🌱 Patch AM: Why Cornelius police fired a new officer after a camera misuse case

Good day Cornelius! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Cornelius police fired a new officer after a camera misuse case
• Cornelius veterans: see who's leading Post 86 this year
• Cornelius Hough stars chase Big 22 honors and $10,000 for school

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cornelius officer terminated after partner used cameras to track ex-wife (wsoctv.com) — Cornelius residents should know a recently hired town police officer was fired after an internal investigation linked his girlfriend's alleged misuse of Mooresville license plate cameras to tracking his ex-wife. The department cited a policy violation but, under state law, has not released detailed findings, while the former officer denies involvement and is weighing possible legal action.
   

• Post 86 installs new officers for 104th year (lakenormanpublications.com) — American Legion Post 86 in Cornelius is marking its 104th year by swearing in new officers to lead the 2026–27 operating year. The post also reminds local veterans they're welcome at its monthly dinner meetings, held the first Thursday evening of each month on Legion Street.
   

• Several NC State junior targets in mix for prestigious Big 22 Player of the Year award (on3.com) — High school football standouts from Cornelius' Hough High are again in the running for WSOC-TV's Big 22 Player of the Year, a contest that awards $10,000 to the winner's school. Several NC State targets from across the Charlotte region, including Cornelius defensive backs, headline this year's junior and senior nominees.
   

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Thursday August 27
• Ice Cream Social
  Davidson Village Network 417 Windward Dr, Davidson, NC 28036
  1:00 pm
• Mooresville: DJ Night →
  Dive Bar Mooresville, 152 N Main St, Mooresville
  9:30 pm
Friday August 28
• $5 Dress Down
  Pine Lake Preparatory Mooresville, NC 28115
• HS Football V week 2 @ South Meck
  Community School of Davidson 8900 Park Rd, Charlotte
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Wellness on The Square →
  Lincoln County Calendar, 1 Court Square, Lincolnton
  7:00 am
• Heart of the Community Blood Drive →
  Davidson Calendar, Gethsemane Baptist Church of Lake Norman 565 Jetton Street, Davidson
  10:00 am
• Music & Makers →
  Davidson Town Hall, 251 South St, Davidson
  6:00 pm
• Davidson's Music & Makers: Doubting Thomas →
  The Crazy Pig in Davidson, 402 S Main St, Davidson
  6:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Grades 9-11 Yearbook Photos
  Pine Lake Preparatory Mooresville, NC 28115
  9:00 am
• EMIS Family/Title 1 Info Night
  Mooresville Graded School District Mooresville, NC 28115
  5:30 pm
• Planning Board →
  Davidson Calendar, Davidson Town Hall and Community Center - Room 120 251 South Street, Davidson
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What do you guys think we can do about photography laws, that allow woman, men, & children to be photographed or video taped in public spaces without consent?
  This includes places like community pools, beaches, and any space that is open to the public. (Nextdoor Glenridge Heritage Oakhur)

• TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for PT Truck unloader 7 am shift in Cornelius. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Future Opening: Overnight Custodian - Part Time Weekend / Fri - Sat: 12a - 6a in Cornelius. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cornelius here.

🗞 Nearby News

Davidson

• Going international: High school football team from Charlotte area to play game overseas (wbtv.com)
• 29-year-old casual dining chain closes 4 locations after acquisition (thestreet.com)

Huntersville

• Sheriff: Arrests made in connection with pair of break-ins at residential properties (iredellfreenews.com)
• Dirt Late Model Power Rankings: Bobby Pierce Remains On Top (floracing.com)
• Homes For Our Troops Launches 'Rebuilding Lives Through Mobility' Campaign in Partnership with TOYOTA RACING, BraunAbility and TRICON Garage (catchfence.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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