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Police Blotter: March 19-25
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250319038 Comm Threats 17015 Kenton Dr 10:13:26 03/19/25 ASN Krissy Bailey 250321040 Fraud 20221 W Catawba Av 12:51:40 03/21/25 ASN Carolinas Telco Federal 250322030 Animal Bite 19204 Spring Lilly Ct 09:15:22 03/22/25 CLO Cayle & Jessica Modra 250322036 Person Weapon […]
Instrument Discovery Day this Saturday
March 26. The North Carolina Youth Orchestra, formerly the Cornelius Youth Orchestra, will hold Instrument Discovery Day Saturday March 29 at 10 am. The free, 90-minute event lets students and families try out all of the instruments that comprise the orchestra. Students and attendees will be guided through their experience with each instrument by experienced […]
Downtown Master Plan community meeting is March 26
March 24. The Town of Cornelius will host a Downtown Master Plan community meeting on Wednesday, March 26 at Town hall from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. The goal of this meeting is to share progress on the Downtown Master Plan, and hear from the public on the draft core area, branding and transportation designs. […]
Happy Hour Rotary group raised $40K for non-profits
March 24. Lake Norman Men That Cook raised $40,000 to be split between 15 local charities. Challengers in the food competition cooked for Westmoreland Wheelhouse, The Huntersville Police Emergency Relief Fund, Yay Day Foundation, Lake Norman Kiwanis, Bridge of Hearts, Angels & Sparrows, Hinds Feet Farm, Mababu Live, Hough High School JROTC, Feed-NC, Lydia’s Loft, […]
Weekend Weather: Cool start, sunny and breezy
March 21. Sunny, breezy weekend starts cool, ends warm. Friday: Sunny, high near 63. West wind around 8 mph. Saturday: Sunny, high near 74. Wind 7 to 13 mph, gusts as high as 28 mph. Sunday: Sunny, high near 75. Winds up to 22 mph. Monday: 50 percent chance of showers, high near 70. Tuesday: […]
EarthTalk: What should we do with old electronics?
Dear EarthTalk: Can we do a better job repurposing outdated technology instead of trashing it? —R.T Smith, via e-mail March 21. The annual production of “e-waste”—electronic products that have reached the end of their useful life and tossed—is rising by 2.6 million tons globally, on track to reach 82 million tons by 2030. While recycling […]
Speed limit now 35 mph on Bethel Church
March 20. Attention motorists: The new speed limit is 35 mph on Bethel Church Road. Signs went up yesterday, lowering the speed limit from 45 mph to a more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly 35 mph. The speed limit reduction was approved by the NCDOT after a request from the Town Board. Bethel Church Road, like Jetton, is […]
First responders, animal control and others can register for large animal rescue training
March 20. Mitchell Community College will host a large animal technical rescue training at Rescue Ranch; registration is open now. 4Hooves Large Animal Services will teach the training, centered around awareness and is a basic level training course. This training course is recommended for all emergency responders, veterinary professionals, animal control, equine and livestock owners, […]
Police Blotter: March 12-18
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250312023 B&E Commercial 8408 Chagrin Dr 07:23:03 03/12/25 ASN Garrel Pyles 250312074 Fraud 16209 Peachmont Dr 16:20:06 03/12/25 ASN Vanessa Stuart 250313015 B&E Vehicle 19608 Liverpool Pkwy 05:25:51 03/13/25 ASN Jimmy Raynor & Jonathan Walker 250313022 B&E Vehicle 19521 Liverpool […]
Why did I smell smoke? Today’s controlled burn is at Latta
March 19. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 10 am at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke. Smoke from a controlled burn yesterday at Cowans […]
