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Pair arrested on drug charges Thursday morning; another for resisting
Dec. 28. [Updated 2:45 pm Dec. 29] Terrell Jordan Calliste, 30, and Charles Edward Logan, 36, were arrested on drug charges at 9:26 Thursday morning, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Calliste was charged with Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver (PWISD) cocaine as well as possession of drug paraphernalia and a firearm. […]
Boat ramps reopening after drought-induced low lake levels
Dec. 28. For all you winter boaters, the ramps at Blythe Landing and Ramsey Creek Park have reopened. The lake level was back up—and above target—at about 97.5 feet this morning, well above Duke Energy’s target level of 96. Full pond—when the lake is at capacity—is 100 feet. Drought conditions have been responsible for low […]
Weekender Dec. 28 – Jan. 1: Winter holidays and on to a new year
Thursday, Dec. 28 Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop 6:30 pm- 8 pm | Dec. 28. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David […]
Rains helped bring lake levels back to normal for this time of year
Dec. 27. Lake levels are back up near target, about 96.5 this morning, slightly above normal target levels for December and January. Drought conditions have been responsible for low lake levels, dropping below 97 feet in August and still lower in November and December. The target level for Duke is 96 feet. Normal maximum elevation […]
Police blotter: Dec. 13-19
Dec. 27. As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 231213069 Fraud 21426 Crown Lake Dr 15:11:00 12/13/23 ASN Shotts, Michael 231214117 B&E Vehicle 17830 Statesville Rd 23:30:00 12/14/23 ASN Rivera Cruz, Uriel 231214119 B&E Vehicle 19918 N Cove Rd 23:32:53 12/14/23 ASN Goble, Aaron 231215102 Larceny Vehicle […]
Gilroy: 22 years on Town Board was the ‘pleasure of a lifetime’
Dec. 27. By Dave Vieser. Town Commissioner Dave Gilroy, who wrapped up his final Town Board term earlier this month, says it’s been “the pleasure of a lifetime” to serve the town he loves for more than two decades. Gilroy was first elected to the Town Board in 2005 when Gary Knox was mayor. He […]
Governor instructs NC Emergency Management to prepare for Santa Claus
Dec. 24. [North Pole News Service] At a press conference this morning Gov. Roy Cooper instructed NC Emergency Management (NCEM) to prepare the state for Santa’s arrival so that he can safely complete his mission of delivering presents to children across North Carolina. “Ensuring that Santa can deliver presents all over the world in just […]
How to Track Santa on Christmas Eve
Dec. 21. Have you ever wondered what time Santa Claus will arrive in North Carolina? The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) knows. It helps defend the United States by tracking incoming planes and ships and, naturally, Santa Claus, his sled and nine reindeer appear every year like clockwork. Click here to track Santa’s progress around […]
Weekend Weather
Dec. 21. We’re not going to recommend sunbathing, but the next few days will be mild. Showers in the afternoon on Christmas Day. Today: Partly sunny, high 55-56. Friday: Partly sunny, high 54-56. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 57. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 60-61. Christmas Day: Showers likely, mainly after 3 pm. High 56-57. Tuesday: […]
Town has new, revamped website
Dec. 21. By Dave Vieser. A new website for the Town of Cornelius debuted this week. It’s at the same address: www.Cornelius.org, but there’s an entirely new layout and navigations system. It took about a year to create the website, at a cost of $9,525 ,with new imaging and information. Revize Corp., the contractor, specializes […]
