Washam
Jetton Road at Old Jetton has a bad left-hand punch
By Dave Yochum. Jetton Road—recently rebuilt from the ground up and restriped—may be in for some changes. The thoroughfare is popular with recreational cyclists and joggers, but there’s ongoing discussion on how to make it safe. Speaking at a Cornelius Town Board meeting in June, residents Bob Watson and Robbie Lowrance said the intersection of Old […]
Fathers know it’s best when someone else comes first
Whether it’s their God, wife or family, the most successful dads put someone else first. “The best thing a Dad can do is love his wife and work toward building a healthy marriage,” says Rev. Farrell Lemings, of Grace Covenant Church, one of the largest churches in Cornelius and North Mecklenburg. “You will never have […]
Mayor Travis will announce reelection bid June 26
June 19. Will Mayor Chuck Travis run unopposed for re-election this fall? It’s increasingly looking that way, but anything can happen in the next couple of weeks. Filing for the November elections opens July 6, and closes July 17. Cost to file: $12. Travis has hired political consultant Lawrence Shaheen of Carolina Political Consulting. He […]
Cornelius native Woody Washam seeks re-election
June 16. Cornelius Mayor Pro-Tem Woody Washam said he will file with the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections to seek re-election to the Cornelius Town Board. Washam has never voted for the I-77 toll plan. “I’ve worked hard to try to stop the NCDOT I-77 toll road project supporting resolutions calling for a 90-day moratorium […]
Cornelius to NCDOT: Tear Down This Contract
June 2. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board unanimously passed a strongly worded resolution calling on the NCDOT to terminate its contract with Spanish based Cintra/I-77 Mobility Partners to build toll lanes on I-77. The board also said it would consider joining the lawsuit filed by Widen I-77 seeking to halt the toll lanes planned […]
