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Police extradite suspect in Fink’s burglary
Oct. 11. Huntersville Police have nabbed a suspect in the late July jewelry burglary at Fink’s in Birkdale Village. The store was burglarized overnight, and multiple items were stolen. Detective Mitch Yates obtained warrants on the suspect, Derrick Lamar Brooks, 33, of Concord. He was arrested on Sept. 20 by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, […]
Siren testing today around McGuire Nuclear
Oct. 11. The 67 outdoor warning sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville will be tested for three minutes between 11 am and 1 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 11. No public action is required. This scheduled testing is performed in cooperation with emergency officials in Mecklenburg, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Catawba counties, who are […]
Chamber to hold N. Meck candidate forums and a ‘meet and greet’
Oct. 9. The Lake Norman Chamber will host a two-hour candidate forum in Cornelius Thursday Oct. 12 at Town Hall. There are 10 candidates for five seats on the Cornelius Town Board. The chamber will also hold the Huntersville forum in two parts: Tuesday, Oct. 17 and Thursday, Oct. 19, both at Huntersville Town Hall. […]
Weekend Weather
Oct. 6. With a cold front coming in, look for cooler temps this weekend—with no rain in sight—followed by a warm-up by Tuesday. Friday: Gradually becoming sunny, high near 80. Saturday: Sunny, high near 70. Wind around 11 mph. Overnight low: 44. Sunday: Sunny, high near 64. Overnight low: 44 Columbus Day: Sunny, high near […]
Police Blotter: Sept. 27 to Oct. 3
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230928091 Fraud 20733 Lagoona Dr 20:25:49 09/28/23 ASN Demarco, Erin 231002066 Fraud 1321 Jacemans Way 15:44:53 10/02/23 ASN Wright, Janet 231003100 Larceny 20125 N Main St 16:55:03 10/03/23 ASN Food Lion 231003101 Larceny 21500 Catawba Av 16:58:00 10/03/23 ASN Walgreens […]
Tommy’s appliance tips: Buying appliances
Oct. 4. 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 will offer the community his advice for various appliances monthly. What a tough challenge it would be to purchase new appliances today. Even having the knowledge that I […]
Four CPD officers receive promotions
Oct. 4. Four veteran Cornelius police officers were recognized at the Town Board’s Oct. 2nd meeting: —Captain Jennifer Thompson was promoted to the position of Major. Thompson joined the department in 2001 and most recently served as Support Services Captain. —Charles (Reggie) Vanzant was promoted to the position of Captain. He joined the department in […]
McGuire Station siren testing Oct. 11
Oct. 2. The 67 outdoor warning sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested for three minutes between 11 am and 1 pm Wednesday Oct. 11. Some sirens may be tested more than once. If there was ever a real emergency at the plant requiring the sirens to be sounded, local radio and television […]
Weekend weather
Sept. 29. Look for sun to break out Friday morning, then plenty of sunshine for the rest of the weekend with temps in the upper 70s and low 80s—all the way to Thursday. Friday: Clouds to start, then sun and high near 80. Saturday: Sunny, 81. Sunday: Sunny, 80-81. Monday: Sunny, 80-81 Tuesday: More of […]
Police blotter Sept. 20-26
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230920084 Fraud 16701 Jetton Rd 15:51:46 09/20/23 ASN Provenzano, Gregory 230920107 Fraud 19136 Juanita Ln 19:18:58 09/20/23 ASN Caimano, Catherine 230924027 B&E Vehicle 19510 Deer Valley Dr 07:07:00 09/24/23 ASN Lee, Keith 230925059 Larceny 20121 N Main St 14:24:36 09/25/23 […]
