Mooresville, Huntersville police seek robbery suspect
Huntersville and Mooresville police are looking for a man suspected of attempting to rob Fifth/Third Bank branches in both towns on Friday, May 23. At just before 11 a.m., a black male, age 35-45 years old and weighing approximately 200 pounds attempted to rob a Fifth/Third branch at 329 N. Main St. in Mooresville. Then, at about 12:20 p.m., a man of similar description robbed a Fifth/Third branch at 500 Gilead Road in Huntersville.
The suspect was wearing tinted glasses, had facial hear and was wearing a black knit hat, a black zip-up hooded jacket and dark cargo-style pants.
Anyone with information is asked to call Mooresville-South Iredell Crime Stoppers at 704-658-9056 or the Mooresville Police Department at 704-664-3311, or Sgt. Scott Gardner of the Huntersville Police Department at 704-464-5400.
Huntersville may relax stormwater standards
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- Ten years ago, in response to the impact Huntersville's fast and furious development was having on the region's water quality, the town — working with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services — adopted a set of demanding guidelines designed to decrease the incidents of soil displacement caused by water runoff.
Cornelius board still short one member
CORNELIUS, N.C. -- Since Lynette Rinker was elevated from her commission seat to mayor to replace now State Senator Jeff Tarte in January, a handful of Cornelius residents have accused the town board of foot-dragging in its process to replace her.
Huntersville tax rate looks to hold steady
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- Huntersville budget looks to maintain current tax rate
Davidson programs look to save lives
DAVIDSON, N.C. -- More than 30 citizens this month completed a 90-minute training session offered by Davidson Lifeline, a citizen-led and town-supported suicide prevention committee.
Memorial Day events planned
Salutes to sacrifice and celebrations of service are on tap Memorial Day weekend in north Mecklenburg.
Shirley's Angels raises $5,000
Shirley's Angels, a local non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and providing hope for those diagnosed with breast cancer, hosted its first annual Shirley's Angels "Check Your Headlights" 5K Charity Run/Walk on Saturday, May 11. More than 300 runners and walkers participated in the inaugural event, raising nearly $5,000 to help support women and men going through breast cancer, from diagnosis to survivors.
Woman's Club awards $36,000 in donations
The North Mecklenburg Woman's Club announced the distribution of more than $36,000 raised in the previous 12-month period during its annual meeting at Northstone Country Club on May 7.
Home delivery of a different kind
Labor pains push plans aside as baby is born at home.
Little Jaclyn Rose just couldn't wait.
Despite months of preparation stemming from a previous close call, and a flexible assortment of well-designed, carefully choreographed game plans factoring in time, distance, hospital arrangements and intricate details for all those involved, Jaclyn Kopstein's entry into this world last Thursday morning didn't go as scheduled.
Out-of-town calls causing a state of confusion
Georgia group using 'Hope House' name to solicit funds here.
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- What's in a name?
When it involves a charitable organization giving once-homeless women and children the first real home they've had in a very long time, that name represents the reputation of the entity.
Or when that name is tied to an organization committed to protecting and helping victims of domestic and sexual abuse, it is a reflection of the group's integrity.
Soup Kitchen needs bag lunch supplies
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen is about to embark on its summertime program that provides free lunches to hundreds of children who will not be receiving free or reduced lunches at school. Volunteers will be packing an anticipated 11,000 bag lunches throughout the summer months, and Angels and Sparrows Executive Director and founder Sandy Tilley is asking for donations that will allow her to extend her ministry beyond the soup kitchen's walls.
