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Volunteers opportunities for tennis championships
June 15. More than 100 volunteers will help the Lake Norman Tennis Association and Visit Lake Norman host the US Tennis Association Adult State Championships this week. More than 90 teams and over 1,000 players from across the state will compete in the four-day tournament that starts June 17. Interested in volunteering? Visit lnta.org or […]
NC Sen. Marcus hosts online Town Hall June 16
June 15. NC Sen. Natasha Marcus will host an online Town Hall 7-8 pm Wednesday, June 16 that will include an MSN/assistant vice president at the Levine Cancer Institute who supports expanding healthcare access in North Carolina. Marcus will provide updates on legislative developments and give constituents an opportunity to ask questions. Attendees must sign […]
Today is Flag Day
June 14. Today is Flag Day, a national day of observance recognizes the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. This year marks the 244th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777, a nationally observed event proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. In 1949, US Congress designated June 14 […]
Lincolnton angler lands $300K in Texas bass tournament
June 14. A professional angler from Lincolnton has won the top prize—$300,000 in cash—at a tournament in Texas. Hank Cherry caught five bass Sunday that weighed 13 pounds, 1 ounce and won the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic with a three-day total of 50 pounds, 15 ounces. He is only the fourth angler in […]
Town advertising for new planning director
June 14. By Dave Vieser. In the midst of several rezoning proposals, the Town of Cornelius has reassigned Planning Director Aaron Tucker to his former post of senior planner. Tucker was named planning director in January of 2020 after joining the town in 2018. The position is advertised on the town’s web site. Town Manager […]
Get a bang out of local Independence Day observations
June 14. Independence Day observations are back after the COVID hiatus. While there are no fireworks in Davidson, residents are invited to celebrate with a patriotic stroll up South Street to the Town Green. There will also be a concert on the green starting at 6 pm. Likewise, no town-sponsored fireworks in Huntersville July 4, […]
COVID-19 update June 14
June 14. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 284 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 27 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. The positive test rate is at 2.4 percent statewide. Hospitalizations are at 480 statewide—down from 926 on May 14. COVID-19. Between Friday and today in Mecklenburg County, there was one […]
Time off: Put some fun in staying put
June 8. There’s lots to do if you’re thinking about a long weekend at home or even a staycation in and around good old 28031. From locally owned coffee shops and restaurants with outdoor seating to awesome parks and breweries, Cornelius has enough choices for a busy day of relaxing, even with kids. Charlotte museums […]
COVID-19 update June 11
June 11. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services at noon today reported 425 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 19 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. The positive test rate fell to 1.6 percent statewide, another new low. There are 48 new cases in Mecklenburg County, and one new COVID death, for a total […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations June 2-8
As reported by Cornelius Police Dept. INCIDENTS Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210602141 Fraud 11423 Potters Rw 10:48:01 06/02/21 ASN BB&T 210603222 Larceny Vehicle 19601 Statesville Rd 16:15:35 06/03/21 ASN Gumola, Joshua 210604157 Larceny 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr 13:27:33 06/04/21 CAA Petsmart 210604168 B&E Vehicle 18335 Old Statesville Rd 14:27:01 06/04/21 ASN Stevens, […]
