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Washam officially announces campaign for 4th term as mayor
May 23. In a press release this morning Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam officially announced that he would seek an unprecedented fourth term as mayor of Cornelius. Cornelius Today first reported on his intentions to seek re-election back in December. On May 1 we reported that Town Commissioner Denis Bilodeau plans to run for mayor. “Being […]
Life-ring drive buoyed by Marine Commission
May 23. The Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC) is offering free US Coast Guard approved lifesaving rings to owners of docks, piers and boat houses. “It’s a carrot not a stick,” said John Johnson, the LNMC commissioner from Cornelius. The commission, the governing body for Lake Norman and its shoreline area for all matters relating […]
Motorists: Please steer clear of fires, fire apparatus, hoses
April 23. Everyone knows fire is incredibly dangerous, but not everyone realizes how dangerous it is to navigate anywhere near a fire or fire apparatus. Sparks and embers traveled far from the massive fire in South Park last week. And just days before, in Huntersville, vehicles drove over hoses during a major structural fire on […]
It’s been 6 months since Madalina was last seen getting off school bus
May 22. It’s been six months since Madalina Cojocari was last seen getting off her school bus in Victoria Bay. Meanwhile, the Cornelius Police Dept., FBI and SBI continue to search for her. On Sunday, they released this video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1298496367434161/?s=1×1 If you have any information, please call detectives at 704-892-7773. Gina Patterson, the lead CPD […]
Weekly calendar May 22- 29: Food & culture festival, farmers markets, concerts, Memorial Day observance
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, May 23 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | .May 23. Check in at Concierge starting at 5:45 pm. Bring your mat for the workout class. You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you come to five Be Well Birkdale classes, you get a prize. The […]
Social event tomorrow is opportunity to party and volunteer
May 22. Show Up is selling tickets to a hands-on volunteer event at Overflow, featuring local non-profit Hope of Mooresville. Show Up is providing an inventive way to volunteer, catering to busy young professionals who like to socialize and have fun while also giving back to the community, but do not know where to get […]
Auditions for Teen Summer Stock set for early June
May 22. Auditions for The Connie Company’s two performances in August will be June 2-3 for ages 14-22. The Teen Summer Soft Series is a two-week intensive production aimed at the advanced young adult performer. To simulate a summer stock theater company, actors will rehearse 9 am-4 pm Monday-Friday with one weekend of performances. Auditions […]
Police blotter: May 10-16
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230510128 B&E Vehicle 20420 W Catawba Av 20:57:20 05/10/23 ASN Frino, John 230511067 Larceny 21500 Catawba Av 15:41:14 05/11/23 ASN Walgreens 230515027 Larceny 18616 Statesville Rd 08:00:49 05/15/23 ASN Little Heating and Air Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race […]
Bin 110: Here’s looking at you
May 22. By TL Bernthal. Since Bin 110 owner Andy Upchurch opened his upscale nightspot on West Catawba Avenue 5 and a half years ago, “the growth of the business has been incredible.” And likely to keep growing as Upchurch is taking over the space next door left vacant when On the Roxx moved down […]
Cornelius Jazz Festival today at Smithville Park!
May 20. The Cornelius Jazz Festival returns to Smithville Park this Saturday, May 20. The festival, with music, concessions, splash pad and more will take place from 5-9 pm at Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St. It’s free to attend. JMS Jazz Group will perform 5-6:30 pm and Buff Dillard performs 7-9 pm. Concessions Food […]
