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ECU student will receive special award at May 9 graduation ceremony
April 16. Cornelius native Gracyn Chaffee has earned the Susan A. McGhee Outstanding Student in Recreational Therapy Award at East Carolina University. She is graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in recreational therapy and will receive special recognition May 9 as part of ECU College of Health and Human Performance graduation ceremonies. […]
Heads up: Meck County cautions residents about tax letter
April 14. Mecklenburg County is warning property owners about a possible fraudulent letter that has surfaced, claiming the recipient is behind on their local property tax payments and demanding payment. The letter urges the recipient to call a phone number to prevent action. However, the organization demanding payment is not affiliated with Mecklenburg County or […]
Wildlife Commission seeks public’s help in reducing threat from Alabama Bass to native species
April 14. Alabama bass, which are invasive to North Carolina, are now in more rivers and lakes — including Lake Norman — than ever before and are competing with native fish and aquatic organisms. Biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) are asking the public for help to prevent the spread and reduce the […]
Weekend Weather: A damp start, then plenty of sun
April 11. Friday is our wet, chilly start to a sunny, pleasant spring weekend. Friday: Off and on showers, chance of T-storms, high in the lower 60s. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 62. Palm Sunday: Sunny, high near 68. Monday: Sunny, high near 83. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 72. Wednesday: Sunny, high near 68. […]
Davidson Home Sales
April 10. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 2/21/2025 $450,000 Paul Rae Elliott to Open Holdings LLC, 439 S. Main St. 2/25/2025 $280,500 HC Davidson Walk to Wendy Ward, 721 Beaty St. 2/25/2025 $626,000 Carolina Cottage Homes to Matthew & Victoria Rose, 211 Davidson Gateway Dr. 2/26/2025 $815,000 […]
Police blotter: April 2-8
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250403059 Damage Property 19453 W Catawba Av 12:49:52 04/03/25 ASN North Group Real Estate 250404054 Fraud 17822 Caldwell Track Dr 11:17:36 04/04/25 ASN Karen Gibson 250404069 B&E Vehicle 20440 Chartown Dr 13:33:00 04/04/25 ACT Joseph Mesaros 250406035 Larceny 19910 Crew […]
Humane Society of Charlotte’s Annual Walk & Festival at Truist Field Saturday
April 9. Pet Palooza 2025, the Humane Society of Charlotte’s annual fundraising walk and festival, will be at Truist Field this Saturday. The event unites animal lovers, families and furry companions for a day of fun and purpose. It all starts with a walk from 10 am to 11 am, followed by a vendor festival […]
Duke Energy sirens will be tested today
April 9. Duke Energy outdoor warning sirens at McGuire Nuclear Station and Catawba Nuclear Station will be tested April 9, between 11 am ad 1 pm. These quarterly tests are part of normal maintenance to ensure the sirens are working properly. During this test, the sirens will sound for 5 to 30 seconds. Please note […]
NC Youth Orchestra fundraiser
April 8. The North Carolina Youth Orchestra will hold Spirit Night on Friday, April 25 at the Urban Air Adventure Park where there is trampolining, rock climbing, dodge-balling and more. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be donated back to NCYO, formerly the Cornelius Youth Orchestra. Just mention “NCYO Spirit Night” at time of purchase. […]
PCF ‘Volunteer Fair’ is May 8 at Bethel Church
April 7. The Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) is hosting a Volunteer Fair May 8 in the Bethel Presbyterian Church Family Life Center. The fair, which is designed to connect charities with residents eager to make a difference in their community, runs from 1 pm to 5 pm. Address: 19920 Bethel Church Road, Cornelius. As many […]
