Cornelius News
Washam edges past Bilodeau, by 13 votes
Nov. 7. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam bested challenger Denis Bilodeau by 13 votes with all four town precincts reporting. Washam captured 2767 votes while Bilodeau had 2754 […]
Clark Wins Huntersville Mayoral Race
Nov. 7. By Mark Washburn. In a race dominated by vexing issues of growth, public safety and clogged traffic, former Democratic lawmaker Christy Clark cruised to victory as Huntersville’s next […]
Early voting results in Cornelius: It’s neck and neck for mayor
Nov. 7. By Dave Vieser. Early voting results show challenger Denis Bilodeau with a razor thin lead over Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam while the term limit referendum is currently going […]
Scenes from Election Day
Nov. 7. Scenes from Town Hall (Precinct 202) and Waterfront Hall in Jetton Village (Precinct 242) as Election Day unfolds. There was no waiting this morning. Polls close at 7:30 […]
Election 2023: Will you vote yes or no on term-length proposal?
Nov. 7. Voters in Cornelius will decide today if term limits for mayor and commissioners, should be expanded to a staggered four-year format or remain at the current two years. […]
Pro: 4-year terms
[Opinion] By Lyn Snowa. It’s way past time to update and change to 4-year staggered terms. Historically low voter turnout in local Cornelius elections enables special interest groups to have […]
Con: 4-year-terms
[Opinion] By Kurt Naas. This election Cornelius citizens will be asked to double the terms of town commissioners from two years to four. They should say NO for several reasons. […]
Country music star Rockie Lynn will perform at Veterans Day observance
Nov. 7. American Legion Post 86 will host a Veterans Day program at 11 am this Saturday at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza, located behind Cornelius Town Hall. […]
Election Day: Polls are open until 7:30 pm
Nov. 7. It’s a perfect day for voting, with sunny skies and temps headed to the upper 70s. At 6:30 am, when polls opened, there were more candidates than voters […]
Weekly calendar Nov. 6-12: Southern Christmas Show, Veterans Day events, lectures, music
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Nov. 6 Panel on Religion and Politics 7 – 8:30pm | Nov. 6. Featuring Besir Ceka, King Associate Professor of Political Science; Susan Roberts, Professor of Political […]
