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Chief Black will retire at year-end, Major Baucom to replace him

Nov. 7. Cornelius Chief of Police Kevin Black will retire at the end of the year with Major David Baucom set to replace him. Black has been with the Cornelius force for three decades. He came to Cornelius in 1993 having graduated from Lees McRae College. He spent his entire law enforcement career serving the […]

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Election Day is the last day to vote; here’s how

Nov. 7. Tuesday looks like a perfect day for voting, with sunny skies and temps in the mid-60s. There are four polling places in Cornelius on Election Day: —Community in Christ Lutheran Church, 7621 Norman Island Drive —Jetton Park, 19000 Jetton Road —Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Road —Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. […]

Rural Hill Sheep Dog Trials on Nov. 12-13 will feature the US Border Collie Handlers’ Association and Carolina Dock Dogs.

Weekly calendar Nov. 7-13: Veterans Day ceremonies, sheep dog trials, Santa Paws and more

Here is what’s going on this week around Lake Norman. Nov. 8 Goat Yoga 6-7 pm | Nov. 8. Must register. $27. Lost Worlds Brewery, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius. The Price of Peace: Can We Buy National Security?  4 – 5 pm | Nov. 8. Lecture by Danica R. Starks is the Senior U.S. […]

Veterans Day will be celebrated at Cornelius Town Hall and elsewhere.

Local ceremonies will salute service members for Veterans Day

Nov. 7. On Nov. 11, all Americans who have served their country will be honored during Veterans Day ceremonies, Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day because it marked the one-year anniversary of the temporary cessation of hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany during World War I. That armistice went into effect at the […]

Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Oct. 26-Nov. 1

Nov. 4. As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 221028033 Fraud 20468 Chartwell Center Dr 09:46:57 10/28/22 ASN Deck Medic 221028062 B&E Vehicle 18735 CoachmanS Trace 13:54:27 10/28/22 ASN Arthur, William 221029106 Larceny 21500 Catawba Av 19:31:28 10/29/22 ASN Walgreens 221030029 B&E Vehicle 19501 Statesville Rd 09:09:25 […]

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More than 10,000 people have voted early at Town Hall

Nov. 4. Saturday is the last day of early voting prior to Election Day on Tuesday Nov. 8. Early voting runs until 7:30 pm today, and from 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday. Election Day Polls will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Election Day, from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. Any eligible voter […]

In the United States, daylight saving time was first used in 1918 when a bill introduced the idea of a seasonal time shift. The idea was to save energy during war time. It lasted seven months before the bill was repealed. During World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt re-established the idea of daylight saving time. It was called "War Time."

It’s time to fall back

Nov. 4.  It’s time to turn your clocks back this weekend. When turning your clocks, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed, the American Red Cross urges. Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November. On Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 am, turn your clocks back to 1 am. Or […]

Sign of the wines

Nov. 3. By Dave Vieser. A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday Nov. 14 at 6:30 pm in Town Hall to determine if Total Wine may install an oversized sign at their new location in Cornelius. Total Wine will be occupying part of the former Steinmart store. Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron said town […]

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Weekender Nov. 4-6: Barbecue, concerts and festivals abound

Here’s a look at what’s coming up this weekend: Nov. 4 Chorale and Symphony Orchestra 5 – 6:30 pm | Nov. 4. The Davidson Chorale and Chamber Singers present music from Baltic nations where the cultural heritage of singing is millenia old. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.  Davidson College, Knobloch […]

November HEARTS event postponed for renovation at Cedar Grove

Nov. 3. The November HEARTS event at the Hugh Torance House and Store is being postponed to allow for the installation of a whole-house HVAC system. The needed rehabilitation work at Cedar Grove is starts with the HVAC system to provide climate control and recommended humidity levels to protect and preserve the 1831 Greek Revival […]