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Memorial Day Observance in Cornelius includes ceremony, 21-gun salute, decorated native son Marine aviator
May 24. Join the Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 for a Memorial Day Observance to honor our nation’s servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. This ceremony will be held 10 am Monday, May 29, on the Cornelius Town Hall lawn across from the Cornelius Veterans Monument […]
Don’t wait to donate: Blood and platelet donors needed now
May 24. The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply. The start of summer […]
Social event tomorrow is opportunity to party and volunteer
May 22. Show Up is selling tickets to a hands-on volunteer event at Overflow, featuring local non-profit Hope of Mooresville. Show Up is providing an inventive way to volunteer, catering to busy young professionals who like to socialize and have fun while also giving back to the community, but do not know where to get […]
Auditions for Teen Summer Stock set for early June
May 22. Auditions for The Connie Company’s two performances in August will be June 2-3 for ages 14-22. The Teen Summer Soft Series is a two-week intensive production aimed at the advanced young adult performer. To simulate a summer stock theater company, actors will rehearse 9 am-4 pm Monday-Friday with one weekend of performances. Auditions […]
Police blotter: May 10-16
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230510128 B&E Vehicle 20420 W Catawba Av 20:57:20 05/10/23 ASN Frino, John 230511067 Larceny 21500 Catawba Av 15:41:14 05/11/23 ASN Walgreens 230515027 Larceny 18616 Statesville Rd 08:00:49 05/15/23 ASN Little Heating and Air Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race […]
Weekend weather
May 19. With a cool start to the weekend today—only 72—the rest of the weekend will be early spring-like, with part sun and 82 Saturday, 78 on Sunday. There’s a chance of showers, more so on Friday and Saturday, not so much on Sunday. Friday: Overcast, then partly sunny, a cool 72 Saturday: Chance of […]
Davidson offers child ID kits through May 31
May 18. The Town of Davidson Police Department with the National Child ID Program will provide ID kits to the Davidson community. This kit is the only in-home identification kit to have been officially approved by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). ID kits will be available free at the Town Hall and Community Center, […]
Chicken guards Davidson Police parking lot
May 18. A vigilant chicken has taken up residence in the parking lot of the Davidson Police Department. “Officer Cluck” has been seen patrolling the lot, watching for potential criminals, and occasionally chasing officers. The department introduced Officer Cluck in the Community Connections newsletter. Good peep “He’s a great addition to the department and a good […]
UiC needs volunteers on Saturday for voter registration
May 16. Unity in Community will have a table at the Cornelius-Smithville Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 20, and will be doing voter registration and voter education In light of the recent NC Supreme Court Rulings, voter education will be particularly important this year, UiC said in a statement. UiC is looking for volunteers to […]
New ASC grants provide $71,500 to local artists, including Huntersville pair
May 16. Twenty-five individuals that live and work in Mecklenburg County will receive a combined $71,500 in funding through ASC’s new Creative Mecklenburg Grant program. The grants support professional and artistic development for emerging and established artists to enhance their skills and abilities to create work or to improve their business operations and capacity to […]
