July 8. Are you an artist? The Town of Davidson is holding the Davidson Fall Arts Festival set for Saturday, September 13, is accepting applications for exhibitors through Aug. 24. Applications and registration forms are available online at www.townofdavidson.org/fallartsfestival. For questions about the festival, email Kim Fleming at kfleming@townofdavidson.org or call 704-940-9622.
American Red Cross conducting summer blood drive
July 7. The American Red Cross is conducting a summer-long blood drive in north Mecklenburg. According to the organization, severe summer weather can have a negative impact on the ability to collect blood and platelets, so scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial this month to ensure blood products are constantly available. Those interested in donating […]
