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April 29 fundraiser for Ada Jenkins nets $22K+
May 15. Ada Jenkins Center’s spring fundraiser Golfing for Good raised more than $22,000 to benefit the families that the non-profit serves. Quotable “We can’t thank our golfers, sponsors, and raffle donors enough,” says Harold Rice, CEO of the Ada Jenkins Center. “Their friendship and support provides an extra boost right now, as demand for […]
Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 15. Flags are at half-staff today in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each year on May 15, the nation recognizes the many men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty. Quotable “Today, we honor the memories and sacrifices of brave law enforcement […]
Whooping cough cases on the rise
May 15. Mecklenburg County Public Health says there’s an increase in highly contagious whooping cough cases in western North Carolina, including Mecklenburg County. Background Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause severe coughing fits, especially in infants and young children. While the disease can be serious for anyone, it can be life-threatening […]
Non-profit expo has moved indoors
May 14. Lake Norman Economic Development (LNED) will hold it inaugural non-profit expo, “Connecting Our Communities,” at the former Total Wine store in Birkdale Village. The event aims to foster collaboration and engagement between local non-profits, businesses and community members. It was originally planned for the Redline Facilities at Birkdale Point. Details Date: May 14 […]
Town Commissioner Sansbury on parks and possible park bond
May 13. By Todd Sansbury. [Opinion] It’s great to see so many people passionate about Parks/Rec, which always ranks amongst the Top 3 citizen priorities. Any bond passage doesn’t equate to immediate debt service. An approved referendum is only the opportunity to invest, projects approval and the sell of bonds are still needed. As the […]
TDS upcoming outage due to NCDOT construction
May 10. Due to a mandate from the NC Dept. of Transportation, TDS Telecommunications must move fiber-optic cables to accommodate construction. This may result in a brief interruption of TDS customers’ services in Cornelius and Huntersville. TDS will perform the necessary maintenance overnight between 10 pm to 6 am from Monday, May 13 to Friday, May 17. […]
Mothers Day weekend weather+
May 10. Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms Friday, followed by perfect weather Saturday and on Mothers Day. Friday: Showers here and there this afternoon, high near 80 and at times breezy. Saturday: Sunny, high near 74. Wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunday: Sunny, high near 77. Wind 6 to 10 mph. Monday: Mostly sunny, high approaching […]
Police blotter: May 1-7
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240503098 B&E Vehicle 19520 One Norman Blvd 19:09:00 05/03/24 ASN Caldwell, Benjamin 240507017 Larceny 19300 Statesville Rd 08:09:33 05/07/24 ASN The Grill Doctor 240507019 Larceny 17001 Kenton Dr 09:21:19 05/07/24 ASN Moore, Kaleena 240507050 Fraud 10119 Squire’s Way 14:11:49 05/07/24 […]
EnergyUnited customers will see rate increase effective June 1
May 8. By Dave Vieser. A $36 annual rate hike for Energy United residential customers will go into effect on June 1. The increase will be reflected in a $3 a month facilities charge. Energy United provides electricity to approximately 5,900 customers in Cornelius, who mainly west of I-77. “Inflation is the key driver of […]
Avian flu update: What to do if you find multiple dead ducks or geese
May 8. So far this year, NCWRC has confirmed two dozen wild birds have tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in North Carolina, including Mecklenburg. They include a variety of waterfowl and raptor species including American green-winged teal, American white pelican, American wigeon, Canada goose, gadwall, lesser scaup, mallard, northern shoveler, redhead duck, […]
