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Stormwater drainage failure brings residents out to Town Board meeting
Aug. 6. By Dave Vieser, More than a dozen concerned citizens attended the Aug. 5 Cornelius Town Board Meeting, asking for assistance with storm water drainage issues in the Twin Oaks senior citizen neighborhood. “When I look out my window, I see dirty water, a sinking broken pipe, and it makes me very sad,” said […]
National Night Out is tonight
Aug. 6. National Night Out will be Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Smithville Park. There will be food, children’s activities, a K-9 demonstration, local vendors, touch-a-truck and more. Adults are asked to bring school supplies to help “Pack the Patrol Car.” All supplies donated will be distributed to local schools. […]
Spots open in 2 Ada Jenkins after-school programs
Aug. 5. The Ada Jenkins Center is expanding with two new after-school programs: —Kindergarten-level spots in Ada Jenkins Center’s LEARN Works program, the only free after school academic program in northern Mecklenburg County for nearly 20 years. Now accepting kindergarten-age students, —LEARN Works After-School Care program. At a cost of $50/week, this new program provides […]
Weekend Weather
Aug. 2. Look for a typical mid-summer weekend, with heat, humidity and thunderstorms. Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 94. Heat index as high as 103. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Showers, thunderstorms mainly after 3. Monday: […]
Christmas in Davidson, holiday parade applications are open
Aug. 1. Accuweather says it will be 93 today, so what better time than to stay inside and plan for the North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade and Christmas in Davidson? —The 42nd Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at 1 pm. The parade is a not-miss local event, complete […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Advice for microwaves and corn
Aug. 1. 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. Microwave ovens have come a long way with performance and, especially, with safety. Now that summer is here, I love fresh local […]
Police Blotter: July 24-30
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240730068 Fraud 17931 Kings Point Dr. 18:33:11 07/30/24 ACT Yilanes-Delshad, Mary Ellen 240730065 Larceny 20125 N Main St. 16:57:14 07/30/24 ACT Smith, Donna 240730051 Damage Property 19608 Liverpool Pkwy 13:43:45 07/30/24 ACT Vo, Joshua 240729064 Fraud 19300 Statesville Rd. 16:04:49 […]
Free movies all week for teachers
July 31. Cinergy Entertainment Group is gifting all teachers one free movie ticket per day from Monday, Aug. 5 through Friday, Aug. 9. All teachers are invited to visit the Cinergy Dine-In Cinema in North Charlotte to enjoy one free movie ticket per day, simply by presenting a valid teacher ID. Cinergy is located just […]
GOP candidate for governor will speak at LKN Chamber ‘PowerLuncheon’ Aug. 15
July 30. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will be the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce PowerLuncheon speaker on Thursday, Aug. 15 at NorthStone Country Club. The Club is located at 15801 Northstone Dr. in Huntersville. Robinson is expected to discuss his plans to ensure North Carolina remains a top state to conduct business if he is […]
Transportation Advisory Board ‘Road Show’ continues Aug. 20
July 30. The citizen-driven Transportation Advisory Board is stepping up the “Road Show” initiative with an open meeting Aug. 20 at The BoatYard Lake Norman. The meeting will focus on the road improvements coming to Hwy. 21—specifically at the nearby intersection of Hwy. 21 and Westmoreland. TAB members will discuss road improvements scheduled for this […]
