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Police Blotter: Oct 8-14
As reported by the Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 251008034 Damage Property 18341 Statesville Rd 13:41:00 10/08/25 CLO David Caris 251008064 Larceny 8410 Dunmore Dr 19:27:50 10/08/25 ASN Samuel Dickstein 251009021 B&E Vehicle 8705 Creek Trail Ln 06:35:00 10/09/25 ASN Liam Smith 251009022 B&E Vehicle 19521 Liverpool Pkwy 07:22:00 […]
Tell Giselle: We Won’t Always See Eye to Eye
This week we debut a new advice column from Giselle Massi, a former Antiquity resident, that will run every Wednesday in the newsletter. “My husband and I have differing views on some things. Mostly we get along. But when the news triggers us, we’re likely to butt heads like the antlered do in the fall. […]
Town affirms unregistered golf carts cannot be used on roads, sidewalks and greenways
Oct. 21. By Dave Vieser. The town of Cornelius passed an ordinance last night that unregistered golf carts cannot be driven on roads, sidewalks or greenways – which matches state laws already in place. The Town Board unanimously adopted the regulation at its Oct. 20 meeting. However, Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron said the measure […]
Festivities this week open Bailey tennis courts
Oct. 21. The Cornelius Parks and Recreation Department will host a series of events this week to celebrate the official opening of 12 new lighted tennis courts at the Bailey Road Park court complex. Together, the tennis courts and 10 lighted pickleball courts make Bailey Road Park one of the largest public collections of courts […]
Election 2025: School board candidate priorities
Oct. 21. With polls at Cornelius Town Hall opening on Thursday for early voting we reached out to the candidates for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools District 1, which represents residents of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and north Charlotte. Cornelius Today recently asked: If elected, what are your three main priorities? Melissa Easley (incumbent) Teacher recruitment, retention […]
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville celebrates 15 years
Oct. 21. Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville is kicking off a week of festivities to celebrate its 15th anniversary, including special birthday activities on Oct. 23. From Oct. 21–26, Discovery Place Kids will feature a DIY slime bar where children can create their own slime with mix-ins to take home. The museum will also host […]
Golf carts, updated personnel policy on agenda for town board meeting
Oct. 20. By Dave Vieser. The highlight of Monday evening’s Cornelius Town Board meeting will be consideration of numerous changes to the town’s personnel policy, which was originally adopted in December 1999. The personnel policy serves as a guiding document to ensure consistency in employment practices, provide direction to employees and set standards that impact […]
Weekly calendar: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Fleetwood Mac tribute band
Oct. 20. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Tuesday, Oct. 21 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Oct. 21. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through […]
Town commissioner candidates talk campaign issues
Oct. 20. With polls at Cornelius Town Hall opening on Thursday for early voting we reached out to the candidates for the town board of commissioners and asked them about priorities for their upcoming terms if elected. Q1 | What is your stance on evaluating private and commercial real estate development requests, and what actions […]
Weather: Perfect week to patch that tall fescue
Oct. 20. We finally got some much-needed rain on Sunday, but not enough to make up for the dry stretch we’re in. When you’re middle-aged, you look at temperatures like this and think, “Now that’s some great grass-growing weather.” Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Tonight clear, with […]
