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Duke Health plans to acquire Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Dec. 13. Duke Health plans to acquire Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (LNRMC) in Mooresville early next year. It would be Duke’s first expansion out of its current coverage area in the states Triangle region. Plans to sell LNRMC to Novant fell through earlier this year. StockTitan reported the value of the transaction at $280 […]
EarthTalk: Is dish soap really that bad?
Dear EarthTalk: Are mainstream dish soaps really that bad for the planet? And if so, what are some greener alternatives? —P. McGrath, Boulder, CO Dec. 13. Popular dish soaps often claim to easily tackle grease, leave dishes sparkling clean and uphold commitments to sustainability and safety. But the promises are often misleading. These products may […]
Weekend Weather
Dec. 13. Typical December weather this weekend with sun Saturday and chilly rain on Sunday. Friday: Increasing clouds, high near 56. Overnight low around 33. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 50. Overnight low around 36. Sunday: 50 percent chance of showers, high 45-ish. Overnight low around 41. Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 57. Overnight low […]
Sen. Tillis will seek a third term in 2026
Dec. 12. Calling it one of the “worst-kept secrets,” the McClatchy Washington Bureau is reporting that US Sen. Thom Tillis will seek re-election in 2026. Fellow senators hosted a kick-off campaign event for him Wednesday, marking the official start to his 2026 Senate campaign. Tillis, 64, began his political career on the Cornelius Town […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Dec. 12. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 10/22/2024 $346,500 Stacey Schramm to Denise Brolly, 18816 Nautical Dr. Unit 7 10/22/2024 $670,000 Allie & Todd Wyman to Christopher & Maria Stuart, 19401 S. Main St. 10/23/2024 $560,000 HPA Borrower 2019-LLC to Gayle & Timothy Jackson, 8711 Lake Pines […]
Weekender Dec. 12- 15: A weekend of holiday events
Thursday, Dec. 12- Sunday Dec. 15 Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley See website for schedule and tickets. Evoking the history of Jane Austen, the romantic sizzle of Bridgerton, and the cozy comforts of a yuletide special, the intoxicating Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley will sweep you off your feet. A “sequel” to Pride and Prejudice […]
Police blotter: Dec. 4-10
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 241204021 B&E Commercial 20400 W Catawba Av 09:03:00 12/04/24 ASN Truist Bank 241204026 Fraud 19520 Jetton Rd 10:13:02 12/04/24 ASN United Community Bank 241204033 Assault 21501 Hickory St 11:55:51 12/04/24 ASN Neydi Suyapa Turcios Ramirez 241204038 B&E Commercial 10921 Bailey […]
Proposed Red Line station could be located near Barley Market on Zion
Dec. 11. By Dave Vieser. If the Red Line becomes a reality, where will the Cornelius commuter station be located? It won’t be in the original spot. This fact was revealed at a December Town Board meeting as the commissioners and staff discussed the upcoming legislative agenda for 2025. The Cornelius station was in front […]
Cornelius resident is proposing a business complex off Statesville Road
Dec. 11. By Dave Yochum. A Cornelius firefighter hopes to build “barn-dominiums” and flex warehouse space for entrepreneurs on 13 acres of land he owns on Statesville Road/Hwy. 21 a quarter mile north of Westmoreland. The barbell-shaped property contains his home, said Matt Greco, who lives there with his wife and young son. The plan […]
Call for Lenzy R. Wallace Jr. PhD Excellence Award nominations
Dec. 10. Do you know someone who reaches across racial divides, encourages the exchange of diverse ideas, increases awareness of and respect for different cultures, and encourages and fights for racial equity? Then consider nominating them for the Lenzy R. Wallace Jr. PhD Excellence Award. One individual and one organization is recognized by Unity in […]
