Cornelius News
Washam will seek 4th term as mayor
Dec. 6. By Dave Yochum. Mayor Woody Washam will seek an unprecedented fourth term at the helm of Cornelius government. The long-time community leader, former two-term town commissioner, banker and church organist has also chaired the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. There’s no word on another candidate, but one may declare by July of next […]
Outgoing CMS board member says superintendent will be named soon
Dec. 6. By Dave Vieser. In her final appearance as a Charlotte Mecklenburg School board member last night, Rhonda Cheek told Cornelius commissioners that she expects a new interim CMS superintendent to be named before schools break for the holidays. “I know the principals at our various schools are very anxious to have the decision […]
It’s all in the detail: Carolina Springs hopes to expand
Dec. 5. By Dave Vieser. A public hearing on a site plan amendment requested by Carolina Springs Auto Spa will be held this evening, Dec. 5, by the Town Board. The proposed amendment would permit the car wash business to move their detail building to the rear of the property while adding express detail and […]
Weekly calendar thru Dec. 11: Music at the Mill, Classic Christmas in Mooresville and more
Calendar Sponsors Here’s a look at what’s happening this week in LakeNorman: Dec. 5-8 Winter Wonderettes Check website | Dec. 5-8. Advance Tickets: Adult – $20; Senior (65+) – $ 18; Student (under 21) – $15. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Dec. 5- 23 Charlotte Christmas Village and ice skate and snow tube […]
Most candle fires occur in homes during December
Dec. 5. The American Red Cross encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. Most home fires involving candles happen in December, when one in five home decoration fires also occur. “Help protect your family by using battery-operated candles, testing your smoke alarms monthly and practicing your two-minute escape plan […]
How to get around during North Meck Holiday Parade
Dec. 2. The 40th North Meck Holiday Parade will be held rain or shine tomorrow in Davidson and Cornelius. And rain is likely. The parade route will begin 1 pm on Main Street at Griffith Street in Davidson and will continue south on Hwy. 115 through Cornelius and will end at Hickory Street and Hwy. […]
Where to watch the 2022 World Cup, USA vs Netherlands
Dec. 2. By Jason Benavides. U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! The knockout stage at the 2022 World Cup gets underway as USA faces the Netherlands on Saturday, Dec. 3. If you’re looking to get out and support your National team here are a few options around Lake Norman. FOX and Telemundo will be showing the match and […]
Electric vehicle chargers in Davidson are ready for use
Dec. 2. Two new electric vehicle (EV) chargers are up and running in Davidson. The Level 2 EV chargers are at Davidson Town Hall and next to the Harris Teeter on Jetton Street. They’re part of Duke Energy’s Park & Plug Pilot Program. News hook New gasoline-powered cars will be banned in California under a […]
LKN Kiwanis delivered 365 Thanksgiving meals
Dec. 1. The holiday season got off to a great start for hundreds of people, thanks to the Lake Norman Kiwanis Club. A group of brave souls made up of 20 Kiwanis club members and 35 other volunteers gathered in a chilly 25 degrees to bring joy and turkey dinners to those in their community […]
Weekender: Christmas in Davidson (Cornelius and Huntersville, too), N. Meck Holiday Parade, more
Calendar Sponsors Here’s a look at what’s coming up the weekend of Dec. 1-3: Submit your entertainment and event news to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Dec. 1-3 Christmas in Davidson 6-9 pm | Dec. 1-3. Highlights include: a video and light show on downtown buildings; strolling characters and other live entertainment; bubble snowflakes; an artisan village and a […]
