Cornelius
Cornelius Police searching for assault with a weapon suspects
July 6. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, at approximately 4:15 a.m., Cornelius Police responded to an assault with a weapon call at 19525 S. Hill Street. Officers located the male victim with a gunshot wound to his abdomen and he was transported to CMC Main. His injuries have been reported as non-life-threatening. Police are searching […]
Cornelius family completes unique voyage
July 6. By Dave Vieser. Angela Katsavavakis, Chris Del Negro and their son, Sebastian, who live in Antiquity, recently completed the trip of a lifetime: America’s Great Loop. It’s a 6,000-mile journey that circumnavigates the eastern part of the U.S. and Canada, cruising up the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, through the New York State canals, into […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations July 2
Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition 200625149 Larceny Vehicle 19824 Washam St 21:49:49 06/25/20 CLO 200626016 B&E Residential 20346 Middletown Rd 03:16:32 06/26/20 CAA 200626045 B&E Vehicle 20361 Enclave Oaks Ct 09:40:20 06/26/20 ASN 200626063 Larceny 20125 N Main St 11:50:11 06/26/20 ASN 200626124 B&E Vehicle 19000 Jetton Rd 16:30:08 06/26/20 ASN 200626148 B&E […]
Chief outlines use of force, chemical agents, choke holds
By Dave Yochum. As turmoil and unrest continue around the country, the Cornelius Police Dept., appears to be an oasis of calm in a small town. This, after a peaceful protest that drew some 400 people to the steps of the police station unaware that one of the last Confederate statues in Mecklenburg County stood […]
Autumn Care resident, healthy at 106, was 4 during 1918 epidemic
July 1. Brigit Velletta, born in Manhattan, raised in Brooklyn and now living at Autumn Care in Cornelius, turned 106 years old on May 24. She has three sons, nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Son Sal and daughter-in-law Terry Velletta, both 75, live in Cornelius. Terry explains that Sal Sr. passed away in 1978. She […]
A gap year for Big Day at the Lake, but need remains
By Dave Yochum. For the past 16 years, July has been an important time of year for hundreds of Lake Norman Boat Hosts, volunteers and mentors in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, not to mention literally thousands of at risk kids in and around Charlotte. It’s time for Big Day at the Lake, […]
New vision for fire department relies on full-timers
June 29. By Dave Vieser. The town is gearing up to staff its two fire stations with full-time staffers, transitioning from part-time and volunteers who once chased the firetrucks in private vehicles to the fires. The new Cornelius Town budget, which was approved on June 18, includes $186,930 to initiate the transition from part-time to […]
Six Hikes, Ten Miles
June 26. By Emily Paton. This summer is the perfect time to try some new trails, and there are options close to home. Try these six footpaths within ten miles of Cornelius, and don’t forget to pack your sunscreen, bug spray, and helmet if applicable; leashed pets and bikes permitted unless noted otherwise. At all […]
Movies under the stars
June 26. Drive-in movies are happening at Oak Street Mill in Old Cornelius Friday and Saturday evening at 8:55 pm when Bella Love screens “SING,” the 108 minute animated feature about one koala’s hope to save his theater with a talent show. Park between 8:15 pm and 8:45 pm. Tickets can be purchased from Bella […]
COVID-19 outbreak at Autumn Care under control
By David Yochum. No one could have foreseen what was going to happen this spring at Autumn Care, the 102-bed nursing home on the Senior Campus at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, the historic congregation just south of downtown Cornelius. Since March, a total of 20 elderly residents of Autumn Care died from COVID-19 in […]
