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Tell Giselle: Thinking outside the gift box

Dec. 3. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “Looking for ideas for presents that punch above their weight. I’m not only looking for suggestions for things I can buy for others, I’m needing to come up with a list that I can give to others who are […]

Tynsley Lockhardt-Williams, Board Member and mother of Niko, one of the first-year graduates of Cornelius Early Scholars with preschool director, Margy Nance. Photo by John McHugh – Ocaid Photography.

Chamber foundation raises $41,000 for children

Dec. 3. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s third annual Thanksgiving breakfast raised about $41,000 for local nonprofits providing pre- and after-school programs, as well as vocational and technical training. Cornelius Early Scholars and Bridge of Hearts will each receive roughly $18,000. The Lake Norman Education Collaborative, which works with local high school students […]

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Construction crews ready site at River Rock Manor

Dec. 3. By Dave Vieser. While the commercial development at Alexander Farms remains stalled due to legal and financial issues, it appears that work has begun on the site where River Rock Manor will be built. River Rock Manor, initially approved in 2020, is designed to be a 55+, 142-unit, three-story housing complex on the […]

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Esquire recognizes Cornelius restaurant

Dec. 2. Esquire singled out Seaboy restaurant in Cornelius its annual list of the 25 Best New Restaurants in America. “These are the places you hate to leave, but when you do, you leave full,” Esquire wrote. “Full of some of the most deeply personal food you can remember eating, full of joy and ideas […]

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New mayor and town board get to work

Dec. 2. By Dave Vieser. When the polls closed after the election two years ago, mayoral candidate Denis Bilodeau watched anxiously as results came in from the Board of Elections. At the end of the night, the differential was only 13 votes, and after an official recount, he lost the race to Mayor Woody Washam […]

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Washam, Higgins bid farewell as new mayor and board are sworn in

Dec. 2. By Dave Vieser. With the swearing-in of newly elected town officials, Monday evening’s Town Board meeting was the last for Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam, who served four terms as mayor and three terms as a town commissioner. In his farewell comments to a packed audience, Washam expressed gratitude to the commissioners, town staff […]

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This month in print: Holiday season arrives

Dec. 1. The December print edition of Cornelius Today hit mailboxes at all homes and businesses in the 28031 ZIP code over the weekend. A digital version of the print issue is also available for download now at www.CorneliusToday.com. Highlights from this month’s issue includes: • Holiday season: Fashion tips from LC Styled; Inside tips […]

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Holidays are here: December events

Dec. 1. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this month around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Monday, Dec. 1 Love Came Down – A Christmas Concert – Opening 7 pm | Dec. 1. Join us for a beautiful evening of holiday music as the Community Singers of […]

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Two arrested in Jay’s at the Lake stabbing

Nov. 28. A stabbing early Friday morning at Jay’s on the Lake left one man in intensive care and resulted in two arrests, according to the Cornelius Police Department. Officers were called to the bar on Statesville Road at 2:20 a.m. to respond to the incident. The victim, whose name was not released, was stabbed […]

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Hough football team headed to state championship

Nov. 28. By Ryan Moxon. Hough outlasted West Charlotte in the west regional final by a score of 24-0 to advance to the 8A state championship football game. The game was dominated by both defenses through much of the first half before Hough took advantage of a botched snap on a punt by the Lions […]