Recent Posts
Turn back time this weekend
Ever wondered if you could turn back time like Cher? You can do so this weekend, at 2 am on Sunday Nov. 5. Residents of most states will want to move their clocks back an hour when they go to bed this Saturday. Two states — Hawaii and Arizona — don’t observe daylight saving time. […]
Police blotter: Oct. 25-31
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 231025011 Larceny 20008 W Catawba Av 02:35:38 10/25/23 CLO Circle K 231026103 Larceny Vehicle 18601 Old Statesville Rd 20:54:00 10/26/23 CLO Dahl, Christine 231029050 B&E Vehicle 19507 W Catawba Av 11:39:57 10/29/23 CLO Sundance Grooming Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB […]
Early Voting: Today, tomorrow, Saturday and it’s done
Nov. 2. Early Voting continues today at Cornelius Town Hall and 19 sites around the county, including Cornelius Town Hall, Davidson Town Hall and the North County Library in Huntersville. Hours are 8 am to 7:30 pm through tomorrow. On Saturday Nov. 4, the final day of Early Voting, the EV locations will open at […]
Halloween chill in the air
Oct. 31. Look for temps today to be 30 degrees below yesterday, plus there’s a freeze warning tonight, but don’t worry too much about rain. Tuesday/Halloween: 40% chance of rain, mainly before 3 pm. High around 52; nearer 40 during trick-or-treat time Wednesday: Sunny, high near 51. Wind gusts as high as 23 mph. Night-time […]
Parks & Rec seeks citizen input, listening sessions on Nov. 2
Oct. 27. The Town of Cornelius Parks and Recreation Dept. will hold special meetings Thursday Nov. 2 to gather input on park and greenway needs. A new plan will identify current and emerging needs and allow the town to refine and develop its parks and greenways to help meet those needs over the next several […]
Weekend Weather
Oct. 27. We’re in for summer-like temps for the next several days—through Monday—but it gets cooler Tuesday (Halloween), way cooler Wednesday when a high of 52 is expected. In case you’re curious, it will get to 34 in Nome, Alaska on Wednesday. Friday: Some clouds, then sunny, high 79-80. Saturday: Sunny, high near 82. Sunday: […]
Police blotter: Oct. 18-24
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 231019052 Larceny 21501 Hickory St 10:35:21 10/19/23 ASN Electriforce 231020061 Larceny 19621 Statesville Rd 12:17:19 10/20/23 ASN NAPA Auto Parts 231021002 Fraud 10219 Squire’S Way 00:40:27 10/21/23 ASN Lin, You 231021055 Fraud 21400 Townwood Dr 15:14:00 10/21/23 CLO Thompson, Amy […]
Election 2023: 14 CMS at-large candidates
Oct. 26. By Dave Vieser. While much attention is being focused on local town elections, voters will also have the opportunity to cast their ballots for school board members, as well as a school bond proposal. School Board Voters can select as many as three candidates running for the CMS School Board in a non-partisan […]
A section of Mt. Zion Community Cemetery will be consecrated for Catholics
Oct. 25. Father John Putnam from St. Mark Roman Catholic Church will consecrate a section in Mt. Zion Community Cemetery to open up burial spaces for the Catholic community. A crucifix will be placed in the middle of the Catholic section which will include 275 graves, according to John Kepner, owner/president of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home […]
CPD getting new SUVs
Oct. 24. By Dave Vieser. More than $500,000 will be spent this fall on new vehicles for the Cornelius Police Dept. The latest acquisition involves the purchase of five new Dodge Durango SUVs at a total cost of $255,186 from Ilderton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of High Point. In September, the town authorized the purchase […]
