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Weekend Weather: Hot ‘n’ humid
June 6. Summer is still officially two weeks away, but we’re in for summer-like heat and humidity this weekend. Saturday looks hottest, with a 90 degree day in store. Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 88. Slight chance of showers and T-storms. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 89-90. Late afternoon T-storms possible. Sunday: Partly sunny, high 86-87. […]
Police Blotter: May 28-June 3
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250528025 Fraud 19430 W Catawba Av 07:36:22 05/28/25 CLO Michelle Campbell 250528053 Larceny 19900 W Catawba Av 11:57:32 05/28/25 ASN MyEyeDr 250529050 Comm Threats 19608 Liverpool Pkwy 10:53:00 05/29/25 ASN Dawn Raddman 250529088 Harass Person 19100 W Catawba Av 18:40:00 […]
Taxes: County, town set budgets for FY2026
June 4. By Dave Yochum. The Board of County Commissioners has adopted a $2.5 billion operating budget, with a property tax rate of 49.27 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Along with the Town of Cornelius budget of $39.4 million, it means the total property tax on a $500,000 home in Corneliuswould be $3,328.50. Highlights […]
Town Board formally OKs $39.4 million budget
June 3. By Dave Vieser. It’s official. There will be no tax town tax increase next year in Cornelius. At Monday evenings town board meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved the proposed $39.4 million 2026 Cornelius town budget. The town tax rate will remain flat at 17.31 cents per $100 valuation. That amounts to approximately $865 […]
EarthTalk: What is mariculture and why are proponents so bullish?
Dear EarthTalk: What is mariculture and why are proponents so bullish on it as a solution to environmental challenges? —Peter Manchin, Atlanta, GA May 30. Growing demand for seafood adds more pressure to ocean populations. Mariculture has an alternative that can help mitigate environmental challenges and even climate change. This type of aquacultural practice cultivates […]
Town Board may vote Monday on business park on Bailey Road
May 30. By Dave Vieser. Will the second time be the charm for the Cornelius Business Park re-zoning proposal on Bailey Road? We may know Monday evening after the Cornelius Town Board conducts the required public hearing in Town Hall on Catawba Avenue. Greenberg Gibbons is seeking Town Board approval for a four-building complex on […]
Weekend weather: Keep an eye out Friday afternoon
May 30. Clouds, sun and T-storms Friday, then mostly sunny and low 80s Saturday, upper 70s Sunday. Friday: Scattered showers, possibly damaging thunderstorms this afternoon, high near 79. Saturday: Sunny, high near 80-81. Breezy, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Sunday: 30 percent chance of late afternoon showers. High 79-80. Monday: Sunny, high near […]
Police Blotter: May 21-27
As reported by Cornelius Police… Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250521034 B&E Vehicle 18824 Nautical Dr 09:11:00 05/21/25 ASN Stuart & Julianna Milner 250521050 B&E Vehicle 18824 Nautical Dr 11:43:00 05/21/25 ASN Sara Sellers 250521072 Assault Weapon MM 27 on I-77 14:39:00 05/21/25 INA Trinity Minor 250521091 Larceny 18635 Old Statesville Rd […]
Police blotter: May 14-20
As reported by the Cornelius Police… Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250514074 Assault 19712 School St 13:46:36 05/14/25 CLO Jhon Monsalve 250514084 Larceny 17720 Kings Point Dr 15:55:06 05/14/25 INA Caton Construction Group 250516017 Larceny Vehicle 8112 Forest Shadow Cir 06:42:00 05/16/25 ASN 250517048 Damage Property 18801 Old Statesville Rd 09:57:18 05/17/25 […]
Davidson groundbreaking ceremony today for rehabilitation of historic gymnasium
May 27. The Town of Davidson will host a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the rehabilitation of the Historic Davidson Gymnasium on Tuesday, May 27, at 5 pm. The Davidson School Gymnasium, located behind the Davidson Town Hall and Community Center at 251 South St., is a locally designated historical landmark. The building is one of […]
