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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 […]
Weekend weather: Sunny and hot, but next week gets hotter
Aug. 18. Look for sunny skies and warm temps—87-ish to 91-ish all weekend—but wait til Monday and Tuesday. Temperature-wise, we’re in for a scorcher. Friday: Sunny, high 87+. Saturday: Sunny, high near 85+. Sunday: Sunny, high 90+. Monday: Sunny, high near 95. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 96. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 90. Thursday: […]
Police blotter: Aug. 9-15
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230811062 B&E Vehicle 20110 W Catawba Av 16:00:06 08/11/23 ASN Stengel, Meghan & Snyder, Cole 230813074 Larceny 19305 W Catawba Av 17:20:00 08/13/23 ASN CVS Pharmacy 230815053 Fraud 20215 Heights Way 11:38:56 08/15/23 ASN Freeman, Zaneta Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant […]
No Swim advisory near Blue Stone Harbor has been lifted
Aug. 16. The No Swim advisory for part of the lake between Blue Stone Harbor and Hello Sailor has been lifted after a week’s time. The advisory was issued Aug. 8, after a sewage spill into Lake Norman. The cause was a power outage at a private lift station located at 21328 Nautique Blvd. According […]
Heat Advisory in effect 11 am to 8 pm
Aug. 15. There’s another Heat Advisory issued for today by the National Weather Service. Heat indices are expected to exceed 100 before showers and thunderstorms arrive later this afternoon; chance of precipitation is 50 percent. The National Weather Service reminds us to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Aug. 15. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds June 22-July 17. 6/22/23 $659,000 South Creek Construction to Richard Lautenslager & Jane Kelly, 16036 Ayla Ln. 6/22/23 $100,000 BiPart Development to South Creek Construction, Lot 194 The Forest at Bailey’s Glen 6/26/23 $550,000 Towne Living at Washam Potts to George […]
Prepare for hot hot hot weather today, tomorrow
Aug. 14. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory as temps head toward the mid-90s today and lower 90s tomorrow. The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide free transportation to county libraries as well as recreation centers, including the Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road in Cornelius. Weather Sun and clouds […]
Weekend weather: Sunny, hotter
Aug. 11. Thursday’s showers have made way for a hot, sunny weekend—93-95 on Sunday. Whew! Heat indices will approach 105! Friday: Partly sunny, high near 87. Possible t-storms this evening. Saturday: Sunny, high near 91. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 93. Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 92. Possible evening t-storms. Tuesday: Sunny, high near 89. […]
Observe Women’s Equality Day this Saturday
Aug. 10. The Board of County Commissioners’ Women’s Advisory Board is a panel discussion Saturday in honor of Women’s Equality Day. The free event encourages women to gather and discover the stories of local trailblazers, learn about their journeys, and gain insights into the ongoing fight for gender equality. Details Saturday, Aug. 12 11 a.m. […]
