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Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Take care of the food in the garage freezer
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. Jan. 14. Winter is here. For those who have a second refrigerator in the garage, keep in mind that the refrigerator cycles on and […]
Revised business park project has been resubmitted for town review
Jan. 13. By Dave Yochum. A commercial development that was proposed for the north side of Bailey Road just east of Hwy. 115 has been dramatically modified in hopes of making it through the approval process in Cornelius. Greenberg Gibbons Properties withdrew their plans to build Cornelius Commerce Center in July of 2023 after opposition […]
Letter: Infrastructure comes first
Jan. 13. [Opinion] When considering any rezoning, such as that proposed for Birkdale Village, Town Commissioners must weigh the impact on established communities against the potential tax revenue, factoring in the additional costs to hard and soft infrastructure expenses to the town. Spill-over traffic and crime into adjacent neighborhoods must be accounted for before any […]
For the first time in a dozen years John Bradford is a private citizen
Jan. 13. By Dave Vieser. Beginning in January, former NC Rep. John R Bradford of Cornelius and his family will experience significant changes in their lives. In addition to leaving his seat in the House of Representatives, Bradford, 50, and his wife, Shea, will become empty nesters later in 2025 as their twins, Sophie and […]
Weekly Jan. 13-19: Organ at Davidson, comedy, bonsai, Murder on Tap and more
Monday, Jan. 13 Magic the Gathering Game Night 4-7 pm | Jan. 13. Learn to play tabletop magic or practice your skill against other players. Come to play modern, commander, standard, pioneer, oathbreaker, legacy, pauper. The library has limited supplies, if able please bring your own supplies. Ages 16 and older. Must register; space is […]
Economic Outlook: Newsmakers Breakfast Q&A Jan. 23 features leading economist
Jan. 13. How will tariffs affect the economy in 2025? How will immigration policy affect North Carolina? Jackie Benson, an economist with Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank, will address a variety of issues during a Newsmakers Breakfast Jan. 23 at The Peninsula Club. She covers the US macroeconomy, including residential housing, commercial real estate, […]
CPD charges 18-year-old with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
Jan. 11. On Facebook Friday afternoon Cornelius Police Dept. released news of the arrest of an 18-year-old who was released to his parents: On Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence, 17927 Ragtop Day Ln., Cornelius. During the search, electronic devices were seized for further forensic analysis. […]
EarthTalk: What is Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy?
Dear EarthTalk: What is Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy? —B.N., Athens, GA Jan. 10. Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, made a lasting impact on environmental policy. His robust initiatives to protect natural resources and advance clean energy established the foundation for environmental policy in subsequent decades. Despite obstacles, his efforts in land preservation, energy efficiency […]
Dancing like everyone’s watching
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Jan. 10. There are some things in life I just don’t like to do that most people enjoy. If I were a better person, I guess I would suck it up and do things I don’t enjoy. Maybe I’d make it a New Year’s resolution. At the end of […]
Weekend Weather: Wintry
Jan. 10. Who’s ready for winter? We hope you are—with snow coming in later today, then sleet, possibly mixed with snow. Mr. Sun comes back Saturday, with cold temps all weekend and for days to come. Friday: High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of around an […]
