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Amelia Williams, 15, will crown her successor at International United Miss Junior Teen in July
May 24. Amelia Williams, a 10th-grader at Hough High, is wrapping up her year as International United Miss Junior Teen. In July she goes to Orlando where she will spend the week working at the 2023 International pageant and crown her successor. The 15-year-old first won the North Carolina state title in Charlotte January 2022 […]
Designated drivers are important on boats; more safety tips
May 24. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, SC Department of Natural Resources, NC Highway Patrol and Mothers Against Drunk Driving will kick off the annual “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive”campaign with community events and safety check points throughout the state in advance of and on Memorial Day weekend. The multi-agency […]
Memorial Day Observance in Cornelius includes ceremony, 21-gun salute, decorated native son Marine aviator
May 24. Join the Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 for a Memorial Day Observance to honor our nation’s servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. This ceremony will be held 10 am Monday, May 29, on the Cornelius Town Hall lawn across from the Cornelius Veterans Monument […]
Don’t wait to donate: Blood and platelet donors needed now
May 24. The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply. The start of summer […]
Ramsey Creek Beach opening, with lifeguards
May 23. Ramsey Creek Beach will open Saturday, May 27 for the holiday weekend. Hours of operation Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – Noon to 6 pm. Entry fees vary by carload, an individual’s age and day of the week. Weekdays $5 entry fee per car for County Residents $10 entry fee per car […]
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 […]
