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Police Blotter: July 2-8
July 9. Incidents, arrests and citations reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250702038 Fraud 18506 Oakhurst Blvd 10:45:00 07/02/25 ASN Ana Cira 250703040 Comm Threats 19208 Old Statesville Rd 11:05:43 07/03/25 ASN Crystal Jordan 250703048 Larceny 17830 Statesville Rd 13:31:51 07/03/25 CLO 131 Main 250703075 Larceny One […]
Historic step forward for town museum
July 9. By Dave Vieser. The long-awaited Cornelius History Museum took a major step forward Tuesday evening as the town planning board unanimously approved the rezoning of 1/3 of an acre on School Street which houses the Cornelius Ag school building, which was originally built in 1937 as part of FDR’s New Deal Initiative. This […]
Mayor, four incumbent commissioners file for re-election
July 9. Woody Washam has filed to run for fifth term as mayor of Cornelius. The former town commissioner, longtime banker and church organist filed appeared at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections with four out of five sitting commissioners who also filed to run for re-election: —Robert Carney —Susan Johnson —Micheal Osborne —Todd Sansbury […]
CATS Micro free this week; Village Rider ends
July 9. CATS is offering free fares until July 13 for its new Micro transit service, coinciding with the end of its Village Rider bus routes that travel throughout North Mecklenburg. CATS Micro, launched in last winter, offers point-to-point transportation similar to Uber or Lyft. CATS branded minivans pick up riders at their point of […]
Cornelius Today has a new owner
July 8. After 21 successful years in business, Cornelius Today has a new owner. Dave Yochum, founder and editor of Cornelius Today, has sold the media company to Cornelius resident Jon Show. Cornelius Today has served the community since Yochum launched the publication in 2004. For more than two decades the print and online media […]
Bilodeau officially filed to run for mayor of Cornelius
July 8. By Dave Yochum. Former Town Commissioner Denis Bilodeau has officially filed to run for mayor this fall, setting up a rematch between him and incumbent Woody Washam who plans to seek a fifth term this November. Bilodeau is a former president of the Peninsula Property Owners Association and the North Mecklenburg Rotary as […]
Planning Board meets tonight
July 8. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board agenda continues to shrink. The Sunset Cove Venue proposal was pulled—for a minimum of five months—at the request of the applicant. In addition, a proposal from developer Matt Greco to construct seven commercial flex space buildings totaling 48,000 square feet at 18636 Statesville Road, will not […]
McGuire to test sirens Wednesday
July 8. On Wednesday, July 9, Duke Energy will conduct a routine test of the outdoor warning sirens surrounding the McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville, according to Duke Energy. The sirens will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm, and the testing is a routine part of maintenance to ensure the sirens are functioning properly. […]
Sun, skin and summer: Navigating sunscreen choices for safer days outdoors
July 8. By Will Atwater/NC Health News. From the EnoFest in Durham to Christmas in July in Ashe County, from Topsail Beach to Grandfather Mountain, North Carolinians are gearing up for active, sun-drenched days. But as shorts-and-T-shirt weather heats up, experts warn: Don’t forget to apply sunscreen. The Environmental Working Group, which has published its annual […]
Davidson Fall Arts Festival looking for artist-exhibitors
July 8. Are you an artist? The Town of Davidson is holding the Davidson Fall Arts Festival set for Saturday, September 13, is accepting applications for exhibitors through Aug. 24. Applications and registration forms are available online at www.townofdavidson.org/fallartsfestival. For questions about the festival, email Kim Fleming at kfleming@townofdavidson.org or call 704-940-9622.
