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Peninsula Community Foundation collecting new coats for Helene victims in Buncombe, Avery counties
Oct. 16. The Peninsula Community Foundation is partnering with two organizations, Eblen Charities in Asheville and High Country Charitable Foundation in Banner Elk, for a winter coat drive. Eblen is serves hard hit Buncombe County and High Country is serving Avery County. PCF will send half of the coats to Asheville and the other half […]
Coffee Chat on public safety Oct. 17
Oct. 16. The Cornelius Police and Fire chiefs will deliver an update on public safety Oct. 17 at Barley Market. There will be time for questions for Town staff and elected officials. The one-hour event will begin at 6 pm.
Helene-related death toll in NC nearing 100
Oct. 15. As of last night, 95 Tropical Storm Helene-related deaths have been confirmed in North Carolina by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. The number is expected to continue to rise over the coming days. A total of 13 shelters are open in Western North Carolina supporting over 560 people. Ways to donate or […]
Beware of hurricane-related scams
Oct. 15. As ne’er-do-wells ramp up their online fraud efforts in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene, October happens to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina. “Storms like Helene offer prime opportunities for cybercriminals looking to take advantage of others during a crisis situation when they may have their guard down,” said Gov. Roy […]
Davidson Police respond to complaint about severely injured deer
Oct. 14. Davidson Police euthanized a severely injured deer on Griffith Street last Thursday, resulting in a complaint from an eyewitness who said it was unnecessary. Davidson Police responded, saying the deer had broken hips and legs: “An investigation took place regarding the incident including review of the body-worn camera (BWC) footage, which captured a […]
Three weeks later, still no accommodation for pedestrians on W. Catawba
Oct. 14. By Dave Vieser. It looks like pedestrians and cyclists are out of luck when it comes to getting a walkway on West Catawba in front of the Junker apartment project site where White House Gardens used to be. Three weeks have gone by since Cornelius Today first reported on this problem, yet there […]
Register for town-wide Halloween decorations contest
Oct. 14. Tomorrow is the last day to enter the town-wide Halloween decorating contest. Whether your house is fun and festive or spooky and scary, it’s free to enter. Registration, which ends Oct. 15, is open to Cornelius residents only. Rules and regs: Entry registrations must be received no later than October 15. Contest is for […]
Weekly calendar: Oct. 14-20: Artist showcase, Jim Messina, more music, movies
Wednesday, Oct. 16 Family Month activities 6-7 pm | Oct. 16. Learn from experts as they discuss important topics that impact families. There will be an adult session led by Keyasia Downs on “Suicide/Crisis Prevention, Signs and Support” and one for adolescents/young adults lead by Chanda Scott on “Suicide Prevention.” Q&A will follow. Dinner will […]
20 Years: A look back
Oct. 14. Cornelius has transitioned from native inhabitants, to a strictly agrarian community, to a mill town, to a lake town, to a full-fledged suburb and now something approaching a junior metropolis. Cornelius Today has only been part of the past 20 years, so here’s a look back 20 years upon our 20th anniversary in […]
Police on the lookout for suspect in early-morning car chase
Oct.11. Police are looking for one of four individuals involved in a chase that began in Iredell County and ended in Davidson Landing at 4 am today. Mooresville Police Department pursued a vehicle south on I-77 into Mecklenburg County via exit 30 where the vehicle later crashed and the occupants fled. Three juvenile suspects were […]
