first responders
LKN ramps remain open to First Responders only
Oct. 4. Access to the lake via Duke Energy managed access areas and boat ramps remains closed to public use. Access areas should only be used by law enforcement, emergency and first responders. According to Police Chief David Baucom, first responders can access them but no one else due to storm-related concerns. “As conditions change […]
Firefighters, police officers recognized by LKN Chamber
Oct. 20. Police officers and firefighters from Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were honored by The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce at the annual Public Safety luncheon at Northstone Country Club this week. Cornelius Lt. Sam Rivers, Cornelius-Lemley Fire Department Officer Matthew Piwowar, Cornelius Police Department Davidson Deputy Chief Kevin Goveia, Davidson Fire Department Corporal Nicholas […]
6 first responders receive Public Safety awards from LKN Chamber
Oct. 25. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recently honored six first responders from Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville at their annual Public Safety Luncheon. The most outstanding officer from each North Mecklenburg department was selected by their respective chief. The 2021 winners were: Cpl. Bradley Nichols, Cornelius Police Department; Cpl. Anthony Better, Davidson Police Department; […]
Flags at half-staff in honor of firefighters who died in the line of duty
Oct. 4. Flags at NC and federal facilities are at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. honors those lost in the line of duty.of the many firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. “Today we honor the fallen firefighters across our country who […]
Town takes another step toward full-time fire dept.
Dec. 22. The Cornelius Town Board has officially started the process of hiring six full-time firefighters by adopting a work agreement between the fire department and the full-timers. Following a study conducted over the past two years, the Town has determined that full-time firefighters are necessary to adequately provide fire and emergency medical services. The […]
