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Cornelius resident Mary Elizabeth McEwen gives people a voice when they don’t have one
June 12. By Erica Batten. The playground at Bailey Road Park has a new feature that makes the play space more accessible to children with disabilities that affect their speech. The colorful new tool is called a communication board, and it’s an example of augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC. “It’s a way to give […]
Weekend Weather
June 7. The weekend weather in a word: Lovely. In two words: Less humidity. Friday: Sunny, high near 85. Saturday: Sunny, high near 85. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 88. Chance of showers/t-storms overnight. Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 86. Chance of showers/t-storms after 2 pm. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 82. 30 percent chance […]
Police blotter: May 29-June 4
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240529106 Larceny 8415 Dunmore Dr 21:54:00 05/29/24 ASN Boney, Curtis 240603021 B&E Vehicle 11143 Bailey Park Nature Dr 08:17:19 06/03/24 ASN Kass, Larry 240603107 Larceny 19700 One Norman Blvd 22:59:50 06/03/24 CLO Alvarez, Karla 240604065 Fraud 17429 Harbor Walk Dr […]
A look at the $2.5 billion FY25 county budget
June 5. The new Mecklenburg County FY2025 operating budget totals $2.5 billion, an increase of $140 million or 5.9% over the current FY2024 operating budget. The budget sets a county property tax rate of 48.31 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Broad goals —Fund programs and services that align with the Board’s priorities, including early […]
Hough High students land top honors in STEM competition
June 4. The Hough High School STEM team, consisting of Xavier Karatz, a rising senior, and Jaswanth Sai Deevela, a rising sophomore, has captured the STEM Spring 2024 Pathway Champion for Entrepreneurship. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. “They worked the entire day networking with the audience to market and present their art, […]
Mooresville Police charge 15 with internet crimes, two are from Cornelius
June 4. Fifteen men have been charged for internet crimes against children as part of “Operation Artemis,” including two from Cornelius. Mooresville Police conducted the operation from May 28 to May 30 with the help of local, county, state, and federal agencies. Police said this is the largest child predator operation in the department’s history. […]
County leaders signal a 1-cent tax rate increase
June 3. By Dave Vieser. Breaking from tradition, Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted May 30 to reduce the proposed county tax increase in the 2025 budget from 1.5 cents to a penny. The straw vote has frequently found the county leaders supporting the tax rates proposed by the county manager, but not this year. A majority […]
Boat Hosts needed for Year 20 of Big Day at the Lake
June 3. The 20th annual Big Day at the Lake on July 20 needs Boat Hosts. More than 100 Bigs and Littles are coming to the lake that morning. Big Day at the Lake is all about providing a day of fun for at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. Children meet […]
Hough High STEM team members going to playoffs in Raleigh
May 31. We frequently hear about the many accomplishments of students attending Hough High in Cornelius. Here’s more proof positive: Hough’s STEM team (The North Carolina Varsity Esports & STEM League ) is one of just 21 teams statewide competing Saturday in Raleigh for their state championship. There are 2 students that qualified from William […]
Weekend Weather
May 31. Look for a nice weekend with temps in the 80s and a few clouds Sunday—most likely no rain, but humidity returns. Friday: Sunny, high near 78. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 82. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 83. Wind 6 to 9 mph; gusts as high as 20 mph. Monday: Mostly sunny, high […]
