Cornelius News
Election Day 2025: Hour-by-hour recap of the day
Nov. 4. Denis Bilodeau has been elected the next mayor of Cornelius, defeating incumbent Woody Washam 44% to 36%. Bilodeau received 3,181 votes to Washam’s 2,673. Commissioners Michael Osborne, Susan Johnson, Todd Sansbury and Robert Carney were all re-elected, while Colin Furcht regained the seat he lost in the last election. Osborne will be named […]
Giving thanks for things to do: November events
Nov. 3. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening in November around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Wednesday, Nov. 5 Bunco 7-9 pm | Nov. 5. Bunco every first Wednesday of the month. Three tiers of prizes. Eleven Lakes Brewing. Thursday Nov. 6- Sunday, Nov. 16 Vanya and […]
Rezoning sought on Westmoreland Road
Nov. 3. By Dave Vieser. A Charlotte-based health care realty firm wants to build an urgent care facility on Westmoreland Road, on a site where a daycare center was once proposed but never built. The 4.8-acre property, made up of two tax parcels, sits on the north side of Westmoreland Road, about a quarter-mile east […]
The leaf vacuums cometh
Oct. 31. Best to scuttle those weekend plans because it’s time to feed the leaf monster. The town’s leaf collection trucks begin making rounds in Cornelius on Monday. If you miss the first pass, they will take multiple trips through neighborhoods until the end of January, but when they arrive is anyone’s guess. The town […]
This month in print: What’s up with Alexander Farms?
Oct. 31. The November print edition of Cornelius Today begins hitting mailboxes at all homes and businesses in the 28031 ZIP code. A digital version of the print issue will also be available for download starting Monday at www.CorneliusToday.com. • Update on the Alexander Farms project • Inside look at the downtown master plan • […]
Hough blows out Hopewell to finish undefeated regular season
Photo by Max Gallagher Oct. 30. By Ryan Moxon. Hough wrapped up a 10-0 undefeated regular season Thursday with a 56-0 win over Hopewell on a cool, windy evening at Hough High School. The Huskies scored 21 points in the first quarter despite having two early touchdowns called back on penalties, including a negated 96-yard […]
Mecklenburg County warns seniors about jury duty scam
Oct. 30. Mecklenburg County is warning residents about a jury service scam following reports of suspicious calls, texts, and emails claiming recipients failed to appear for jury duty and face fines or arrest. County officials said senior citizens are often targeted in these scams, which typically involve requests for payment through gift cards, wire transfers, […]
Halloween safety tips for trick or treaters
Oct. 30. Halloween is tomorrow and the American Red Cross released a list of suggestions to help keep kids safe. The organization said children are more than twice as likely to be hit and/or killed by a car on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Costume safety • Use face makeup instead […]
Hough looks to complete undefeated regular season
Oct. 29. By Ryan Moxon. Hough hosts Hopewell tonight in a rare Thursday Night Lights matchup, aiming to complete an undefeated season. A win would also secure a conference championship for the Huskies. Hough’s last regular-season loss came on Aug. 23 of last year. The team has since won 18 straight regular-season games, with its […]
Weekender: Halloween is coming
Oct. 30. Here is a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Thursday, Oct. 30 Safety and Transportation Town Hall 6:30-8 pm | Oct. 30. Rep. Beth Helfrich will host a Town Hall focused on public safety and transportation, joined by all […]
