Cornelius News
LKN ramps remain open to First Responders only
Oct. 4. Access to the lake via Duke Energy managed access areas and boat ramps remains closed to public use. Access areas should only be used by law enforcement, emergency and first responders. According to Police Chief David Baucom, first responders can access them but no one else due to storm-related concerns. “As conditions change […]
Peninsula Community Foundation establishes $25K matching fund for Helene donations
Oct. 4. The Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) has partnered with The Peninsula Club and the Peninsula Property Owners Association to help with relief efforts in Western Carolina. Anyone can donate and know that their donation will go to the right place. PCF will match any monetary donations made up to $25,000 for the Western Carolina […]
EarthTalk: What do bees know?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that bee populations are healthier in and around organic farms than elsewhere and if so, why? —Martin Mason, St. Louis, MO Oct.4. According to experts from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, bees are responsible for a third of the world’s food production. Flowering plants, which make up about […]
Town Board will vote on new retail project Monday
Oct. 4. By Dave Vieser. The final public hearing on the Catawba Commons retail project, planned for West Catawba just east of Chick-fil-A will be held Monday Oct. 7, beginning at 6 pm in Cornelius Town Hall. The project has received a recommendation for approval from the Town Planning Board but will also need […]
Lowe’s earns award from PETA for donations
Oct. 4. Mooresville-based Lowe’s has received a Compassionate Business Award from PETA in recognition of their donation of fencing materials to unchain dogs that are kept tethered outside. “With this charitable assistance from Lowe’s, PETA will be able to provide relief to dogs who would otherwise be forced to spend their entire lives languishing in […]
Weekender Oct. 3-6: Festivals, food trucks, magic and blessing of pets
Friday, Oct. 4 Ben Sollee Trio 7:30 pm | Oct. 4. Kentuckian Ben Sollee — cellist, songwriter and storyteller — has toured the globe performing his original music. Tickets: $25-45. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Ave. Film Screening: Cine Casual and WDAV Present Los Hermanos 7:30-10 pm | Oct. 4. In celebration of Hispanic […]
Helene update: Logistics are a challenge amidst devastation
Oct. 3. Relief efforts continue after Hurricane Helene killed at least 191 people in the Southeast. Tyler Beardsley, assistant town manager, said between Cornelius and Davidson, three trailer loads and four pickups filled with water were sent to Avery and Ashe counties yesterday. A relief effort organized by businessman John Hettwer has focused on McDowell […]
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 […]
