Cornelius News
Leaf collections are picking up
Nov. 2. Leaf season is in full swing, and with temperatures dropping this week, more leaves will begin to fall. The Town of Cornelius had two leaf vacuum trucks running yesterday, the first day of free leaf collection. Mayor Woody Washam said there are four trucks. “We will add the others as volumes increase,” he […]
VLN photo contest captures beauty of Lake Norman
Nov. 2. We do live in a beautiful area, just take a look at the three winners of the Visit Lake Norman (VLN) “Capture Lake Norman” photo contest. Jeremy Wallace won first place with his aerial sunset photo. Dion White landed second place for his crane photo at Lake Norman State Park. Third place winner […]
Duke asks for water conservation as ‘low inflow protocol’ begins
Nov. 1. By Dave Yochum. Duke Energy says drought conditions have made it necessary to enter Stage 1 of “Low Inflow Protocol” (LIP) in the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, which includes Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake. As of today, Lake Norman is 2.4 feet below target level and .6 above minimum. As dry weather conditions […]
CYO Philharmonic premiers alongside brass ensembles
Nov. 1. The Cornelius Youth Orchestra Philharmonic premier was held at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville on Monday, along with Brass Ensemble and Junior Brass Ensemble programs. Under the guidance of directors Jen Bassett and Andrew Fierova, the concert program blended traditional pieces and contemporary compositions. The Brass Ensemble and Junior Brass Ensemble […]
Here’s what should be on your radar for November fun and holiday activities
Nov. 1 Brooke M. Bauer, Ph.D.: Becoming Catawba: Catawba Indian Women and Nation-building, 1540-1840 7:30 – pm | Nov. 1. Talk and book reading. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall , Davidson College. Friday, Nov. 3 Chatham County Line 8 pm | Nov. 3. For over two decades, Chatham County Line has embraced a heart-worn […]
Sheep Dog Trials and Festival this weekend
Oct. 31. The Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival returns to Historic Rural Hill Nov. 4-5. The annual event showcases the incredible skill and intelligence of sheepdogs as they compete in a variety of challenges. In addition to pet vendors, food and drink vendors and dog adoptions, the Sheepdog Trials feature a series of competitive events […]
Early Voting continues through Saturday
Oct. 31. by Dave Yochum. Almost a week out from Election Day, Early Voting at Town Hall increased yesterday: Monday totals/Grand total —Cornelius Town Hall 265/1157 —Davidson Town Hall 75/287 —Library/Huntersville 332/1513 The Cornelius total of 1,157 voters is well ahead of the five-day tally two years ago, during which time Cornelius Town Hall drew […]
Trey Calloway, a North Meck High grad, lands another Josie Music Award
Oct. 30. Country singer-songwriter Trey Calloway, who grew up on Danesway Lane in Cornelius, won the Josie Music Award for Modern Country Song of the Year for “Worth A Shot.” The 2010 North Mecklenburgh High School grad was also nominated for Modern Country Male Artist of the Year, Modern Country Male Vocalist of the Year, […]
Last full week of county-wide Early Voting; four-day totals
County-wide Early Voting at 19 locations. Oct. 30. By Dave Yochum. After four days of Early Voting, 892 people have come through Cornelius Town Hall to cast their ballots. Seventy-five voted yesterday, down from 345 on Thursday, the first day of Early Voting. Registered voters anywhere in the county can vote at any one of […]
10 ways to keep trick or treaters safe
Oct. 30. Halloween is tomorrow and little superheroes, cartoon and television characters will be out. The American Red Cross has tips parents can follow to help keep the kids safe while enjoying the festivities. Trick-or-treaters need to see and be seen. Use face makeup instead of masks which can make seeing difficult. Give trick-or-treaters a […]
