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Labor Day closings, waste pick-up, newsletter schedule
Aug. 29. Town Hall will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observation of Labor Day. Waste will not be collected on Monday. Collection will take place on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. The Town Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 6 pm. The Cornelius Today/Business Today newsletter will not be […]
New volunteer opportunities at Ada Jenkins Center
Aug. 28. The Ada Jenkins Center has expanded with two new after-school programs to help area families, which means new volunteer opportunities: Drop In and Volunteer any or all weekdays, Sept. 9-24. Tutors/mentors are needed for the K-5 students in the LEARN Works afterschool program. The volunteer shift includes a brief orientation about the program, […]
Cain rezoning on Tuesday Town Board agenda
Aug. 28. By Dave Vieser. A somewhat unusual rezoning request is on the Cornelius Town Board agenda the Tuesday after Labor Day. Specifically, town commissioners are being asked to approve conditional zoning for a 3/4 acre plot on the south side of Catawba Avenue west of the Cain Center which currently contains three vintage homes. […]
Here Comes the Bus is super helpful
The CMS Here Comes the Bus app is a free bus tracking system. Download the app to have access to the real-time location of your student’s bus on a map, as well as its scheduled and actual arrival times at the assigned stop and school. Here Comes the Bus uses GPS data and an easy-to-use, […]
You might notice more traffic today
Aug. 26. It’s back to school today for more than 140,000 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students and 19,000 staff members. You’ll see an increase in traffic with 900 CMS buses hitting the road for the first time since June. Students eligible for buses: Cornelius Elementary: 398 or 71.8 percent of those enrolled. JV Washam Elementary: 579 or […]
Bailey Road: Relief may be in sight
Aug. 26. What about the traffic volume on Bailey Road, where both Bailey Middle and Hough High are located? Between buses, students driving to and from school and carpooling, not to mention a variety of residential developments including Bailey’s Glen, Bailey is a real challenge on school days. The town has hired consulting firm Kimley […]
EarthTalk: Coming clean about pesticides on food
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the most effective way to remove pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables that I buy at the supermarket? —R.L.J., Kansas City, KS Aug. 23. For decades, pesticides have been a vital tool for farmers to ensure that their harvests aren’t overgrown by weeds or eaten by pests. As a result, pesticides remain […]
Weekend Weather
Aug. 23. This amazing streak of cooler, drier weather continues this weekend, but summer temps (and humidity) return Monday. Friday: Sunny and dry, high near 81. Saturday: Sunny, dry high near 84 Sunday: Sunny, high near 87. Monday: Sunny, high near 91. Humidity returns. Tuesday: Sunny, high near 93. Wednesday: Sunny, high near 94. Thursday: […]
Know a young actor? Check this out
Aug. 22. Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company is seeking energetic and imaginative youth for a November production of “Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr: the Musical.” Who: Youth actors between 10 and 18 are encouraged to audition. When: —Wednesday Sept 4, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm —Saturday Sept. 7, 10 am-noon Where: Cain Center for the Arts Details: Come […]
Police Blotter: Aug. 14-20
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240820101 Assault 17236 Green Dolphin Ln 17:16:54 08/20/24 ACT Victor Glenn/Anthony Prentice 240820042 Damage Property 20301 Val Cir 08:37:03 08/20/24 ACT John Benjamin 240820011 B&E Commercial 19905 W Catawba Av 03:23:00 08/20/24 ASN Apotheca 240819030 B&E Commercial 17811 Statesville Rd […]
