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Gift cards needed for Cornelius’ 2023 Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays
Nov. 15. The 2023 Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays program with the Cornelius Police Department is underway. The Police Department has had a great response from people requesting to sponsor a family for its Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays program and is no longer accepting sponsors. If you would like to still help, the Police Department will be […]
Public invited to comment on proposed improvements to NC 73
Nov. 13. The NC Department of Transportation is holding two meetings tomorrow to discuss proposed projects to widen a section of Sam Burr Road. Specifically, a project would widen N.C. 73 to a four-lane divided roadway and another would improve the I-77/N.C. 73 interchange. These projects would affect neighborhoods and traffic in Lake Norman. The drop-in style meetings will […]
Police blotter: Nov. 1-7
Nov. 9. Incidents, arrests and citations reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 231102071 Fraud 20301 W Catawba Av 16:07:00 11/02/23 ASN Ipex USA, LLC 231103041 Fraud 18674 Oakhurst Blvd 11:04:16 11/03/23 CLO Purcell, Alison 231106052 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 13:13:27 11/06/23 CAA Ulta Beauty Arrests Arrest Charge […]
Veteran’s Day plans in Cornelius
Nov. 9. Join the Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza for this year’s annual, family-friendly program honoring military veterans and those currently serving in our Armed Forces. This year’s keynote speaker will be General Carlton W. Fulford Jr., USMC (Ret.). There will also be musical […]
No newsletter Friday
Nov. 8. In observance of Veterans Day, we will not be mailing the newsletter on Friday. It will resume its regular schedule on Monday, Nov. 13. We thank all US veterans for their service.
Davidson urges citizens practice water conservation
Nov. 8. The Town of Davidson is “strongly encouraging’ all residents to consider voluntary conservation activities in light of Stage 1 drought conditions which require the first phase of operational adjustments at Duke Energy’s hydroelectric facilities and Charlotte Water. Click here for water conservation tips from Charlotte Water. There is no rain expected until Friday […]
A $2.5 billion bond referendum for CMS is on the ballot
Nov. 7. By Dave Vieser. A $2.5 billion bond referendum which would fund 30 high-priority CMS projects is on the ballot in Cornelius and throughout Mecklenburg County. Included in the bonds would be funds for a new Cornelius Elementary School. The projects are designed to improve educational environments, offer more academic options, alleviate overcrowding, and […]
Cornelius Sample Ballot
Nov. 7. To find your sample ballot in any town in Mecklenburg County, Click on View My Sample Ballot under Quick Links on the Mecklenburg Board of Elections web site (vote.mecknc.gov). Then punch in your street address. Click here for Cornelius.
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Try to repair broken one vs. buy new
Nov. 6. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy will offer the community his advice for various appliances monthly. When our appliances fail, it can stop us in your tracks because we’ve come to rely on them. […]
Weekend weather: Welcome warmth!
Nov. 3. The January-like temps are ending, and a warmer, sunny weekend is in store. There’s no rain in sight at least through Thursday next week. Friday: Sunny, high near 61. Calmer wind. Saturday: Sunny, high near 68. Calm wind. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 71. Monday: Sunny, high near 70. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high […]
