Cornelius News
Go to Town Hall 9 am to 4 pm to support Western NC relief operation
Oct. 2. Cornelius Police have resumed accepting donations for victims of Tropical Storm Helene, but due to the amount of donations, the relief operation has been moved to the Community Room in Town Hall. The collection operation is open from 9 am to 4 pm today through Friday. Volunteer Volunteers are needed 9 am to […]
Beware of fraudsters in aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene
Oct. 2. In the midst of a natural disaster of epic proportions, know that there are cheaters out there. “It is unfathomable that scammers will try to profit from the devastation caused by a natural disaster, but fraudsters will stop at nothing to fill their pockets,” said U.S. Attorney Dena King. She said the public […]
Unprecedented disaster: Resources are pouring in
Oct. 1. Police departments, businesses and churches are rushing emergency supplies into Western North Carolina in an unprecedented response to an unprecedented tragedy. Cornelius Police took five loads of emergency supplies to flood victims in Boone, Sparta, Newland and Black Mountain, but they’re on pause right now, in part because of the overwhelming response from […]
A month of fun: October is here with lots of things to do and Halloween, too
Tuesday, Oct. 1 Davidson’s National Night Out 5-7 pm | Oct. 1. National Night Out (NNO) is an annual crime prevention and community-building event sponsored by the Davidson Police Department to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-resident partnerships, and neighborhood cohesiveness. This year’s event promises a festive atmosphere with music, family-friendly activities, educational opportunities […]
Donation locations added for McDowell County Emergency Supply Center
Oct. 1. More local businesses are serving as collection sites for emergency items needed in flood-devastated McDowell County. They effort, organized by John Hettwer of Payroll Plus, continues for the next several days. Non-perishable food is most needed. Payroll Plus HCM – Cornelius (8:30 am – 6:00 pm) 19300 Statesville Road Southwire (Main Lobby) – […]
Home badly damaged as tree falls; how to donate on a statewide basis
Sept. 30. A massive tree fell and struck the home of long-time residents Jennifer and Edward Hahn on Magnolia Estates Drive during the height of Tropical Storm Helene’s passage through Lake Norman. The couple said no one was injured, although Jennifer was home at the time. She heard a crashing noise as the tree broke […]
More water, supplies leaving today from Cornelius for Western NC
Sept. 30. By Dave Yochum. Drinking water is pouring into Western North Carolina from Cornelius and Lake Norman where countless people are pulling together for victims of Tropical Storm Helene. Yesterday truckloads and trailer loads of water and supplies left from the Cornelius Police Station and Payroll Plus on Statesville. Helene left behind a wide […]
Weekly Calendar Sept. 30-Oct. 6: Film, festival, music and more
Monday, Sept. 30 Traditional Series: Irish Masters 7:30 PM – 9 pm | Sept. 30. An Irish extravaganza, John Doyle’s Irish-American Music Masters, five wonderful musicians with shared Irish/American roots, led by the Grammy-nominated John Doyle. $25. For tickets, call the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. […]
11 confirmed dead, 280 state roads closed as supplies flow to Western NC
Sept. 29. Critical supplies are starting to reach Western North Carolina communities hit hard by devastating Hurricane Helene as crews make progress toward restoring power and cell phone service and repairing roads. Food, water and other needs are also being airlifted by the North Carolina National Guard into counties across Western North Carolina. Cellphone providers […]
Letter From Banner Elk: Devastation, isolation
Sept 29. As of 8 pm Saturday, 10 North Carolinians have lost their lives due to Helene, according to Gov. Roy Cooper. Swiftwater and helicopter rescue crews have rescued more than 200 people since Thursday. North Carolina residents trying to connect with family members may call NC 211 (or 1-888-892-1162 if calling from outside the […]
