Charity
American Pit Bull fundraiser July 18
The American Pit Bull Foundation (APBF) will hold its second annual Spayghetti Dinner from 6 p.m until 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Lucky Dog Bark & Brew in Cornelius to benefit APBF’s spay/neuter initiative to combat overpopulation and euthanasia of adoptable dogs. Tickets are $15 each and include a plate of pasta […]
Kiwanis needs golfers and sponsors
Help support the new LKN Kiwanis Splash Park at Smithville and other local children’s charities by participating in the annual Lake Norman Kiwanis Golf Tournament Monday, Aug. 17, at Cowan’s Ford Golf Club. This is an opportunity to have fun while helping Kiwanis help the children in our community. Register online at www.lakenormankiwanis.org, click on Upcoming Events, then the Golf Tournament link. […]
First-ever Rotary community showcase is June 27
Rotary District 7680 will hold its annual District Assembly June 27 in Mooresville and, for the first time, is opening the event to the general public. The event at Historic Langtree Plantation in Mooresville will showcase how area residents can volunteer in their community, expand their business network, and make meaningful friendships through Rotary. The event […]
Cornelius Cares: $1,600 raised for officers involved in shooting
The town’s police force knows “Cornelius Cares” after one of the most devastating incidents in the department’s history May 2. Residents came together for police to the tune of $1,600 in nickels, dimes, tens and twenties during the Cornelius Cares police fund drive over the next 10 days. It all happened after a double shooting […]
Residents may contribute to fund for Lt. Quattlebaum
May 3. Jars for a special fund called Cornelius Cares will be placed at Aquesta Bank’s two branches in Cornelius as well as Bank of the Ozarks tomorrow for Cornelius Police Lt. James Quattlebaum who was shot in the line of duty on Saturday. Other locations for the Cornelius Cares account are being accepted at Acropolis Cafe, Brooklyn South, […]
Lt. Quattlebaum in ‘great shape,’ will be discharged soon
Mayor Chuck Travis has just left Lt. James Quattlebaum’s room at CMC Main where the Cornelius Police officer is about to be released. “He is in great shape and great spirits,” Travis said, explaining that he and other officers are heartened by the support from the community. Quattlebaum was shot late Saturday morning responding to a domestic […]
