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Bilodeau elected mayor as Washam’s run comes to an end
Nov. 5. By Dave Vieser. Two years ago, Denis Bilodeau came within five votes of upsetting incumbent Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam. This year there was no doubt, as he rode to victory on the strength of a 508-vote margin. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to be the next mayor of the great town of […]
Newly-elected board members talk future plans
Nov. 5. By Dave Vieser. All four incumbent Cornelius commissioners who sought re-election — Michael Osborne, Susan Johnson, Todd Sansbury and Robert Carney — have been re-elected. Planning Board member Colin Furcht also won a seat on the Town Board. The new Town Board will take office in December along with newly elected Mayor Denis […]
Charlitta Hatch elected to CMS board
Nov. 4. By Dave Vieser. Charlitta Hatch, Chief Data and Analytics Officer & Deputy Director of Innovation and Technology for the city of Charlotte, will be taking over as the Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board District 1 Member, which represents Cornelius. Hatch defeated incumbent Melissa Easley and challenger Bill Fountain by a comfortable margin during Tuesday’s […]
Sales tax referendum passes
Nov. 4. By Dave Vieser. Mecklenburg County voters approved a sales tax referendum by a 52% to 48% margin. Support was strongest in Charlotte, while opposition came mainly from northern Mecklenburg precincts and Matthews. The measure, a result of a bipartisan effort by county and state officials, will add 1% to the county’s sales tax […]
Election Day 2025: Hour-by-hour recap of the day
Nov. 4. Denis Bilodeau has been elected the next mayor of Cornelius, defeating incumbent Woody Washam 44% to 36%. Bilodeau received 3,181 votes to Washam’s 2,673. Commissioners Michael Osborne, Susan Johnson, Todd Sansbury and Robert Carney were all re-elected, while Colin Furcht regained the seat he lost in the last election. Osborne will be named […]
Giving thanks for things to do: November events
Nov. 3. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening in November around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Wednesday, Nov. 5 Bunco 7-9 pm | Nov. 5. Bunco every first Wednesday of the month. Three tiers of prizes. Eleven Lakes Brewing. Thursday Nov. 6- Sunday, Nov. 16 Vanya and […]
Rezoning sought on Westmoreland Road
Nov. 3. By Dave Vieser. A Charlotte-based health care realty firm wants to build an urgent care facility on Westmoreland Road, on a site where a daycare center was once proposed but never built. The 4.8-acre property, made up of two tax parcels, sits on the north side of Westmoreland Road, about a quarter-mile east […]
Police Blotter: Oct. 22-28
As reported by the Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 251022038 Fraud 17518 Invermere Ave 10:06:19 10/22/25 ASN Jennifer Ptroski 251023086 Fraud 17776 Kings Point Dr 18:38:48 10/23/25 ASN Robert Synder 251024052 Fraud 21136 Norman Shores Dr 12:46:00 10/24/25 ASN William Rakatansky 251027012 B&E Vehicle 20815 Sterling Bay Ln 06:26:00 […]
Weather: Cool, clear forecast on Election Day
Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Tonight clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Tuesday night clear, with a low around 42. Light southwest wind. Wednesday: […]
Weekend weather: Cool and dry with a late night candy binge
Oct. 31. There are few guarantees when it comes to holiday weather, but we’ve noticed one over the years: It’s almost always cool and crisp on Halloween night. Tonight looks like the perfect forecast for a warm fire after trick-or-treating. One other guarantee unrelated to weather — the kids’ Halloween bags will be at least […]
