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Absentee ballots have until Nov. 12 to arrive by US Mail
Nov. 5. UPDATED. As of 1:45 pm Wednesday, NC Rep. Christy Clark has not conceded to her opponent for the District 98 seat in the House of Representatives. For good reason: While absentee ballots have to have been postmarked on or before Election Day, they may be received in the mail no later than 5 […]
PARC Commission openings
Nov. 5. The Cornelius PARC Commission has two openings and are seeking residents passionate about parks, greenways, recreation, arts and athletics and have a willingness to serve. The group meets at Town Hall the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm. These are three-year terms, which will begin in February 2021, and all applicants […]
Friday deadline for N. Meck Holiday Parade videos
Nov. 4. If you think you saw a mini-Christmas Parade in downtown Cornelius this morning, you do not have sugarplums dancing in your head. Members of the Town Board and Mayor Woody Washam rode in cars for about 250 feet in front of Town Hall where they were videoed for the 38th Annual North Mecklenburg […]
The Cashion family: Always there when needed
Founding Families | The US Census has shown tremendous growth in Cornelius and Davidson over the past 10 years. This is Part One of four in a series called Founding Families that will highlight the pioneers who laid the foundation for Cornelius before it became what it is today: A classy, small town by the lake […]
Local voting detail: Strong showing for Trump, Tillis
Nov. 4. By Dave Yochum. The presidential race may still be up in the air nationwide, but that’s not the case in Cornelius. All four precincts went decisively for President Trump, more than two to one at 242/Jetton and almost two to one at 208/Bethel Presbyterian Church. Likewise, US Sen. Thom Tillis, who started his […]
COVID-19 deaths drop from yesterday’s high; 1 new death in Cornelius
Nov. 4. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported an increase of 2,425 new COVID-19 cases statewide for a total of 282,802 since the outbreak began in March. Tests are coming back positive at the rate of 7.4 percent statewide, and 6.2 percent in Mecklenburg, both up from yesterday. […]
Davidson Fire Department launches Community Connect program
Nov. 4. The Davidson Fire Department has launched the Community Connect program, a regional effort to enhance the safety of town residents and their property. Community Connect is a free, secure, and easy to use platform that allows people to share critical information about their households to aid first -esponders and emergency response personnel when […]
Lake Norman Teen Council meetings
Nov. 4. Lake Norman Teen Council meetings are being in-person and online. The council offers teens in grades 6 – 12 a way to make new friends and have something fun to do that looks great on your college application. The council provides service projects, workshops, campus cruises and the opportunity to go on teen […]
Which natural remedies to take — and avoid — for colds, flu and COVID-19
By Hannah Six, Novant Health Nov. 4. Natural remedies are everywhere these days. From vitamin C to zinc, everyone’s touting their version of a cure for what ails you. And between the COVID pandemic and the coming cold-and-flu season, this conversation is just heating up. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options, to […]
Bradford: Looks like he won back NC District 98
ELECTION NIGHT. Former NC Rep. John Bradford looks like he will win back his old seat in the House of Representatives, edging out Christy Clark in a close race. With all 12 precincts reporting at 10:30 pm, Bradford was ahead 31,619 to 29,582. “While all the absentee ballots have not yet been counted, I’m […]
