Politics
Open forum: Mayor Travis will field questions Dec. 11
Cornelius Mayor Chuck Travis will answer questions about the town, upcoming projects and transportation issues around town, including the notion of a “superstreet” for West Catawba between Jetton and Sam Furr Road. The Newsmakers Breakfast is Dec. 11 at The Peninsula Club. Hosted by Cornelius Today and Business Today, the forums are no-holds-barred question-and-answer sessions. […]
Dr. Mike Miltich wages campaign for Town Board
Dec. 1 More potential nominees for the fifth Cornelius Town Commissioner seat may emerge at tonight’s public meeting (7 p.m. at Town Hall), but support seems to be lining up behind Bruce Trimbur. One potential nominee from The Peninsula has pulled his hat out of the ring. Dr. Michael Miltich, the sixth-highest vote-getter in the 2013 elections, […]
Town Board will pick fifth commissioner Monday
At their Monday Dec. 15 meeting, Cornelius commissioners are expected to select a new commissioner to replace John Bradford, who was elected to the NC House in November. Monday will mark his final day on the Cornelius Town Board. Prior to the selection of their new commissioner, the board will formally recognize Bradford for his service to the town. […]
Thom Tillis returns to Cornelius for first press conference
Nov. 5 Sen.-elect Thom Tillis this morning returned to the chamber where he first served as an elected official a dozen years ago and told reporters from major news outlets that he might have been elected by “49 percent of the population but I represent 100 percent of the people.” A triumphant—and sleep-deprived—Tillis said he has […]
Bradford defeats Marcus in District 98 race
Democrat Natasha Marcus was calling opponent John Bradford to concede around 11:45 pm on Election Night. Republican John Bradford has a 55-45 percent lead over Democrat Natasha Marcus in the NC House District 98 race with nine out of 12 precincts reporting. Bradford has 11,478 votes to Marcus’ 9,491. There are 12 precincts in the district. Political […]
CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison will resign Thursday
Citing personal reasons, Heath E. Morrison will resign as superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on Thursday, Nov. 6. “I am exceptionally grateful to the Board of Education for giving me this opportunity and thank them for their leadership and support during my time as superintendent,” said Heath Morrison, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Please click here for a full statement […]
