Cornelius News
Two who put others first remembered
By Dave Yochum. Two lives are merging at Davidson College, one cut too short, the other long and full; one white, one black. Both passionate about serving others. The newly dedicated Student Resource Center on campus is called Lula Bell’s and resides in the already named Lula Bell Houston Laundry. Lula Bell, 94, is a fixture […]
Five of these people will set our tax rate and make countless key decisions for the next two years
By Kate Stevens. More than 110 people came out to hear the men and women running for the Cornelius Board of Commissioners discuss local issues including quality of life, traffic and taxes during the “Old Fashioned BBQ & Candidate Forum” at Town Hall. Hosted by Business Today and Cornelius Today, the event gave the public […]
Vote early or late: Polls open Tuesday 6:30 am to 7:30 pm
Nov. 6. By Dave Vieser. In dueling newsletters hours before Election Day, two Cornelius Town Board members have come out swinging. Commissioner Dave Gilroy has criticized three commission candidates about their campaigns, which got a lift—depending on if you like attack ads—from a builder who was active in the Huntersville elections two years ago. The […]
Clubs, churches, support adults with special needs
By Dave Vieser. “There’s so much warmth in the room when they meet, you don’t need to turn on the heat!” So said Neil Serdinsky of Cornelius, whose 20-year-old daughter Allison was recently named newcomer of the year by the Lake Norman Aktion Club. The Aktion Club is one of a number of groups and organizations […]
Mayor Travis honored by fellow architects
Mayor Chuck Travis has received the William H. Deitrick Service Medal from the American Institute of Architects North Carolina Chapter. The Deitrick Service Medal is presented to an AIA North Carolina member who exhibits “extraordinary service to the community, profession or AIA North Carolina.” Travis, a two-term mayor of Cornelius, has received multiple design awards […]
Vote early (not often) at Cornelius Town Hall
Nov. 2. By Dave Yochum. Early voting is under way this week at Town Hall, and, chances are you aren’t going to wait. Cast your ballot from 10 am to 7 pm today and tomorrow or Saturday, from 10 am to 1 pm. Davidson voters are turning out, too, with a hotly contested three-way […]
Be scary, be spooky but be safe
With Halloween right around the corner, pay attention to trick-or-treaters and pedestrians after dark. Costumes can be both creative and safe. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. Masks can obstruct a child’s vision, so choose non-toxic face paint and make-up whenever possible instead. Have kids carry glow sticks […]
Copperhead sightings on the rise
Oct. 30. What’s scarier than an adult dressed as a 1970s rock star for Halloween? A snake. Maybe a copperhead. Slithering on your porch, driveway or, even scarier, in the lake. Melissa and Bill Hart snapped a pic of what looks like a copperhead cruising in the water near their lakefront home off Jetton […]
Vote: Early voting starts today at Town Hall
Early voting begins at 10 am at Town Hall, with 11 candidates for five seats on the Town Commission, a school board race and the bond referendum. Cast your ballot from 10 am to 1 pm today, or 10 am to 7 pm next week. The last day for early voting is next Saturday, from […]
Police clip 2 in landscaper caper
Cornelius Police have arrested Rodger Dale Knox III, 36, and Catherine Helene Lassiter, 35, in connection with multiple reported larcenies of equipment from landscapers. Knox was charged with two counts of misdemeanor larceny, felony breaking and entering motor vehicle, misdemeanor possession of stolen goods and felony conspiracy. Lassiter was charged with felony breaking and entering […]
