Cornelius News
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 […]
Boat safety: New rental regulations take aim at marine mayhem
May 30. By Dave Vieser. Water enthusiasts seeking to rent a boat on Lake Norman take note: The Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC) has new Boat Rental Regulations. For the first time, firms or individuals who offer rental boats are required to adhere to a list of regulations or they will be subject to a […]
Stepfather weeps while telling of loveless marriage
May 29. By Mark Washburn. Christopher Palmiter, the stepfather of a missing Cornelius girl, took the witness stand on Tuesday to describe his stark, loveless and sexless marriage with the girl’s mother that deteriorated into a near-cult experience. Palmiter, charged with failure to report Madalina Cojocari missing in 2022, said he met Diana Cojocari through […]
Charlotte region Habitat for Humanity honors Willie Jones with Lifetime Achievement Award
May 29. Willie Jones, the inaugural executive director of the Smithville Community Coalition, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to affordable housing, community development, and social justice at the Affordable Housing Awareness Month breakfast hosted by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. Jones, a resident of the Antiquity neighborhood, has dedicated his professional […]
Buyers bite the bullet as rates show no sign of falling
May 29. Mortgage rates are still high, but the spring home-buying season is off to a better start than many brokers expected earlier this year. Meanwhile, Charlotte home prices rose by 8.1 percent from January of 2023 to January 2024, according to the CoreLogic S&P Case-Shiller Index. “After a disappointing start to 2024 things did […]
F3 on Memorial Day
May 28. Members of F3, a national network of free, peer-led workouts for men, honored the fallen on Memorial Day next to the Veteran’s Monument at Rotary Plaza in downtown Cornelius. Their mission is to “plant, grow, and serve small men’s workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.” Locally, F3 serves the communities […]
