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Tell Giselle: Thinking outside the gift box
Dec. 3. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “Looking for ideas for presents that punch above their weight. I’m not only looking for suggestions for things I can buy for others, I’m needing to come up with a list that I can give to others who are […]
Chamber foundation raises $41,000 for children
Dec. 3. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s third annual Thanksgiving breakfast raised about $41,000 for local nonprofits providing pre- and after-school programs, as well as vocational and technical training. Cornelius Early Scholars and Bridge of Hearts will each receive roughly $18,000. The Lake Norman Education Collaborative, which works with local high school students […]
Construction crews ready site at River Rock Manor
Dec. 3. By Dave Vieser. While the commercial development at Alexander Farms remains stalled due to legal and financial issues, it appears that work has begun on the site where River Rock Manor will be built. River Rock Manor, initially approved in 2020, is designed to be a 55+, 142-unit, three-story housing complex on the […]
Esquire recognizes Cornelius restaurant
Dec. 2. Esquire singled out Seaboy restaurant in Cornelius its annual list of the 25 Best New Restaurants in America. “These are the places you hate to leave, but when you do, you leave full,” Esquire wrote. “Full of some of the most deeply personal food you can remember eating, full of joy and ideas […]
New mayor and town board get to work
Dec. 2. By Dave Vieser. When the polls closed after the election two years ago, mayoral candidate Denis Bilodeau watched anxiously as results came in from the Board of Elections. At the end of the night, the differential was only 13 votes, and after an official recount, he lost the race to Mayor Woody Washam […]
Washam, Higgins bid farewell as new mayor and board are sworn in
Dec. 2. By Dave Vieser. With the swearing-in of newly elected town officials, Monday evening’s Town Board meeting was the last for Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam, who served four terms as mayor and three terms as a town commissioner. In his farewell comments to a packed audience, Washam expressed gratitude to the commissioners, town staff […]
Police Blotter: Nov. 19-25
As reported by the Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 251119004 B&E Commercial 20900 N Main St 01:10:19 11/19/25 CAA Cycle Path 251119027 Fraud 14906 Reese Finley Ln 10:28:30 11/19/25 ASN Kenneth Rethmeier 251120045 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 12:33:00 11/20/25 ACT Home Depot 251120050 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 13:29:00 […]
Weekly weather: Forecast is wet and cold
Dec. 1. Some much-needed rain rolls in and nighttime temperatures drop into the 30s all week. Time to break out those winter blankets. Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Tonight rain, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 35. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation […]
This month in print: Holiday season arrives
Dec. 1. The December print edition of Cornelius Today hit mailboxes at all homes and businesses in the 28031 ZIP code over the weekend. A digital version of the print issue is also available for download now at www.CorneliusToday.com. Highlights from this month’s issue includes: • Holiday season: Fashion tips from LC Styled; Inside tips […]
Holidays are here: December events
Dec. 1. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this month around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Monday, Dec. 1 Love Came Down – A Christmas Concert – Opening 7 pm | Dec. 1. Join us for a beautiful evening of holiday music as the Community Singers of […]
