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Take extra care amidst heat, humidity
July 18. Due to the heat wave, take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises. Mecklenburg Public Health is recommending that you: —Limit physical activity outside —Drink plenty of water and limit alcohol use —Stay cool in shaded areas outside or with fans or air-conditioning inside —Wear lightweight, […]
Political newcomer, a businessman, joins race for Cornelius mayor
July 18. By Dave Yochum. A competitive contest for mayor of Cornelius just got more interesting. Kenny Campbell has thrown his hat in the ring, making it a three-way race. The Paradise Cove Ct. resident will be up against incumbent Woody Washam and second-time challenger Denis Bilodeau, a former three-term commissioner. Washam squeaked by Bilodeau […]
Weekend Weather
July 18. Weekend weather in seven words: Hot, humid, heat indices in the 100s. Friday: High near 95, with a Heat Advisory. Chance of showers, thunderstorms, mainly after 5 pm. Heat index as high as 105. Saturday: High near 94. Chance of showers, thunderstorms, mainly after 2. Heat index as high as 103. Sunday: High […]
Head of airport, a Cornelius resident, receives award
July 18. Cornelius resident Haley Gentry was recently recognized for her career achievements by Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association. Gentry has served as the CEO of Charlotte Douglas International Airport since 2021, becoming the first woman to lead the airport. The annual Alumni Awards Gala recognizes graduates who have made a lasting impact on society […]
MECK Pre-K breaks record
July 17. MECK Pre-K has registered more than 1,830 children for next year, a record number since its launch in 2018. MECK Pre-K is Mecklenburg County’s free, high-quality pre-K program for all four-year-olds, available at no cost to families. There is still plenty of time and space for families to enroll their children in MECK […]
Cornelius resident running for CMS board
July 17. By Dave Yochum. Nine candidates—as of 9:30 this morning—have filed to run for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Board, one of them from Cornelius. Bill Fountain is running again for the District 1 seat held by Melissa Easley. The Republican is making his third run for school board. A retired Air Force officer, the […]
Weekender July 17-20: Music, farmer markets and film
Thursday, July 17 LangTree Live 6:30 -9 pm | July 17. Bad Romeo, an 80s band. Bring chairs and blankets. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. LaLaCaboosa – Downtown Music Series 6-9 pm | July 17. Grab your lawn chairs/blankets and enjoy an evening of live music. with Gump Fiction. A food truck and […]
Community meeting July 22 for new residential project
July 16. By Dave Vieser. Matt Gallagher of Blue Heel Development has filed a rezoning application with the town for permission to build 31 single-family homes on an 8.25 acres at 19311 Old Statesville Road. The lot, currently occupied by one single-family home runs westward from Highway 115, a short distance south of Washam Potts […]
Police Blotter: July 9-15
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250712020 Shots Fired 20719 Willow Pond Rd 08:21:00 07/12/25 ASN Pamela Holthouser 250712072 Larceny Vehicle 20324 Carrington Trace Dr 17:33:32 07/12/25 ASN Luis Miguel Henriquez Nieves 250713013 B&E Vehicle 19521 Liverpool Pkwy 22:00:00 07/12/25 ASN Brian Sapp 250714031 Fraud 644 […]
Pool owners ready to stick their toes into rental waters
July 16. Why own a swimming pool when you can rent one? Swimming pools, which are known for maintenance and low payoffs when it comes to selling your home, can now be rented out legally. A new law allowing North Carolina homeowners to rent pools by the hour via apps like Swimply went into effect […]
