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Antiquity Bridge, South Street will close for run in Davidson
Sept. 27. The Antiquity Bridge in Cornelius will be closed Saturday from 6 am to 8 am because of the 18th Annual Run for Green in Davidson. Three courses will be set up for 1/2 marathon, 10k and 5k events. South Street into Davidson will be blocked from 6 am to 9 am, as well […]
Town seeks items related to Davidson School’s 75th anniversary
Sept. 26. In honor of the 75th anniversary of The Davidson School, community members and Davidson School alumni will have a chance to tour the building and contribute items for historic preservation. Prior to the Fall Festival Weekend near the end of October, the Town of Davidson will be collecting historic memorabilia. Community members are […]
Meeting Sept. 26 will address lake weed and algae growth
Sept. 25. A variety of lake-related officials and interested parties will meet Tuesday Sept. 26 at 2 pm at The Peninsula Club to discuss an outbreak of algae and grassy weeds affecting some coves in Lake Norman. Attendees include a representative from US Sen. Thom Tillis’ office as well as officials from Duke Energy and […]
Invasive zebra mussels confirmed in Iredell
Sept. 25. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) announced last week that zebra mussels, a harmful invasive aquatic species, have been identified in an Iredell County waterbody. This is the first time this species has been identified in the wild in North Carolina. The invasive species can disrupt water systems and cause negative ecological impacts. […]
Accident victim ‘recovering well’
Sept. 22. The cyclist involved in the motor vehicle accident that partially closed the intersection of Jetton and West Catawba Tuesday afternoon has been identified by police as Trevor Toothman, a 27-year-old Cornelius resident. He was taken to CMC Main in Charlotte. Friends said he was recovering well after what eyewitnesses reported a startling collision […]
Goodbye Summer, hello Fall
Sept. 22. Today’s the last full day summer: Fall officially begins at 2:50 am EDT on Saturday. Daylight saving time ends Nov. 5. On to the weather. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76, breezy with gusts as high as 23 mph. There’s a 40 percent chance of rain tonight. Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, […]
It’s Suicide Awareness Month
Sept. 21. September as Suicide Prevention Month in Mecklenburg County, recognition that suicide is a health crisis. Prevention begins with conversations about mental health, the impact of suicide, and helping connect people with the appropriate services. Anyone who is struggling or in crisis can call or text 988. Residents can also check for local resources […]
Police Blotter: Sept. 13-19
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230913076 Fraud 21224 Catawba Av 15:39:23 09/13/23 ASN Benjamin Moore 230914052 Fraud 20301 W Catawba Av 09:53:36 09/14/23 ASN Schrader, Richard 230914108 Fraud 15811 Jetton Rd 18:41:16 09/14/23 ACT Parks, Adam 230915042 B&E Vehicle 20133 Beard St 10:28:32 09/15/23 ASN […]
Coming soon: A roadside sign near you
Sept. 20. Get ready for the biennial blossoming of streetside campaign signs for local politicians. They’ve already sprung up on Catawba and in the lawns of supporters. The signs are allowed to go up 30 days before Early Voting begins on Oct. 19; they must come down, as per Cornelius ordinance, 10 days after the […]
Cornelius Police Dept. getting 5 new F-150s
Sept. 20. By Dave Vieser. Five new Ford F-150 Police vehicles will be purchased for the Cornelius Police at a total cost of $279,668, following unanimous approval by the Town Board. The new vehicles should arrive in October and will replace vehicles in the existing fleet, according to Chief David Baucom.. “We currently have about […]
