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Beware of hurricane-related scams
Oct. 15. As ne’er-do-wells ramp up their online fraud efforts in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene, October happens to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina. “Storms like Helene offer prime opportunities for cybercriminals looking to take advantage of others during a crisis situation when they may have their guard down,” said Gov. Roy […]
Davidson Police respond to complaint about severely injured deer
Oct. 14. Davidson Police euthanized a severely injured deer on Griffith Street last Thursday, resulting in a complaint from an eyewitness who said it was unnecessary. Davidson Police responded, saying the deer had broken hips and legs: “An investigation took place regarding the incident including review of the body-worn camera (BWC) footage, which captured a […]
Three weeks later, still no accommodation for pedestrians on W. Catawba
Oct. 14. By Dave Vieser. It looks like pedestrians and cyclists are out of luck when it comes to getting a walkway on West Catawba in front of the Junker apartment project site where White House Gardens used to be. Three weeks have gone by since Cornelius Today first reported on this problem, yet there […]
Register for town-wide Halloween decorations contest
Oct. 14. Tomorrow is the last day to enter the town-wide Halloween decorating contest. Whether your house is fun and festive or spooky and scary, it’s free to enter. Registration, which ends Oct. 15, is open to Cornelius residents only. Rules and regs: Entry registrations must be received no later than October 15. Contest is for […]
Weekly calendar: Oct. 14-20: Artist showcase, Jim Messina, more music, movies
Wednesday, Oct. 16 Family Month activities 6-7 pm | Oct. 16. Learn from experts as they discuss important topics that impact families. There will be an adult session led by Keyasia Downs on “Suicide/Crisis Prevention, Signs and Support” and one for adolescents/young adults lead by Chanda Scott on “Suicide Prevention.” Q&A will follow. Dinner will […]
20 Years: A look back
Oct. 14. Cornelius has transitioned from native inhabitants, to a strictly agrarian community, to a mill town, to a lake town, to a full-fledged suburb and now something approaching a junior metropolis. Cornelius Today has only been part of the past 20 years, so here’s a look back 20 years upon our 20th anniversary in […]
Police on the lookout for suspect in early-morning car chase
Oct.11. Police are looking for one of four individuals involved in a chase that began in Iredell County and ended in Davidson Landing at 4 am today. Mooresville Police Department pursued a vehicle south on I-77 into Mecklenburg County via exit 30 where the vehicle later crashed and the occupants fled. Three juvenile suspects were […]
How big a problem are plastics in food packaging?
Dear EarthTalk: Are we really all exposed to many hazardous chemicals that come off the packaging our food travels in? What can we do to minimize our exposure to these potential toxins in our food? —William Freleigh, Newark, DE Oct. 11. A large percentage of our food packaging contains toxic Food Contact Chemicals […]
Weekend Weather
Oct. 11. Plenty of sun all weekend with temps in the 70s; cooler weather comes in Tuesday. Friday: Sunny, high near 70. Saturday: Sunny, high near 76. Sunday: Sunny, high near 78. Monday: Sunny, high near 74. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 61. Wednesday: Sunny, high near 60. Thursday: Sunny, high near 66. Our weather […]
2024 Election Guide
Oct. 11. We’re a battleground state, with Vice President Harris and former President Trump very close in recent polls, so expect to see more campaign visits, more mailers and more ads on TV. Mecklenburg County began mailing absentee ballots Sept. 24. All that said, Early Voting begins next week! Key dates Oct. 11: Last Day […]
