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$8,000 final tally for Big Day at the Lake concert
Oct. 19. A total of $8,000 was raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas at a Big Day at the Lake lakefront concert put on by Stormin’ Norman LKN in September. More than 75 boats anchored off a home in Island Forest for a two-hour rock concert. Big Day at the Lake supports BBBS, […]
Lake Norman set to host Carolinas Bass Challenge Classic
Ocr. 19. The Carolinas Bass Challenge Classic will be held October 23-24 on Lake Norman. The Classic is Carolina Bass Challenge’s championship event and more than 300-plus anglers are expected to launch out of Blythe Landing in Cornelius. This is the first time Lake Norman has hosted the Classic since 2016 and is part […]
Large increase in COVID-19 cases statewide; hospitalizations increase
Oct. 16. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 2,684 new cases statewide of COVID-19, up from 2,532 new cases Thursday. The trend over the longer term is disappointing as well: There is an 11.2 percent increase in the median number of new cases over the past week compared to the median […]
Cornelius is a top polling place; much shorter wait Friday for Early Voting
Oct. 16. By Dave Yochum. Thursday was a big day for Early Voting in Mecklenburg. County-wide, 35,269 people exercised their right to vote yesterday, the first day of Early Voting in North Carolina. A total of 1,320 people voted at Cornelius Town Hall, 918 at Hough High and 1,004 at the North Meck County Library. The […]
Perfect fall weather on deck next 6-7 days
Aug. 16. With prime leaf viewing under way in higher elevations in North Carolina, fall weather arrives comes back tonight with much cooler temps. It will be mostly cloudy the rest of the day today, becoming clear and chilly tonight with a low around 43. Saturday will be a fall stunner with a high near […]
Three feet of separation: It’s not happening with political signs in Cornelius. Here’s why
Oct. 16. By Dave Vieser. Political signs posted along West Catawba Avenue within a foot or less of the curb violate state law, but because the town hasn’t completed the changeover of its local law to match the state’s, the signs will likely remain through Election Day. “We are proposing to amend the text of […]
Giving Tree Village will light up Davidson’s 12 Days of Christmas
Oct. 15. Because of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, specifically those limiting outdoor gatherings, Christmas in Davidson will look a lot different for 2020. Details are being worked out for this year’s 12 Days of Christmas, which will run December 1-12 during normal business hours. The Rotary Club of Davidson’s Giving Tree Village will light up the Davidson […]
‘Community Conversation’ Oct. 22 via Zoom
Oct. 16. Mayor Woody Washam will lead an open floor Q&A session on Zoom Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6 pm. Elected officials and staff will be on deck as well to answer questions from residents and business owners. Questions may be submitted during the meeting or in advance to TownofCornelius@Cornelius.org. Click here for the Zoom […]
The early voting scene…20-min wait at 9 am Friday
Voters showed up at Cornelius Town Hall as early as 6 am on Thursday, the first day of Early Voting, which runs through until Saturday, Oct. 31. NEW: But on Friday morning at 9 am, the wait was only about 20 minutes. Polls are open till 7:30 pm. They reopen tomorrow at 8 am.
Bumps ahead: Process to use HOV lanes requires planning or transponder
Oct. 15. By Dave Vieser. Even in a pandemic, the toll lanes which continue to haunt Lake Norman area politicians, also haunt local motorists. For example, motorists with three passengers or more traveling from Cornelius to Charlotte and seeking to use the toll lanes for free must navigate a rather difficult process while being clairvoyant. […]
