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Park fees have gone up
July 14. By Dave Vieser. Fees for some town Parks & Recreation facilities increased July 1, following the unanimous approval of the new fee schedule by the Cornelius Town Board. “We review our recreation fees annually, and then recommend changes based on use patterns, comparison with other agencies, and new services,” said Cornelius Finance Director […]
Celebration of Life Saturday for Laird Ramirez, 17
July 13. A Celebration of Life service for Laird Christopher Ramirez, 17, who died of an accidental drug overdose July 1, will be held at 4 pm July 15 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville. He was a student at Hough High School, as well as a talented musician. Click here for the full obituary.
Robert Carney tosses his hat in the ring for Cornelius Town Board
July 13. Cornelius resident Robert Carney, an 8-year resident of Cornelius, will run for the Cornelius Board of Commissioners. The former executive director of both the Mooresville-South Iredell Economic Development Corp. and the Cabarrus County Economic Development Corp. plans to make growth management and transportation the central issues of his campaign. “Cornelius has reached a […]
Prayer walk on July 18 will include a stop at Madalina’s house
Rev. David Judge, pastor of First Baptist Church on Catawba Avenue, will lead a group of young people from the Metrolina Baptist Association in a prayer walk starting at the church at 9:45 am Tuesday, July 18. Stops will include Madalina Cojocari’s home at the corner of Lake Village Boulevard and Victoria Bay Drive. Other […]
Town Hall still affected by cyber threat, but 9-1-1 is working
July 13. You can—and should—call 911 in the case of an emergency, but Town Hall is still reacting to a cyber threat first detected Tuesday evening. The town operates its own 911 center, separate from Mecklenburg County. Cornelius police can be reached at 704-892-7773, which is not affected by the ransomware. Services most affected are […]
July 12: This is just a test
July 12. The outdoor warning sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm tomorrow, July 12. There are no less than 67 sirens within 10 miles of the McGuire Nuclear Station, and they will sound for five to 30 seconds. To ensure they are functioning properly, it may […]
Calling all playwrights to submit short, original work
July 11. Submissions are open for the 7th Annual Boos and Brews 10-Minute Play Festival in October. The festival will be held at the Davidson Community Players Actor’s Lab Black box theater in Cornelius on Oct. 26, 27 and 28. Plays will be accepted from NC, SC, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. Playwrights of all levels […]
No Swim Advisory lifted for cove adjacent to Jetton Park
July 10. The No Swim Advisory issued on July 5 for a cove next to Jetton Park has been lifted. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Service blamed a pipe failure for causing the overflow. The pipe has been repaired, and water tests indicate the spill has dissipated. The 875 gallon spill was the third such incident in […]
Public invited to comment on Cornelius police through online portal
July 10. The Cornelius Police Department invites members of the public to offer comments through an online public portal as part of a program to maintain accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA). The purpose is to receive comments regarding the agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service […]
Boat Hosts needed for Year 19 of Big Day at the Lake
July7. The 19th annual Big Day at the Lake on July 22 still needs Boat Hosts. More than 150 Bigs and Littles are coming and organizers say they are short by about a dozen boats. Big Day at the Lake is all about providing a day of fun for at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big […]
