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Labor Day weekend e-publishing schedule
Aug. 31. In observance of Labor Day, the Cornelius Today/BusinessToday newsletter will not be published on Friday Sept. 1 and Monday Sept. 4. The September print edition will be distributed by the US Postal Service today (Thursday) and Friday.
Police looking for Anthony Andre Hampton
Aug. 30. By Dave Vieser. More charges may be forthcoming against Anthony Andre Hampton of Charlotte. who was arrested after causing an accident in Cornelius Aug. 10 while being pursued for possible mail theft. Hampton was ultimately released on a $50,000 bond and now local law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in […]
All American Dog Show is Oct. 1
Aug. 30. The 23rd Annual All American Dog Show will be Sunday, Oct. 1, from 2 pm to 5 pm at Robbins Park. Registration is $6 for up to two contests, which include Best Pooch Smooch, Most “Ear-resistible” Ears and Best Puppy Dog Eyes. Day-of, on-site registration is $10. Winners of each contest will compete […]
Rustic and Main opens retail shop in Oak Street Mill
Aug. 25. Rustic & Main, a custom, hand-crafted online jewelry business founded in Huntersville in 2016, has opened an 1,800-square-foot retail shop in the Oak Street Mill in Old Town Cornelius. Owners Summer and Mike Yarbrough have about a half dozen people on site for customer service and marketing. The business, which was started in […]
Police blotter: Aug. 16-22
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230816018 Robbery Weapon 18635 Old Statesville Rd 04:00:56 08/16/23 ASN Circle K 230816059 B&E Vehicle 19400 Jetton Rd 13:48:00 08/16/23 ASN Kowalchyk, Patricia 230817043 B&E Vehicle 16440 Sedgebrook Ln 09:51:00 08/17/23 ASN Nicolaysen, Erin 230818036 Larceny 19805 One Norman Cir […]
Weather runs hot for 2 more days, then cooler
Aug. 25. Look for a mix this weekend with temps in the mid-90s today and Saturday, cooler on Sunday with a high near 87. Friday: Sunny, high near 94. Heat index as high as 101. Saturday: Sunny, hot, 95. 30 percent chance of t-storms, mainly after 5pm. Heat index as high as 103. Sunday: Chance […]
Parks & Rec ‘listening sessions’
Aug. 23. Cornelius Parks and Rec is looking for input on parks and greenways. A new plan will help identify current and emerging needs as well as provide a competitive advantage when applying for grants. Listening sessions at Town Hall: Thursday, September 7, 12 – 1 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 6:45 – 8 p.m. Thursday, […]
More pickleball courts coming to Cornelius
Aug. 22. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board authorized the first phase of funding for a new tennis/pickleball complex at the Bailey Road Park during their meeting last night. Some $2 million will be transferred from the Town’s General Fund and utilized for design and construction. The project calls for converting the existing tennis […]
Heat wave: Check on vulnerable friends, animals
Aug. 21. We’re in for another hot week, with a break from the 90s only on Wednesday, when the National Weather Service says the high will be about 87. Otherwise, look for 90+ temps and little chance of rain. Monday: High near 94. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 94. Heat index values as high as […]
Farmers Market in Cornelius runs through Oct. 4, offers vouchers for qualifying seniors
Aug. 21. Did you know there’s a Farmers Market every week in Cornelius? It’s every Wednesday at the North Meck Recreation Center on Old Statesville Roadd/Hwy. 115, through Oct. 4. Local fruits and vegetable—from asparagus to zucchini—are for sale from 9 am to 1 pm, one day a week. For older adults, the Farmers Market […]
