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After 15 total days of Early Voting, Tuesday is Election Day
Nov. 6. Almost 3,000 people—2,897 to be exact—came out for Early Voting in Cornelius, 30 percent more than the total two years ago, the last time municipal elections were held. County-wide, more than 40,000 people came out ahead of tomorrow’s elections, according to the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. In 2021, there were 7,820 early […]
Birkdale Village is looking a lot like Christmas
Nov. 3. The annual Christmas tree at Birkdale Village is up so cue the holiday activities. (Christmas is only 52 days away.) • The Lighting of Birkdale Village | Nov. 18, from 2-7 pm • Santa at Birkdale Village | Nov. 19 – Dec. 24. Book your appointment here. • Birkdale on Ice | […]
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 […]
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. […]
Saturday is last day for Early Voting
Nov. 3. Early Voting ends Saturday at Cornelius Town Hall and 18 other sites around the county, including Davidson Town Hall and the North County Library in Huntersville. Hours Hours are 8 am to 7:30 pm today (Friday) at all 19 locations. [Updated] On Saturday Nov. 4, the final day of Early Voting, the hours […]
Wide variety of performances set for Cain Center’s Spring 2024 season
Nov. 3. Cain Center for the Arts Spring 2024 season gets under way Jan. 6 with a black-tie optional celebration of its first anniversary featuring Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez. She performed as Angelica in “Hamilton.” Tickets Tickets may be purchased on the Cain Center website. Shows Also on tap are Doo-wop and R&B legends The […]
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 […]
Weekender. Nov. 3 – 5: Sheepdog trials, Mt. Zion BBQ, ‘Elf Jr.’ and more
Calendar Sponsors Friday, Nov. 3 Chatham County Line 8 pm | Nov. 3. For over two decades, Chatham County Line has embraced a heart-worn songwriting and rough-hewn Bluegrass style that has graced stages all across the U.S. as well as Europe, Scandinavia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Tickets: $30-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 […]
Leaf collections are picking up
Nov. 2. Leaf season is in full swing, and with temperatures dropping this week, more leaves will begin to fall. The Town of Cornelius had two leaf vacuum trucks running yesterday, the first day of free leaf collection. Mayor Woody Washam said there are four trucks. “We will add the others as volumes increase,” he […]
