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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 […]
Police Blotter: Dec. 11-17
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 241211012 Disturbance 20420 W Catawba Av 02:24:00 12/11/24 CAA Golds Gym 241211044 B&E Vehicle 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr 09:27:00 12/11/24 ASN Jeffrey McKahan 241212042 B&E Commercial 19330 HM Junker Dr 12:33:00 12/12/24 ASN James Okuda 241212048 B&E Commercial 9208 Westmoreland […]
EarthTalk: Attention cranberry sauce lovers
Dear EarthTalk: Is climate change decimating the cranberry industry? —D.K., Chico, CA Dec. 20. Cranberries are a vital crop in the U.S., deeply intertwined with the nation’s agricultural economy and cultural identity. Grown predominantly in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Wisconsin, cranberries significantly contribute to regional economies. However, the industry now faces growing challenges due to […]
Weekend weather, Christmas outlook
Dec. 20. After a spring tease Wednesday, it feels like winter again, and that will be the case through the sunny weekend ahead. Christmas Day will be warmer with showers possible. Friday: 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 3 pm and 5 pm. Partly sunny, high near 53. Overnight low around 32. Saturday: Sunny, […]
Pneumonia cases increasing in Mecklenburg: What to do
Dec. 20. After low levels of detected infections since 2019, pneumonia infections have increased in the United States since late spring. Mecklenburg County Public Health is monitoring 12 potential outbreaks of suspected pneumonia involving school-based settings. Dr. Bonnie Coyle, Mecklenburg County Public Health medical director, said all residents should stay up to date with vaccines, […]
Cornelius in the NC Senate: One town, two senators
Dec. 18. By Dave Vieser. The two state senators representing Cornelius—Republican Vickie Sawyer and Democrat Mujtaba Mohammed—make decisions in Raleigh which could have more impact on our lives than those made in Washington, DC. Both scored big victories in November’s elections: Sawyer received approximately 67 percent of the vote, while Mohammed took it all as […]
