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Social media threat at Hough ‘has no validity,’ police say
Sept. 6. Cornelius Police say a threat regarding William Amos Hough High on social media has no validity to it. Law enforcement was immediately notified and is investigating. “Out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased presence of law enforcement on campus,” said David Farley, principal of Hough. “We ask that you […]
Library books fundraiser at Convention Center Nov. 7
Sept. 6. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation 11th annual Verse & Vino — an evening celebrating great writers, great wine and library supporters—will feature New York Times bestselling authors Emiko Jean, Edward Lee and Jessica Shattuck as well as Oscar-shortlisted producer and debut author Essie Chambers. The evening event celebrates the joy of reading and the […]
Weekend Weather
Sept. 6. Look for another perfect weekend weather-wise, with sun and cooler late-summer temps. Welcome to meteorological autumn! Friday: Partly sunny, high near 80. Calm wind. Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 82. Sunday: Sunny, high near 75. Monday: Sunny, high near 78. Tuesday: Sunny, high near 81. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 81. Thursday: Partly […]
Town Board approves two Smithville revitalization measures
Sept. 5. By Dave Vieser. At their Sept. 3 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved two measures in support of the Smithville revitilization plan, including a $226,000 contract with an appraiser for 63 parcels which the town will acquire for the multifaceted infrastructure program. However, before the town board action, it was necessary to […]
Police Blotter: Aug. 28-Sept. 3
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240828065 Fraud 21426 Crown Lake Dr 14:53:00 08/28/24 ASN Erica Gill-Shotts 240828073 Fraud 16026 Lakeside Loop Ln 16:03:00 08/28/24 ASN Lorna Bishop 240828081 Larceny 17015 Kenton Dr 17:20:18 08/28/24 CLO Crafy Burger 240902085 Comm Threats 20301 Val Cir 19:25:07 09/02/24 […]
Film festival in Statesville this weekend
Sept. 4. The Full Bloom Film Festival will bring 80 filmmakers from around the world to downtown Statesville Sept. 5-7. There’s a wide variety of events all weekend, including a screening of Statesville native Ross McElwee’s film “Bright Leaves” followed by a Q&A session. The festival’s grand finale will be a red carpet screening of […]
Absentee ballots can be mailed, starting this Friday
Sept. 3. This year’s general election is right around the corner: The portal and printable form for requesting an absentee ballot are now available on Vote.MeckNC.gov, with ballots to be mailed out beginning Sept. 6. Early Voting Early voting will be Oct. 17 through Nov. 2. The Board of Elections encourages voters to check their registration status before heading […]
Tommy’s Appliance Advice: Refrigerator maintenance
Sept. 3. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. Refrigerator door gaskets do not tear on their own. Fruit juices, soft drinks, etc. spill and splatter on the gasket that causes […]
Police blotter: Aug. 21-27
Incidents, arrests and citations reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240827058 Larceny Unauth 9123 Washam Potts Rd 13:37:22 08/27/24 ASN Kahlil Robinson 240827034 Larceny 20320 Chartown Dr 09:39:00 08/27/24 ASN Casey Elliot 240826073 Fraud 20505 Sterling Bay Ln 14:55:00 08/26/24 ASN Tameka Warren 240826057 Fraud 20940 Bethelwood Ln […]
Labor Day Weekend Weather
Aug. 29. Today (Thursday) will be a scorcher, with mid-summer weather all weekend—hot, humid and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Thursday: Sunny and hot, around 95. Heat index above 100. Friday: High of 91-93, heat indices in the upper 90s. Possible thunderstorms after 2 pm. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 90-92, humid. Isolated showers, thunderstorms in […]
