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Turning one’s life around: Better late than never
PROFILE | By Dave Yochum. March 5. Rafford Miller once called Jetton Road in Cornelius home, as well as the very academic Davidson. His mom was the late Lula Bell Houston, the only person to have a building at Davidson College named after her while still living. Rafford’s life is both old-school and contemporary. Lula […]
Primary voting under way at four locations in Cornelius
March 5. Super Tuesday—the biggest day nationwide for primary elections and caucuses before Election Day in November—is under way in 15 states, including North Carolina. Polls are open until 7:30 pm at four locations in Cornelius: —Community in Christ Lutheran Church, 7621 Norman Island Drive —Jetton Park, 19000 Jetton Road —Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel […]
Police will get forfeited assets worth $240K-plus
March 5. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday March 4 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved the application of $241,400 in asset forfeiture funds to assist the Cornelius Police Department. The breakdown of the funds are as follows: —$118,200 to assist the department in the operation of their K-9 police operations; —$52,000 for new […]
Super Tuesday: Vote today from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm
March 5. By Dave Vieser. Today is Super Tuesday, when Republicans and Democrats have nominating contests in 15 states. Locally, there are at least two races which carry enhanced interest for voters: The Democratic Party primary in House District 98, which encompasses all of Cornelius, and the Republican Primary in the 8th Congressional District , […]
If elected to Congress, Bradford would move to District 8
March 4. By Dave Yochum. You’ve seen the TV commercials by now with John Bradford and his children. He and five other candidates are running in the GOP primary for the 8th Congressional District, which stretches from Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties to Robeson County to the east. So far, Bradford is the most visible. The […]
Cain Center summer camp registration is open
Registration for summer camps at the Cain Center for the Arts is open. Week-long program, which begin June 10 and end August 9, include Paint! Paint! Paint!, Beat Making, Rock Band, Animal Art and Dance Camp with the Charlotte Ballet. For more info as well as to register, click here.
Register online for Mayor’s Fitness Challenge, back for a 4th year
March 4. The fourth annual Mayors’ Fitness Challenge—where the towns of Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville compete against each other, runs from April 7 to May 19. The objective for the 2024 Mayors’ Fitness Challenge is for participants to collectively accumulate the highest number of active minutes per week. At the end of six weeks, the […]
Town Board to consider Royal Bliss Brewery this evening
March 4. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board will consider approving a rezoning at this evenings Monday March 4 meeting, which would permit the construction and operation of Royal Bliss Brewery on three acres of vacant land at 19149 W. Catawba Avenue. The combination restaurant and beer garden could be completed by late 2025 […]
Big Day at the Lake ‘Beach Bash’ is March 8
March 4. The Big Day at the Lake crew will host the annual Beach Bash Friday March 8 at Lost Worlds Brewery. This year’s theme is “Yacht Rock Style,” with the Thurston Howell Band performing. Details The event runs 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, with a special VIP tour starting at 5:30. Tickets are $50 […]
Weekly Calendar March 4-10: Sign on for the Fitness Challenge, Have Coffee with a Cop, Buy your Beach Bash ticket
Monday, March 4 Coffee Chat 8:30 am | March 4. Meet Cornelius officials and staff for a preview of Parks & Rec projects, programs and special events. H2 Public House, 19906 N Cove Rd, Cornelius. Registration opens for Mayors Fitness Challenge The 2024 Mayors Fitness Challenge will take place for six weeks from April 7 […]
