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Cornelius Police collecting disaster supplies
Sept. 29. The Cornelius Police Department is collecting emergency supplies for victims of catastrophic flooding in Western North Carolina caused by Tropical Storm Helene as well as first responders. One trailer load has already left. If you do bring supplies before their trailer returns, you can leave the donations in the lobby of the police […]
Weekend Weather: Hello sunshine
Sept. 27. Well, that was some kind of Friday morning, but it looks like skies will clear this afternoon. Sunshine Saturday and Sunday. Friday: Remnants of Helene, clearing this afternoon, wind gusts dying down. Saturday: Patchy fog before 10, then mostly sunny, high near 79. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high […]
Police Blotter: Sept. 18-24
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240924042 Fraud 19709 Stough Farm Rd 12:03:58 09/24/24 ACT Amanda Desoto 240924041 Fraud 11020 Bailey Rd 12:01:00 09/24/24 ACT Erika Smith 240923078 B&E Residential 9708 Psalms St 23:50:23 09/23/24 ASN April Eason 240923027 B&E Vehicle 16440 Sedgebrook Ln 10:26:25 09/23/24 […]
Land conservancy reaccredited by national board
Sept. 25. The Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) has been reaccredited through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a national board. DLC is part of a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across the nation. “We are a stronger organization than ever for having gone through the rigorous accreditation renewal process. Our strength means special places […]
Police apprehend 2 juveniles in gun shop break-in
Sept.24. Cornelius Police have apprehended a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old in a break-in at The Range on Bailey Road in the early morning hours Monday. Police said the two admitted their involvement in the break-in and recovered guns that had been stolen. Police earlier said three suspects broke into the gun shop and left in […]
Weekend Weather
Sept. 20. The weather in a word—perfect. That is if you like sun and temps in the mid-80s. Friday: Sunshine, high 83. Saturday: Sunny, high 83. 20 percent chance of showers after 2 pm. Sunday: Sunny, high 85-87. Monday: Partly sunny, high near 80. Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 81. The Weekend Weather report comes […]
NC had fifth-highest increase in student loan delinquencies during 2nd quarter
Sept. 19. North Carolina ranks fifth among the states where student loan delinquency is increasing most, according to a new WalletHub survey. North Carolina delinquencies rose 15.52 percent, while those in Maine rose 32.15 percent. The smallest increase was in Vermont, where delinquencies actually fell by nearly a thir. The delinquency rate on student loans […]
Transit tax referendum on track
Sept. 19. The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution 6-3 to support legislation to allow Mecklenburg County voters to decide on a 1 cent sales tax to address transportation needs in the county. The preliminary approval means the draft legislation goes to the North Carolina General Assembly for consideration. If approved, the issue […]
28031 by the numbers: Bills, bills, bills
Sept. 19. The average Cornelius household pays $2,630 a month in household bills, which is 24 percent higher than the national average of $2,126. Also: 1. Residents most commonly pay their bills on Monday. 2. Residents pay their bills around 11 am. 3. Residents most often use Debit Card for payment. 4. Average mortgage payment: […]
Hough was on modified lockdown earlier today
Sept. 18. Hough High School this morning reported an unspecified threat that resulted in a modified lockdown. Cornelius Police posted updates on Facebook. The exact nature of the threat was not specified in a message from Hough’s principal, David Farley, at 11:06 am. Details Learning and teaching continued during the modified lockdown, but with limited […]
