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Police Blotter: Sept. 10-16
As reported by the Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250911059 B&E Commercial 21720 Catawba Av 14:24:00 09/11/25 ACT Harris Teeter 250911060 Fraud 11617 Truan Ln 14:40:00 09/11/25 ASN Brian Sheard 250912020 B&E Vehicle 10308 Bailey Rd 07:01:00 09/12/25 ASN DAP Auto 250912022 B&E Vehicle 19608 Liverpool Pkwy 07:41:33 09/12/25 […]
Weekly Calendar: Octoberfests, ‘Tawba Walk and All-American Dog Show
Sept. 22. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last minute updates or changes. Monday, Sept. 22 Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering 6:30-8 pm | Sept. 22. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, […]
Weather: First week of autumn feels more like summer
Sept. 22. It’s fall y’all but the temperatures feel more like summer than autumn. Some much-needed rain could be headed our way later this week. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 63 and calm wind. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near […]
Cornelius Parks and Rec announces slate of promotions
Sept. 22. Cornelius Parks & Recreation announced several internal promotions following the departure of its former superintendent. Shelby Cruse has been promoted to special events manager. She will oversee town-managed events such as Symphony in the Park, Laketoberfest and Earth Jam. Cruse joined the department seven years ago and has worked with the athletics program […]
Hough football blows out New Bern 63-15
Sept. 20. By Ryan Moxon. Big plays on offense, hard-fought wins in the trenches and a penchant for penalties have marked the beginning of Hough’s season, and all three were on display early Friday night as the Huskies dropped New Bern 63-15 en route to a 4-0 record. Hough opened the game with two false […]
Hough football faces another strong test
Sept. 19. The New Bern Bears travel more than four hours west Friday night to face an undefeated Hough Huskies football team that is looking to clean up mistakes despite its perfect 4-0 record. New Bern, 3-1, is coming off a 46-6 blowout loss to Cleveland. The Bears’ high-powered offense averaged 36 points through its […]
Weekend weather: Sunny and dry
Sept. 19. Gabrielle is officially a tropical storm and is expected to strengthen to hurricane status in the next several days. It’s currently located due east of Puerto Rico but the most recent forecast track has it remaining far out to sea. Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind. Tonight Mostly clear, with […]
Modern Dad: Living the teenage life
Sept. 19. By Jon Show. After a long stretch of fighting an uphill battle against the teenage years, and hoping my little buddies would bend to my will, I’ve given up. When our kids were younger, I remember older parents talking about the harrowing teenage years and my thoughts were always, “Oh, not me. I […]
Cornelius police officer to be laid to rest in Kannapolis
Sept. 19. Cornelius Police Department Officer Gabriel Stainback will be laid to rest today in Kannapolis. The funeral procession will depart from Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord at 11 a.m. and travel to Bethel Baptist Church in Kannapolis, where the service and burial will be held. His family has launched a GoFundMe campaign with a $4,000 […]
Chabad of Lake Norman hosting Rosh Hashanah events
Sept. 18. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Monday, Sept. 22 and concludes after nightfall Sept. 24. Chabad of Lake Norman will host a free community meal Monday at 7:30 p.m., featuring holiday favorites such as apples dipped in honey, challah, homemade brisket and more. No membership or affiliation is required. Services […]
