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Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Advice for stove-tops and ovens
Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. June 28. If you have a glass top cooktop or your oven top, be sure your pots and pans are thick and hopefully with […]
Calling all artists
June 27. Davidson Lands Conservancy is launching a design contest for this year’s new Run For Green race T-shirt. The conservancy is searching for the most creative, fun shirt designs that can come from community members of any age. The winning design to be printed on approximately 1,000 T-shirts should embody Run For Green’s celebration […]
Tommy’s appliance tips: Dryer tips to keep your machine humming
Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Here’s some no-strings advice. Dryers are like us in a way, we have to inhale and exhale. If either is compromised it affects dryer performance and drying time. Roof-top vents should […]
Growing after school program needs volunteers
June 25. Ada Jenkins Center’s LEARN Works program—the only free after-school academic program in North Meck—needs volunteers to help as the program grows. LEARN Works currently serves local elementary school students (K-5th grade) who are behind their peers in reading. LEARN Works provides: Reading support Career exploration, financial literacy, and other enrichment activities Homework start […]
Missing a bike? Check this list.
June 24. Did your bike mysteriously disappear? The Cornelius Police Dept. may have found it. If you have any ownership interest in any of the unclaimed bikes, you must file a claim with CPD. You should act quickly because the bikes will be sent to auction or donated to local charities after 30 days. Contact […]
2 new board members announced at Cornelius Early Scholars
June 24. Cornelius Early Scholars, a nonprofit scholarship Christian preschool, announced two new members including the parent of one of the school’s inaugural graduates. The new board members are Tynsley Lockhart-Williams, a Cornelius resident with a background in ministry and community service, and Bob Menzel, who helped mobilize the community around the lyngbya algae problem […]
Police blotter: June 12-18
June 21. Incidents, arrests and citations reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240614005 Larceny Vehicle 18200 Statesville Rd 01:31:00 06/14/24 ASN Spears, Jon Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date Address 240613056 Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle Barger, Cameron Bryant 4/28/06 M W 6/13/24 21440 Catawba Av […]
Weekend Weather
June 21. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas got it right: It’s a heat wave. Temps this weekend will be solidly in the 90s with only a slight chance of thunderstorms Sunday. The big cool down is Thursday when it will be only 90 degrees outside. “I can’t keep from cryin’ (It’s like a heat wave)” […]
Fans available June 26 for seniors, but register first
June 21. Seniors and adults who receive disability income get free box fans by registering online or calling the Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road in Cornelius, at 980-314-6772. Fans will be available for pickup starting June 26. Humidity levels in the Charlotte region will rise into the tropical level, with high temperatures […]
Power outage
June 19. Cornelius Police were monitoring intersections on the east side of Cornelius after a power outage hit residences, businesses, traffic lights along Catawba Avenue. Officers were assisting with traffic direction. Power was reported back on in some areas at 10:15 am.
