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Impending cold weather could slow down I-77 paving
Nov. 4. Dave Vieser. The fines being levied on I-77 Mobility Partners for failing to complete the toll lane project on time could prove to be a very expensive proposition for the Cintra-controlled partnership. As of Friday Nov. 1, the fines are $30,000 per day, and with a significant amount of paving yet to be […]
Cornelius Elementary School 2019-2020 Q1 Honor Roll
3rd Grade A Honor Roll Bavis, Sophia Burns, Jordan Corbett, Liam D’Agostino, Caterina Falcone, Jack Hang, Yijing Hotze, Margaret Jorgensen, Sawyer Kamphongthai, Alexis Mancini, Adriana Mastin, Luke Mazzia, Caden McGee, Carter McGowan, Leah Pryce, Katherine Swenson, Ambria 4th Grade A Honor Roll Alfonso, Jordan Ben-Yohanan, Ellinor Beshears, Benjamin Bhandiwad, Sumanyu Bissette, Bernice Campbell, Charles […]
Candidates discuss the issues
Seven people—two of them a married couple—are vying for five seats on the Cornelius Town Board, and some people are scratching their heads. Diane and Dave Gilroy say they don’t talk politics, but should both get elected to the Town Board, 40 percent of the voting power would be concentrated in one household. There’s nothing […]
Cornelius author, consultant hops into craft beer
By Dave Vieser. Lost Worlds Brewery has found a place in a strip shopping center on West Catawba in Cornelius. If all goes as planned, the suds will be flowing sometime this winter according to co-owners Dave and Allison Hamme. The brewery was founded to create a “basecamp for adventure-seekers,” said David Hamme, a nationally […]
Vote! Here’s when ‘n’ where
Early voting ends today at 7 pm at Cornelius Town Hall. It’s the last day to beat the crowds on Election Day, although turn-out might be light because it’s an off year. On Nov. 5 Election Day, polls are open from 6:30 am until 7:30 pm. There are four polling places: Community in Church Lutheran […]
Incidents, Arrests and Citations as reported by the Cornelius Police Department Oct. 31
Incidents 191023056 Larceny 22425 Market St 16:02:19 10/23/19 CLO La Scala, Robert 191025017 Larceny 8910 Washam Potts Rd 08:57:29 10/25/19 ACT Pridemore, Jason Earl 191026004 Larceny 19712 One Norman Bv 00:22:00 10/26/19 CLO Page, April Turner 191027022 B&E Residential 1520 Brennady Dr 10:32:40 10/27/19 CLO Caldwell, Phillis Denise 191027039 Damage Property 16947 Doe Valley Ct […]
Pro sales tax forces have spent millions to impact public opinion
By Dave Vieser. This fall, voters in Mecklenburg County are being given the option to raise the local sales tax from 7.25 percent to 7.50 percent. Revenue from such a tax hike would raise approximately $50 million annually. About 45 percent would go to the arts, $17 million to parks and recreation, $8 million to […]
Neighbors still sounding off about sounds
Oct. 27. Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board last week unanimously approved reducing the permitted maximum sound level from 100 dB to 90 dB but, based on social media comments over the weekend, some people still aren’t happy. The Commissioners have been tinkering with the correct level to limit sound in the town for months, […]
Incidents, Arrests and Citations as reported by the Cornelius Police Department October 25
Incidents 191018017 B&E Vehicle 20301 Val Cr 08:59:09 10/18/19 ACT Benjamin, John Dean 191018034 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 10:53:46 10/18/19 ACT Home Depot 191018041 Burglary 21434 John Pines Dr 12:22:30 10/18/19 ACT Critz, David & Critz, Ronald 191018048 Robbery Strong 21720 Catawba Av 13:36:43 10/18/19 ACT Harris Teeter 191019053 Larceny 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd 16:38:32 […]
Child Development Center plays role in people coming together
Oct. 24. The Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center, now 50 years old, has launched a $195,000 capital campaign in September to help fund a new building and improvements to the grounds. Located in Davidson, the early education and child care facility serves a diverse array of families and children in North Mecklenburg. It’s at capacity with […]
