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Weekend Weather: It’s a heat wave
June 20. May 2025 was the second-warmest on record for the globe, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—wait till June data comes in! This weekend will be hot enough—in the lower 90s—with hotter temps next week. Friday: Sunny, high near 87. Saturday: Sunny, high near 91. Calm wind. Sunday: Sunny, high near 93. […]
Happy Juneteenth!
June 19. Today is a federal holiday marking the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after the end of the Civil War, and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Celebrate Ada Jenkins Center is holding its fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration at 6 pm. This […]
Police Blotter: June 11-17
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250611045 Fraud 19409 Jetton Rd 10:37:00 06/11/25 ASN David Kilbourn 250611067 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 16:10:20 06/11/25 CAA Ulta Beauty 250613032 Larceny 18725 Vineyard Point Ln 10:00:28 06/13/25 ASN Kenneth Maas 250613033 Larceny 18635 Old Statesville Rd 10:14:24 06/13/25 […]
Five questions with country artist Brooke Lee
June 18. Nashville artist and Lake Norman native Brooke Lee returns to the BoatYard LKN stage this Saturday with guests Diamond Dixie and Bourbon Sons. The country singer is known for her high energy shows and lends her harmonious voice with a touch of grit to classic and original songs alike. Brooke Lee’s newest single, […]
Town Board approves increases for park fees, electric utility
June 17. By Dave Vieser. Town property taxes are not going up, but fees for many park and recreation activities are. ElectriCities rates will also rise an average of 5% beginning July 1 as approved unanimously by the Cornelius Town Board at their June 16 meeting. Here are a few park department increases: —Resident and […]
Police will reinforce training after incident involving dog in a hot vehicle
June 17. [Updated] The Cornelius Police Dept. is “reinforcing our training procedures to ensure that all personnel respond professionally, respectfully, and with empathy in every situation.” Including those with dogs and concerned citizens. A June 7 incident is under investigation after a woman reported a dog left alone in the Gold’s Gym shopping center parking […]
Town Board meets tonight; park fees, CMS and TAB on the agenda
June 16. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday June 16 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board will consider approving a series of increases impacting various parks and recreation programs and activities. The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously recommended the changes. They include: Increase in resident and non-resident natural field rentals and gym rentals from $230 to […]
Fisher Farm cross country trail to close for improvements
June 16. The Cross Country Trail at Fisher Farm will be closed for Fall 2025 because of an upcoming stream restoration project. This important environmental initiative will help protect local waterways, improve habitat for native species, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the park’s natural resources, according to Davidson Parks and Recreation. Quotable “While we […]
The Great Race arrives in Mooresville June 28
June 16. The 2025 Hemmings Motor News Great Race stops in Mooresville June 28. The premiere old car rally features more than 100 antique automobiles during a nine-day, 2,300-mile event. The race starts in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 21, and ends in Irmo, SC on Sunday, June 29. There are more than 500 […]
Weekend Weather
June 13. Happy Friday the Thirteenth! Clouds, sunshine here and there, showers, thunderstorms and humidity—that’s the weekend weather and much of the week ahead. Friday: Showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, high near 84. Overnight thunderstorms as well. Saturday: The same, only warmer: High near 87. Sunday: Pretty much the same. High near 88. Monday: Same. […]
