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No charges against motorist in pedestrian fatality
July 6. No charges will be filed against the driver involved in the fatal pedestrian accident in Davidson June 17. Davidson Police say the victim, Suzanne Younts, apparently walked between two vehicles stopped at the red light in the southbound lane of Main Street. She was struck by a vehicle traveling in the northbound lane […]
COVID-19 update July 6
July 6. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Monday reported 231 new COVID-19 cases statewide. The first COVID death in North Mecklenburg since June 18 occurred over the holiday weekend in Cornelius, where there have been a total of 26 deaths attributable to the coronavirus. Hospitalizations are at 388 statewide, according to NCDHHS. […]
Mayor, 4 incumbents file for re-election; 5th incumbent to file Wednesday
July 6. By Dave Yochum. Four incumbents on the Cornelius Town Board have filed to run for re-election, along with Woody Washam Jr. who is seeking a third term as mayor. Also filing on Friday were fellow commissioners Jim Duke, Michael Miltich, Thurman Ross and Tricia Sisson. The fifth commissioner, Denis Bilodeau, says he will […]
Be prepared: Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30
July 6. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, but not as bad as the historic number of named storms last year. Although Elsa is not a threat here, it’s a good time to brush up on your preparedness. Here are some tips from North Carolina Emergency Management: —Have […]
Huntersville seeks school supply donations, and plans a week of fun in August
July 6. The Town of Huntersville is collecting school supplies July 1-31 to distribute at National Night Out on Aug. 3 and Fun Friday on Aug. 6. The collection is in partnership with the Huntersville Police Department and Huntersville Presbyterian Church. Items needed include: book bags, paper, 3-ring binders, No. 2 pencils, pens, colored pencils, […]
Elsa not a threat here, but storms likely tomorrow, Thursday
July 6. Tropical Storm Elsa—it could become a hurricane later today—will bring rain to the eastern half of the Carolinas later on Wednesday and Thursday, but Charlotte will miss the brunt of the storm. Look for run-of-the-mill thunderstorms and showers in Lake Norman Wednesday and Thursday, with humidity sticking around. Gov. Roy Cooper and state […]
Home and property sales
July 6. These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 5/24/2021 $2,590,000 Edward & Arria Hines to Thomas & Megan Infantino, 19003 Double Eagle Dr. 5/24/2021 $1,250,000 Dina White to Evan & Meredith Cutler, 16605 America Cup Rd. 5/24/2021 $2,041,000 H2 Holdings LLC to […]
“No swimming’ order lifted for Paradise Cove off Jetton
July 2. The No Swimming advisory for a small cove behind Paradise Cove Court has been lifted after being closed June 30. About 405 gallons of untreated sewage was discharged from a residence after a was pipe damaged by a private contractor. Water samples were collected by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services’ staff and tested; bacteria […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations June 23-June 29
As reported by Cornelius Police… Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210624137 Fraud 20433 Island Forest Dr 10:54:57 06/24/21 ASN Curran, Gary 210624193 Fraud 19927 Oak Leaf Cr 14:17:57 06/24/21 ASN Galvan, Alex 210626024 B&E Vehicle 20832 Catawba Av 01:40:05 06/26/21 ASN Hessels, Jacob 210626197 Larceny 19128 W Catawba Av 15:15:08 06/26/21 CLO […]
