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Town Board will hold first meeting of ’25 tonight, with police promotions on the agenda
Jan. 6. The Cornelius Police Dept. will be in the spotlight at tonight’s Town Board meeting, the first in 2025. Several members of the department will be recognized for their recent promotions, while the town board will also consider the acceptance of a $100,000 anonymous donation. The $100,000 donation to the department breaks new ground […]
Security bollards have been under consideration by CPD
Jan. 3. By Dave Yohum. Bollards and other pedestrian safety measures for large-scale public events have been under consideration in Cornelius even before the New Year’s tragedy in New Orleans. Large-scale events here take place either in parks, or downtown near the Cain Center for the Arts where Catawba Avenue can be closed to traffic. […]
Weekend Weather: Wintry
Jan. 3. January will feel like January all weekend with sun and chilly temps Friday and Saturday and a mixed bag Sunday—but, alas, no snow. Friday: Gradually becoming sunny, high near 51. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Overnight low around 24. . Saturday: Sunny, high near 41. West wind 7 to 9 […]
Police blotter: Dec 18-24
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 241218010 B&E Commercial 9208 Westmoreland Rd 05:28:42 12/18/24 CAA Uhaul 241218021 Damage Property 9213 Westmoreland Rd 07:34:00 12/18/24 ASN A B Tire and Auto 241218035 Fraud 1018 South St 12:09:00 12/18/24 ASN Kristia Chatham 241218038 Fraud 15528 Crossing Gate Dr […]
Town budget survey concludes tomorrow
Dec. 30. Tomorrow is the last day to complete the town’s annual budget survey online. The municipal budget includes funding for operational and capital projects throughout the fiscal year. Ultimately, the town budget determines about one-third of the property tax rate, with the county responsible for the remainder. It takes about five minutes to complete. […]
No newsletter Tuesday through Thursday
Dec. 30. Our ankle monitors are coming off one last time this year at Business Today/Cornelius Today, so there will be no newsletter Tuesday through Friday. The newsletter will resume on Friday. Happy New Year!
Coach Walsh is 2024 Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care Coach of the Year
Dec. 27. The Lake Norman Little League has recognized Briaan Walsh as the 2024 Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care Coach of the Year. The award includes a $2,000 donation from Novant Health-GoHealth to the league’s general fund in honor of Walsh. Quotable “Coaches like Brian challenge and encourage young athletes in ways that build character and […]
Citizens, businesses can assist Fire Dept.
The 2025 Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue Fund Drive is under way and mailings have been sent out throughout town. The department, which has served the town and surrounding communities since 1951, is a 501c4 organization that relies on contributions from the town, Mecklenburg County and MEDIC as well as contributions from residents and businesses. It responded […]
Weekend weather, New Year’s Day outlook
Dec. 27. Looking ahead to New Year’s Day, the weather will be perfect, but this weekend is another story. Friday: Showers and rain, high near 41. Overnight low around 40. Saturday: Showers, high near 53. Overnight low around 53. Sunday: Showers, T-storms, high near 66. Overnight low around 46. Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 62. […]
Holiday closings, garbage pick up
Dec. 23. The Cornelius Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday,Dec. 24; Wednesday, Dec. 25; and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library All locations and book drops will close at 8 pm today and remain closed Dec. 24-26. Branches will reopen on Friday, Dec. 27. Garbage collection There is no pick-up on Christmas Day nor […]
