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EarthTalk: Coming clean about pesticides on food

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the most effective way to remove pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables that I buy at the supermarket? —R.L.J., Kansas City, KS Aug. 23. For decades, pesticides […]

Weekend Weather

Aug. 23. This amazing streak of cooler, drier weather continues this weekend, but summer temps (and humidity) return Monday. Friday: Sunny and dry, high near 81. Saturday: Sunny, dry high […]

Know a young actor? Check this out

Aug. 22. Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company is seeking energetic and imaginative youth for a November production of “Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr: the Musical.” Who: Youth actors between 10 and […]

Police Blotter: Aug. 14-20

As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240820101 Assault 17236 Green Dolphin Ln 17:16:54 08/20/24 ACT Victor Glenn/Anthony Prentice 240820042 Damage Property […]

Back-to-school: Drivers, please pay attention, follow the rules

Aug. 20. Drivers should make an effort to slow down as kids head back to school. Know that yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is getting ready to stop ─ […]

EarthTalk: What about big banks and the climate?

Dear EarthTalk: How is it that banks play a disproportionately large role in the increase in greenhouse gas emissions, and what can we do to reform this? —Philip, C., New […]

Help shape the future of downtown on Sept. 12

Aug. 19. What do you think downtown Cornelius should look like? Let town leaders know during a public meeting Thursday, Sept. 12 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Town […]

Missing something? Check this list

Aug. 19. From a Rolex to a lawn mower, the Cornelius Police Department has found it. If you are the owner of any of the unclaimed property listed below, file […]

Weekend Weather

Aug. 16. Look for summery weather and the return of humidity this weekend—with possible late-afternoon thunderstorms. Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 88. Humidity levels climb, evening storms possible. Saturday: Mostly […]

Letter: Former commissioner comments on sinkhole story

Aug. 15. [Opinion] In the August 2024 Cornelius Today, there was an article regarding Old Canal Street discussing the sink hole issue. This road has another issue: it was not […]