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Now there’s a 7th candidate for Town Board
July 15. Michael DeVoney, of Tailwind Lane in Cornelius, has filed to run for Town Board, joining six others who are running for the five-person commission. The business executive, a leader in the North Meck Democratic party, could not be reached for comment. As of 11:15 am Tuesday, there are seven declared candidates, including […]
CPD officer placed on leave
July 14. A Cornelius Police officer has been placed on leave during after being arrested by Concord Police over the weekend. Cpl. George Brinzey was off duty when he was stopped for speeding on July 12 and later charged with impaired driving. He was most recently assigned to Cornelius’ lake patrol unit. Brinzey was charged […]
EarthTalk: Is there a link between good health and trees?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that there’s a link between good health and living near trees? —Paul Morra, Los Angeles, CA July 11. Trees are an essential part of most ecosystems around the planet, as both habitat for a multitude of species and as air purifiers. Their impact on the overall health of the planet […]
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. […]
