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Fatal accident on I-77 yesterday resulted in gridlock on W. Catawba, Jetton Extension
Oct. 8. By Dave Vieser. A fatal accident near Exit 31 Monday afternoon was the root cause of gridlock in Cornelius hours later. “Anytime there is a major crash on the interstate drivers try to avoid it and the streets in our town have difficulty handling that volume of traffic,” said Cornelius Police Chief David […]
Helene update: Mecklenburg is now part of major disaster declaration; confirmed NC deaths approaching 80
Oct. 8. As of 6 pm yesterday 77 storm-related deaths have been confirmed in North Carolina by the Office of Chief Medical Examine, but the number will continue to rise over the coming days. To report that you have been unable to reach a person in Western North Carolina, call 211. The Major Disaster Declaration […]
Laketoberfest this Saturday
Oct. 8. The 12th annual Laketoberfest is this Saturday at Bailey Road Park. The free event, which runs from 4 pm to 9 pm, features live music, plenty of beer choices, food truck and a kids zone. Parking is free. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the show, but no pets or smoking. On-site parking […]
Unity in Community large group meeting is Oct. 19
Oct. 8. Unity in Community’s next large group meeting features Dr. Chloe Poston, vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Davidson College. It will be held at 10 am Saturday Oct. 19 at the Davidson United Methodist Church Chapel, 302 South Main St. Poston has a Ph.D. in Bio Analytical Chemistry from Brown University, […]
Bucket Brigade at Mt. Zion
Oct. 7. About 250 members of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, along with members of Huntersville United Methodist filled 148 buckets with supplies for victims of Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina. The United Methodist Committee on Relief will distribute them. Flood buckets included cleaning supplies, brushes, trash bags and clothes pins and clothes […]
Why was Helene so devastating? Here are some answers…
Oct. 7. By Dave Vieser. While all eyes are on a potential hurricane later this week near the west coast of Florida, questions have begun to emerge as to why Hurricane Helene, unlike previous rain/wind events, did so much horrific damage to western North Carolina. After doing some preliminary research, Cornelius Today contacted Trisha Palmer, […]
Helene response update
Oct. 7. Four dozen search and rescue teams with more than 1,600 responders have deployed to Western North Carolina over the past 10 days. Local and state emergency responders have the assistance of approximately 1,700 North Carolina National Guard and 1,000 active-duty military personnel. To report a missing person or request non-emergency support, call NC […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Service repair companies
Oct. 7. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. When it comes to getting repair service, the most important decision is to pick the right service repair company. The best rule […]
Weekly Calendar: Remembering Oct. 7 attack, Chamber Business Expo, motorsports celebration and more
Monday, Oct. 7 Memorial event 7-8 pm | Oct. 7. Come together in solidarity with Jewish people in Israel and around the world, marking the one year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. This is an opportunity to grieve together and support one another. Temple Kol Tikvah, 605 South St, Davidson. Remembrance 6 pm […]
Developer makes 10 apartments available rent-free for seniors displaced by Helene
Oct. 5. Developer Jake Palillo is making 10 senior units near Birkdale Village available rent-free for six months for seniors who have lost their homes due to Tropical Storm Helene. “I have the apartments ready to move in today, I need help finding the people that need housing and help furnishing them,” the Cornelius resident […]
