🌱 Patch AM: Why did Cornelius fire this police officer after an internal probe?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did Cornelius fire this police officer after an internal probe?
• How did Hough High land in USA TODAY's Super 25 rankings?

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Officer Fired After Internal Investigation (corneliustoday.com) — A former Cornelius police officer was recently fired following an internal investigation into conduct violations, with town officials citing rules on unbecoming conduct and unsatisfactory performance. The dismissal is connected to an outside criminal case involving his girlfriend, a Mooresville officer, though he denies involvement and says he may pursue legal action against the town.
   

• High school football scores: Tracking this week's Super 25 games (centraloregondaily.com) — Cornelius gets a nod on the national stage with Hough High School ranked No. 25 in USA TODAY's Super 25 football list. The piece mainly tracks big-name matchups nationwide, but it's a reminder that a local program is competing among the country's elite.
   

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Saturday August 29
• Wellness on The Square →
  Lincoln County Calendar, 1 Court Square, Lincolnton
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  Davidson Calendar, Gethsemane Baptist Church of Lake Norman 565 Jetton Street, Davidson
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• Davidson's Music & Makers: Doubting Thomas →
  The Crazy Pig in Davidson, 402 S Main St, Davidson
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• Music & Makers →
  Davidson Town Hall, 251 South 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
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• MS Musical Auditions
  Pine Lake Preparatory Mooresville, NC 28115
• Farmer's Market →
  Lincoln County Calendar, 225 W. Water Street, Lincolnton
  8:00 am
• PVES PTO_Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
  Mooresville Graded School District Mooresville, NC 28115
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• Board of Education Meeting
  Mooresville Graded School District Mooresville, NC 28115
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🗞 Nearby News

Davidson

• Winners Announced for the 2026 Honey Beer Competition (beerconnoisseur.com)
• CMS hosts initial Cambridge Symposium at Hopewell (lakenormanpublications.com)
• After roller-coaster season, Tyler Reddick confident as NASCAR's Chase approaches (usatoday.com)

Huntersville

• Mooresville Arts hosts two themed exhibits now through September (lakenormanpublications.com)
• Mooresville mayor expected to discuss transition plan at September meeting (wbtv.com)
• Associate Veterinarian (ufl.edu)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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