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Big cleanup nets 930 lbs. of trash
April 23. Cornelius Parks and Recreation, Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists and more than 20 volunteers collected 930 lbs. of trash throughout Cornelius and Lake Norman this past weekend. For every 25 lbs of trash collected, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation will be donating one tree, and the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists will match their donation. […]
Local parks are fun but they also support the economy
April 22. The “Cornelius Way” is about being best in class or very near the top among peer group municipalities in any given area, like police, fire protection and parks. In the case of parks, we’re about average, according to Troy Fitzsimmons, director of Parks and Recreation in Cornelius. Speaking at the Lake Norman Chamber’s […]
Weekend Weather++
Weekend Weather++ April 19. Our long string of unseasonably warm weather ends gradually this weekend, with temps in the mid-80s today and possibly 59 on Sunday. The average temp in Charlotte in April is 72. Friday: 30 percent chance of showers, high near 83. Possible t-storms. Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 77. Sunday: Showers, high […]
Police Blotter: April 10-16
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240410053 Fraud 8624 Robbins Crescent Dr 13:35:22 04/10/24 ACT Schields, Kimberly 240411076 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 18:45:00 04/11/24 CAA Ulta Beauty 240415026 Larceny 11028 Bailey Rd 08:59:33 04/15/24 ASN Propst Construction Company 240416076 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 19:10:00 […]
And in dog news, Swifto enters NC market
April 18. A strategic business deal in the world of mergers and acquistions has canid ears standing up. Swifto, a leader in technology-driven pet care services, has acquired Wagz ‘n Whiskerz, a dog walking company in Davidson. The purchase price was not disclosed but it is in the six figures, said Penina First, CEO and […]
Ada Jenkins golf fundraiser deadline is April 21
April 16. Ada Jenkins Center’s spring fundraiser, Golfing for Good, is April 29 at Mooresville Golf Club. The day features breakfast, lunch and beverages and18 holes of golf, as well as contests, raffle prizes and giveaways. Prices Golf Foursome: Greens fees (4), 2 golf carts, lunch/beverages $600 Single ticket: Greens fees (1), 1 team golf […]
US Semiquincentennial: Special plaque will be dedicated by Alexandriana DAR
April 15. The Alexandriana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a plaque dedication at 2 pm May 18 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Huntersville. The plaque commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. It reads: Revolutionary War Patriots This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved […]
Weekend Weather: Windy, warmer
April 12. Look for lots of sun and wind this weekend, with temps warming up Sunday. Friday: Sunny, high near 68. Windy, with gusts as high as 30. Saturday: Sunny, high near 73. Windy, with gusts as high as 23. Sunday: Sunny, high near 82. Breezy, with gusts as high as 18. Monday: Sunny, high […]
Police blotter: April 3-April 9
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240408066 Larceny 18635 Old Statesville Rd 16:53:03 04/08/24 ASN Circle K 240408067 B&E Vehicle 19400 One Norman Blvd 18:15:00 04/08/24 ASN Allison, Ashley 240408070 Larceny 19400 One Norman Blvd 18:50:03 04/08/24 ASN Waldron, Gabriel 240409053 Fraud 19725 Deer Valley Dr […]
16-year-old reported missing
April 11. Cornelius Police are looking for Jaylissa Jane Sanchez, a 16-year-old who was reported missing after leaving her guardian’s home at 19321 Meridian on Saturday April 6. She apparently got into a ride-share vehicle under her own free will, Cornelius Police reported on Facebook. Her mother lives in Matthews, NC and Jaylissa has previously […]
