Cornelius News
Election 2023: 14 CMS at-large candidates
Oct. 26. By Dave Vieser. While much attention is being focused on local town elections, voters will also have the opportunity to cast their ballots for school board members, as well as a school bond proposal. School Board Voters can select as many as three candidates running for the CMS School Board in a non-partisan […]
It’s Bilodeau vs. Washam: 2 candidates, 1 job
Oct. 25. By Dave Yochum. For the first time in 15 years there is competition for the top elected job in Cornelius: Denis Bilodeau vs. Woody Washam, the three-term incumbent. Both were elected town commissioners—Washam for two terms åthe most votes in the non-partisan elections held every two years. Both are members of the North […]
Sentencing in Cornelius investment scheme moved to November
Oct. 24. By Dave Yochum. The sentencing hearings for Marlin Hershey and Dana Bradley have been moved from Oct. 26 in the courtroom of Judge Frank Whitney to some time in November due to a related trial that will take place in Denver, Colo. At least two Cornelius residents are testifying against Hershey in the […]
Hugh Torance House Halloween event Oct. 29 is steeped in history
Oct. 24. The Hugh Torance House and Store is hosting a free family-friendly Halloween Spirit Day event Oct. 29 from 1 pm to 4 pm. There will be pumpkin rolling races, crafts, an age-appropriate Spooky Trail, and some 19th-century Irish yard games that harken back to the misty legends of warriors and fairy tales. The […]
Halloween haunts for kids and adults around Lake Norman
Oct.24. Halloween weekend is full of trick or treating options for kids and plenty of events for adults too. 7th Annual Boos and Brews Oct. 26-28 | 7:30 pm. Join the Davidson Community Players for the annual 10-Minute-Play Festival with a Halloween twist. Boos & Brews will feature original plays written, performed, and directed by […]
CPD getting new SUVs
Oct. 24. By Dave Vieser. More than $500,000 will be spent this fall on new vehicles for the Cornelius Police Dept. The latest acquisition involves the purchase of five new Dodge Durango SUVs at a total cost of $255,186 from Ilderton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of High Point. In September, the town authorized the purchase […]
Mayoral debate: How would you ensure that the town is addressing affordable housing?
Oct. 23. By Dave Yochum. With many people who work in Cornelius—including first responders and teachers—living elsewhere because of the high price of houses and apartments, it’s a good thing to support affordable/workforce housing. There would be other benefits as well, including less traffic and more diversity. We asked the two mayoral candidates how they […]
Weekly calendar Oct. 23-29: Halloween activities and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Oct. 23 What the World Needs Now: A Tribute to Burt Bacharach 7:30-9 pm | Oct. 24. Burt Bacharach was the most successful pop composer of the 60s, with over 70 top-40 hits, six Grammys and three Oscars. This is a one-night-only celebration of his life and music with narration in tribute […]
Town curbside leaf vacuuming starts next week
Oct. 23. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 1, you can pile your leaves at the curb to be vacuumed by town crews. At least one round of vacuuming will occur each month, and, weather permitting, hopefully more. Truck locations can be checked on the Cornelius Town’s website. This service will run till the end of January.
Watch for construction, starting today, on Jetton Extension
Oct. 23. By Dave Vieser. The much-needed $2.89 million improvement project for Jetton Road Extension from West Catawba Ave to Liverpool begin today. Motorists should expect delays and occasional lane closings during the construction which will last through June of next year. Jetton Road extension has become an increasingly popular alternative for motorists seeking to […]
