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Summary of who’s running for Town Board
July 18. Filing for the fall elections ended at noon today. Board of Commissioners, Town of Cornelius Non-Partisan Candidates in This Race John P. Caldwell Address: 18830 Peninsula Cove Ln Cornelius, NC 28031 Phone: (917) 671-6290 Email: johncaldwell9431@aol.com Web Site: www.facebook.com/john.caldwell.96343 Filed On: 07/10/2025 Robert Carney Address: 20105 Coachmans Wood Ln Cornelius, NC 28031 Phone: (704) […]
EarthTalk: Why bring back wooly mice and saber-tooth tigers?
Dear EathTalk: Does the recent birth of wooly mice and dire wolf pups mean that “de-extinction” is a real thing now? And why would we want to bring back dire wolves, wooly mammoths or saber-toothed cats anyway? —Paul Wilson, San Francisco, CA July 18. In recent months, the Dallas-based biotech firm Colossal Biosciences announced the […]
Take extra care amidst heat, humidity
July 18. Due to the heat wave, take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises. Mecklenburg Public Health is recommending that you: —Limit physical activity outside —Drink plenty of water and limit alcohol use —Stay cool in shaded areas outside or with fans or air-conditioning inside —Wear lightweight, […]
Weekend Weather
July 18. Weekend weather in seven words: Hot, humid, heat indices in the 100s. Friday: High near 95, with a Heat Advisory. Chance of showers, thunderstorms, mainly after 5 pm. Heat index as high as 105. Saturday: High near 94. Chance of showers, thunderstorms, mainly after 2. Heat index as high as 103. Sunday: High […]
MECK Pre-K breaks record
July 17. MECK Pre-K has registered more than 1,830 children for next year, a record number since its launch in 2018. MECK Pre-K is Mecklenburg County’s free, high-quality pre-K program for all four-year-olds, available at no cost to families. There is still plenty of time and space for families to enroll their children in MECK […]
Community meeting July 22 for new residential project
July 16. By Dave Vieser. Matt Gallagher of Blue Heel Development has filed a rezoning application with the town for permission to build 31 single-family homes on an 8.25 acres at 19311 Old Statesville Road. The lot, currently occupied by one single-family home runs westward from Highway 115, a short distance south of Washam Potts […]
Police Blotter: July 9-15
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250712020 Shots Fired 20719 Willow Pond Rd 08:21:00 07/12/25 ASN Pamela Holthouser 250712072 Larceny Vehicle 20324 Carrington Trace Dr 17:33:32 07/12/25 ASN Luis Miguel Henriquez Nieves 250713013 B&E Vehicle 19521 Liverpool Pkwy 22:00:00 07/12/25 ASN Brian Sapp 250714031 Fraud 644 […]
Now there’s a 7th candidate for Town Board
July 15. Michael DeVoney, of Tailwind Lane in Cornelius, has filed to run for Town Board, joining six others who are running for the five-person commission. The business executive, a leader in the North Meck Democratic party, could not be reached for comment. As of 11:15 am Tuesday, there are seven declared candidates, including […]
CPD officer placed on leave
July 14. A Cornelius Police officer has been placed on leave during after being arrested by Concord Police over the weekend. Cpl. George Brinzey was off duty when he was stopped for speeding on July 12 and later charged with impaired driving. He was most recently assigned to Cornelius’ lake patrol unit. Brinzey was charged […]
EarthTalk: Is there a link between good health and trees?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that there’s a link between good health and living near trees? —Paul Morra, Los Angeles, CA July 11. Trees are an essential part of most ecosystems around the planet, as both habitat for a multitude of species and as air purifiers. Their impact on the overall health of the planet […]
