Cornelius News
Pickleball complex breaks ground on Chartown
June 4. Construction has begun at The Serve, a 16-court pickleball facility and restaurant on Chartown Drive, with an official groundbreaking with owners Robin and Jack Salzman as well as local officials. The Serve represents an investment of $13 million to $17 million. Opening day could be in January or February next year. The Serve […]
Animal Control officer honored upon his retirement
June 4. Dave Vieser. Kenny Russell, Cornelius Animal Control officer, has been a fixture around town for 20 years. When the town’s animal shelter, operated by the Cornelius Police Dept., was ever called for assistance, Russell was on the job. Russell retired on May 30, and was officially honored by the Town Board at their […]
County leaders signal a 1-cent tax rate increase
June 3. By Dave Vieser. Breaking from tradition, Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted May 30 to reduce the proposed county tax increase in the 2025 budget from 1.5 cents to a penny. The straw vote has frequently found the county leaders supporting the tax rates proposed by the county manager, but not this year. A majority […]
Boat Hosts needed for Year 20 of Big Day at the Lake
June 3. The 20th annual Big Day at the Lake on July 20 needs Boat Hosts. More than 100 Bigs and Littles are coming to the lake that morning. Big Day at the Lake is all about providing a day of fun for at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. Children meet […]
This week June 3-9 and fun events in the rest of the month, too
Thursday, June 6 LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | June 6. The Ben Gatlin Band. Everything from 60s-70s to top 40. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Crowned art reception 6:30-8:30 pm | June 6. Meet Ellie Rose and Eva Crawford, the artists from Artfields 2023 Competition behind the powerful and popular exhibit Crowned. Free […]
Christopher Palmiter, stepfather of Madalina, guilty of failure to report missing child
May 31. By Mark Washburn. Christopher Palmiter was found guilty Friday of failing to notify authorities of the disappearance of his stepdaughter Madalina Cojocari, a story that has attracted national attention in the 18 months since she vanished from her Cornelius home. Palmiter, who had no previous criminal record, was sentenced to 30 months probation […]
Stepfather’s odd but insistent story goes to jury today
[Updated] May 31. By Mark Washburn. Closing arguments will be heard today in the case against Christopher Palmiter, leaving the jury to weigh the peculiarities of his personality against two simple facts the prosecution has established. Update 11:35 am: Defense just closed. Blamed Diana Cojocari, said she deceived Palmiter and he really didn’t know what was […]
Red Line: Is it time to hop aboard?
May 30. By Dave Yochum. In terms of economic development, time is of essence to move the Red Line forward as soon as possible since it will take nearly 10 years to implement, according to Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam. “Mobility is a critical component for a world class region like Charlotte,” the four-term mayor said. […]
Weekender May 30 – June 2: Hamrick in concert, more music, food truck festival
Thursday, May 30 LangTree Live 6:30 – 9 pm | May 30. Austin Bohannon, up and coming music singer and song writer. No outside coolers. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. “The Changes We Have Seen: Charlotte Through the Eyes of Former Charlotte Reporters: Fannie Flono, Mary Newsom, Lew Powell and Mark Washburn” 6:45 […]
Stepfather says Madalina’s mother has hidden her somewhere
By Mark Washburn. May 29. Two portraits began to emerge in detail Wednesday of the parents in the household of missing teen Madalina Cojocari. That of the mother, Diana Cojocari: An imported Moldovan bride spiraling ever deeper into religious zealotry, smashing dishes in a rage, making ever more bizarre demands on her husband. And whispering of a […]
