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Letter: Red Line is old technology
June 20. [Opinion] Tripling local transit sales taxes from 0.5% to 1.5% to build a 1970s style railroad to begin operating, possibly, by the 2030s? That’s the definition of a […]
Weekend Weather: It’s a heat wave
June 20. May 2025 was the second-warmest on record for the globe, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—wait till June data comes in! This weekend will be hot […]
Happy Juneteenth!
June 19. Today is a federal holiday marking the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after the end of the Civil […]
Police Blotter: June 11-17
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250611045 Fraud 19409 Jetton Rd 10:37:00 06/11/25 ASN David Kilbourn 250611067 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel […]
Five questions with country artist Brooke Lee
June 18. Nashville artist and Lake Norman native Brooke Lee returns to the BoatYard LKN stage this Saturday with guests Diamond Dixie and Bourbon Sons. The country singer is known […]
Town Board approves increases for park fees, electric utility
June 17. By Dave Vieser. Town property taxes are not going up, but fees for many park and recreation activities are. ElectriCities rates will also rise an average of 5% […]
Police will reinforce training after incident involving dog in a hot vehicle
June 17. [Updated] The Cornelius Police Dept. is “reinforcing our training procedures to ensure that all personnel respond professionally, respectfully, and with empathy in every situation.” Including those with dogs […]
Town Board meets tonight; park fees, CMS and TAB on the agenda
June 16. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday June 16 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board will consider approving a series of increases impacting various parks and recreation programs and activities. […]
Fisher Farm cross country trail to close for improvements
June 16. The Cross Country Trail at Fisher Farm will be closed for Fall 2025 because of an upcoming stream restoration project. This important environmental initiative will help protect local […]
The Great Race arrives in Mooresville June 28
June 16. The 2025 Hemmings Motor News Great Race stops in Mooresville June 28. The premiere old car rally features more than 100 antique automobiles during a nine-day, 2,300-mile event. […]
