Recent Posts
Missing Madalina: Birthday observance this evening at Police Dept.
April 11. The Cornelius Police Dept. will host a community gathering Thursday for Madalina Cojocari’s 13th birthday. There is a birthday box in the lobby of the Police Department for special birthday wishes and birthday cards. Police plan to read the cards at the gathering, which begins at 7 pm in the parking lot adjacent […]
WFAE’s EQUALibrium Awards honor race and equity work
April 10. Nominations for WFAE’s EQUALibrium Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions in advancing issues of race and equity within the community, close this Friday. Emerging leaders (less than five years), established leaders and institutions will be honored at a gala May 8 in the following categories: Arts & Culture Business/Organization Education Government Health Care Social […]
Davidson adopts Climate Action Plan
April 10. Davidson’s Board of Commissioners has adopted the town’s first Climate Action Plan, moving the community toward carbon neutrality. The town partnered with Blue Strike Environmental to create the plan which is intended to serve as a guide to drive emissions reductions and sustainability efforts. Going a step farther, the CAP sets a community-wide carbon […]
Planning Board OKs Fruitful Roots; now it’s on to the Town Board
April 9. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board gave a unanimous thumbs-up for Fruitful Roots, a new brewery planned on North Main just north of the Food Lion parking lot. Brothers Douglas Marion and Travis Marion and their wives Shannon and Chelsea, respectively, plan a taproom and brewery with a small kitchen on a […]
Suspect arrested in indecent exposure case on greenway
April 8. Cornelius Police have arrested Austin Scott Moyer in connection with a lewd act in March on a trail near the McDowell Creek Greenway. Police conducted an undercover operation after receiving numerous tips from the community. Moyer was arrested and charged with one count of Indecent Exposure after being observed on a trail behind […]
Jetton Extension closing update
April 8. Jetton Road Extension will continue to be closed 7 pm to 6 am while road work continues. And if you venture down the road during the day, expect a bumpy, dusty ride. The extension has become a popular alternative for drivers seeking to avoid congestion on West Catawba, but the roadway has deteriorated […]
Weekend Weather: Sunny by day, chilly by night
April 5. There’s a frost advisory from the National Weather Service but it looks like temps won’t drop all that low tonight (Friday) or Saturday. In fact, look for plenty of sun all weekend with daytime temps in the 60s. Frost may develop in low-lying areas before daybreak Saturday and Sunday. Friday: Sunny, high near […]
New Central Piedmont program facilitates next two years of college
April 5. Does the high cost of college worry you? Besides being a good deal for the first half of an undergraduate degree, Central Piedmont Community College offers options for the second half. They’re also partnering with Lees-McRae College to establish not just a Guaranteed Admission Program, but eligibility for merit scholarships of up to […]
Police blotter: March 27 to April 2
Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240328103 Fraud 12333 Bailey Rd 15:36:44 03/28/24 ASN Manor, William Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date Address 240327064 DWI – Level 4 Baxter, Aramis Devon 12/11/1981 F B 3/27/2024 Old Statesville Rd 240327138 (M) Domestic Violence Zapata, Amy Abigail 2/2/1994 F W 3/27/2024 Train Station […]
Windy, warm, but colder temps are coming
April 3. Weatherwise, people all around are talking about severe storms, but the National Weather Service is forecasting sunshine and winds here today, with temps dropping dramatically this evening. Today’s high: 72-ish. Tonight’s low: 42-ish. Thursday’s high is only 58. To track the weather anywhere in the US, click here.
