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Crosswalks missing after Washam Potts repaving
Sept. 24. The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently repaved and restriped Washam Potts Road, but it did not repaint the crosswalks, leading to confusion about how motorists and pedestrians are supposed to navigate the busy state-managed road. There are two crosswalks on Washam Potts. The one at the intersection of Coachman Trace has crosswalk […]
Orange You Glad It’s Fall: Leaf peeping underway
Sept. 24. The 2025 fall foliage season is shaping up to be vibrant and extended, thanks to favorable weather conditions. Here’s a detailed forecast to help plan your leaf-peeping adventures in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Highest elevations (5,000 feet and above) Color changes are underway at elevations above 5,000 feet. By late September, areas like […]
Davidson Home Sales: July 25-Aug. 21
Editors Note: We have expanded our real estate sales to include additional information like bed/bath and square footage. Due to privacy considerations we will no longer publish the names of buyers and sellers. 7/25/25, $810,000, 1970 Topaz Plz, 5BR/4.5BA, Waterford on the Rocky River, 3,683 sq ft, Built 2017 7/25/25, $210,000, 353 Jetton St, 3BR/2.5BA, […]
Davidson’s annual Run for Green road race this Saturday
Sept. 24. The 20th Annual Run for Green will take place on Saturday with three courses of varying distance around Davidson. The 10K and 5k races begin at 8:00 a.m. and the 1-mile fun run starts at 8:05 a.m. from South Street. Organizers said they canceled the half marathon this year due to the ongoing […]
Fall magic is in the air at Carrigan Farms
Sept. 23. Pumpkin picking season is back at the fifth generation family-owned Carrigan Farms. Starting Sept. 27, the fall tradition offers the ultimate autumn adventure for families, friends and fall fanatics of all ages. Hop on a tractor-drawn hayride and journey through twenty acres of jack-o-lantern style pumpkins to find your very own grown on […]
Cornelius Home Sales: 7/23-8/21
Editors Note: We have expanded our real estate sales to include additional information like bed/bath and square footage. Due to privacy considerations we will no longer publish the names of buyers and sellers. 7/23/25, $361,000, 19737 Playwrights Way, 2BR/3BA, Antiquity, 1,574 sq ft, Built 2014 7/24/25, $520,000, 20444 Greenway Heights Dr, 3BR/2.5BA, Madison Village, 1,978 […]
Police Blotter: Sept. 10-16
As reported by the Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250911059 B&E Commercial 21720 Catawba Av 14:24:00 09/11/25 ACT Harris Teeter 250911060 Fraud 11617 Truan Ln 14:40:00 09/11/25 ASN Brian Sheard 250912020 B&E Vehicle 10308 Bailey Rd 07:01:00 09/12/25 ASN DAP Auto 250912022 B&E Vehicle 19608 Liverpool Pkwy 07:41:33 09/12/25 […]
Weekly Calendar: Octoberfests, ‘Tawba Walk and All-American Dog Show
Sept. 22. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last minute updates or changes. Monday, Sept. 22 Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering 6:30-8 pm | Sept. 22. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, […]
Weather: First week of autumn feels more like summer
Sept. 22. It’s fall y’all but the temperatures feel more like summer than autumn. Some much-needed rain could be headed our way later this week. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 63 and calm wind. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near […]
Cornelius Parks and Rec announces slate of promotions
Sept. 22. Cornelius Parks & Recreation announced several internal promotions following the departure of its former superintendent. Shelby Cruse has been promoted to special events manager. She will oversee town-managed events such as Symphony in the Park, Laketoberfest and Earth Jam. Cruse joined the department seven years ago and has worked with the athletics program […]
