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CPD getting new SUVs
Oct. 24. By Dave Vieser. More than $500,000 will be spent this fall on new vehicles for the Cornelius Police Dept. The latest acquisition involves the purchase of five new Dodge Durango SUVs at a total cost of $255,186 from Ilderton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of High Point. In September, the town authorized the purchase […]
Mayoral debate: How would you ensure that the town is addressing affordable housing?
Oct. 23. By Dave Yochum. With many people who work in Cornelius—including first responders and teachers—living elsewhere because of the high price of houses and apartments, it’s a good thing to support affordable/workforce housing. There would be other benefits as well, including less traffic and more diversity. We asked the two mayoral candidates how they […]
Weekly calendar Oct. 23-29: Halloween activities and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Oct. 23 What the World Needs Now: A Tribute to Burt Bacharach 7:30-9 pm | Oct. 24. Burt Bacharach was the most successful pop composer of the 60s, with over 70 top-40 hits, six Grammys and three Oscars. This is a one-night-only celebration of his life and music with narration in tribute […]
Town curbside leaf vacuuming starts next week
Oct. 23. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 1, you can pile your leaves at the curb to be vacuumed by town crews. At least one round of vacuuming will occur each month, and, weather permitting, hopefully more. Truck locations can be checked on the Cornelius Town’s website. This service will run till the end of January.
Watch for construction, starting today, on Jetton Extension
Oct. 23. By Dave Vieser. The much-needed $2.89 million improvement project for Jetton Road Extension from West Catawba Ave to Liverpool begin today. Motorists should expect delays and occasional lane closings during the construction which will last through June of next year. Jetton Road extension has become an increasingly popular alternative for motorists seeking to […]
Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center breakfast is Friday
Oct. 23. The Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center (DCCDC) will hold its annual fundraiser breakfast with community leaders Friday Oct. 27 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House. The DCCDC mission is to provide high-quality, affordable early education for any child in our community ages six weeks to six years. Doors will open at 8 am, […]
Firefighters, police officers recognized by LKN Chamber
Oct. 20. Police officers and firefighters from Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were honored by The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce at the annual Public Safety luncheon at Northstone Country Club this week. Cornelius Lt. Sam Rivers, Cornelius-Lemley Fire Department Officer Matthew Piwowar, Cornelius Police Department Davidson Deputy Chief Kevin Goveia, Davidson Fire Department Corporal Nicholas […]
Davidson Fall Art Festival is Saturday
Oct. 20. The Davidson Fall Art Festival runs 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday, Oct. 21 on the Town Green. More than three dozen artists are expected. There will be kids crafts, fine art and handmade gifts, as well as music from Billy Jones. Click here for more info.
Abigail Jennings lands top award from leading preservation group
Oct. 20. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius businesswoman Abigail Jennings received the Best All Around Preserver Award at the Golden Night of Preservation at the Duke Mansion in Charlotte this week. The CEO of Lake Norman Realty has been an advocate of historic preservation and served on the Historic Preservation Commission in Cornelius before it was […]
Weekend Weather
Oct. 20. A sunny weekend gets off to a cloudy, likely wet start Friday afternoon and evening as a front comes through. Friday: Showers likely, possible t-storms, high near 66. Saturday: Sunny, high near 70. Sunday: Sunny, high 69 Monday: Sunny, high near 67 Tuesday: Sunny, high near 69 Wednesday: Sunny, high near 72. Thursday: […]
