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Five commissioners, mayor sworn in, along with a couple farewells

Dec. 5. By Dave Vieser. To borrow a line from a famous Beatles song, it was “Hello, Goodbye” at Monday’s Cornelius Town Board meeting, as three commissioners began their two-year terms and three stepped down. No change on top First, where there wasn’t any change at the top of the town’s elected officials. Mayor Woody […]

Nantz Road is to the left in this site plan

Convenience store coming to W. Catawba at Nantz

Dec. 5. By Dave Vieser. Almost five years to the day after rezoning was first approved by the town, site work has begun on a retail/convenience store complex on the east side of West Catawba opposite Nantz Road. Convenience Development Partners, with offices in South Carolina and Florida, is the developer. “We have finally started […]

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Mayor, commissioners will be sworn in tonight

Dec. 4. By Dave Yochum. The local election process will draw to a close five months after it began when five commissioners and the mayor are sworn in at the Town Board meeting tonight. Starting with the mayor: Woody Washam; his wife Sharon will hold the Bible for his fourth swearing in as mayor. Mayor […]

The Docksiders, Yacht Rock tribute

Weekly calendar Dec. 4-10: Menorah Lighting, LKN Orchestra at Cain Center and more

Calendar Sponsors Wednesday, Dec. 6 Stocks for Tots 6:30-8:30 pm |Dec. 6.  Join the stars of auto racing at the 25th annual Stocks for Tots. This fun and fundraising event is your chance to mingle with motorsport greats, get autographs, and make a difference in the lives of children. Net proceeds benefit local child abuse […]

Roundabouts, tolls, restricted access

Roundabouts on Hwy. 21 will be completed in Winter 2027

Dec. 1. By Dave Vieser. Work will finally begin inMarch on two new roundabouts at the Catawba Avenue/Hwy. 21 intersection just east of I-77. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded a $14.6 million contract to the Caton Construction Group of Charlottesville, Va. to perform the work. When the traffic circles are completed, […]

Light show set to music in Davidson | Photo: Cornelius Today

Christmas in Davidson continues tonight and tomorrow, N. Meck Holiday Parade is Saturday

Dec. 1. There are two more nights for Christmas in Davidson, one of the most popular holiday events in Lake Norman. It runs from 6 pm to 9 pm tonight and Saturday. There are holiday light shows, roving entertainers, a live nativity and live music, not to mention shopping in all the stores. Sadly enough, […]

Lighted Boat Parade. Photo | Visit Lake Norman

What’s happening in December and beyond

Friday, Dec. 1 – Saturday, Dec. 2 Christmas in Davidson 6-9 pm | Nov. 20-Dec. 2. Guests can expect to enjoy a Holiday light show, roving entertainment, live nativity scene, bubble snowflakes, gifts from the artisan village, a children’s craft area and more. Downtown Davidson. Friday, Dec.1 Cornelius Youth Orchestras 7:30 pm | Dec. 1. […]

Woody Washam

Washam looks to the future as fourth term begins Monday

Nov. 30. By Dave Yochum. Woody Washam says he is “excited and very optimistic” about his upcoming fourth term as mayor which officially begins at his swearing-in ceremony Monday, Dec. 4 at Town Hall. Also being sworn in: Two incumbents and three newcomers to the Town Board. “I plan to renew and enhance our efforts […]

The Big Day at the Lake float | Photo by Jan Black

Weekender Nov. 30 – Dec. 3: Christmas in Davidson, Santa Paws in the Park, NoMeck Parade and more

Calendar Sponsors Through Sunday, Dec. 31 Downtown Holiday Light Spectacular 5:30 pm | Nov. 27-Dec. 31. Orchestrated light show set to music on the lawn at Town Hall, 413 N. Main St., Mooresville. Through Sunday, Dec. 3 A Doll’s House: Part 2 Check website for times | Nov. 29- Dec. 3. In the 1879 debut […]

Jeff Tarte at a Newsmakers Breakfast

Jeff Tarte will run for NC Auditor in 2024

Nov. 29. Former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte, a Cornelius resident, plans to run in the GOP primary for State Auditor in March. Tarte is a former mayor of Cornelius and the incoming chair of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. Background As a state senator he authored legislation that required the six largest departments in […]