July 8. After 21 successful years in business, Cornelius Today has a new owner. Dave Yochum, founder and editor of Cornelius Today, has sold the media company to Cornelius resident Jon Show.
Cornelius Today has served the community since Yochum launched the publication in 2004. For more than two decades the print and online media outlet has informed residents of the latest news and trends in the Cornelius community. Dave and his wife, Tracy, also founded Big Day at the Lake, an annual event that has donated nearly $2 million to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Carolinas and hosts the organization each summer for a day on the lake. Dave and Tracy will continue to reside in The Peninsula and will remain active with Big Day at the Lake.
“We were fortunate to launch Cornelius Today in such a welcoming community,” Yochum said. “I want to thank all of our employees, readers, friends and customers. Everything is in good hands with Jon.”
Cornelius Today includes a monthly print edition that arrives in the mailboxes of more than 30,000 Cornelius residents around the first of each month. It covers local government, real estate, business and community news. A daily newsletter goes out to subscribers sharing current events and happenings in the Cornelius area. Cornelius Today also hosts monthly Newsmakers Breakfast events at the Peninsula Club that provide networking and speaking opportunities for notable local civic, community and business officials.
Show will serve as Owner and Editor of Cornelius Today, working alongside Creative Director Jason Benavides. Following a transition period in July, Yochum will hand over day-to-day responsibilities and shift into an honorary role as Editor Emeritus.
Show, who writes the Modern Dad column that runs monthly in Cornelius Today, has lived in the Charlotte area for more than 25 years. He relocated to Cornelius in 2014 with his wife and their two children. He is an active member of the community, serving as a Cornelius Parks & Recreation commissioner and in numerous volunteer roles with youth sports organizations. He also serves as a mentor for The Mayfly Project, which teaches foster kids to fish. His parents, Burke and Melinda, have resided in the Kings Point community since retiring there in 1999.
“Cornelius Today is truly a community asset, and I look forward to continuing the legacy that Dave has fostered over the last two decades,” said Show. “Given today’s media landscape, community outlets are invaluable for keeping residents of small towns informed about local news, events and entertainment. I have large shoes to fill but I’m excited to serve in that role for the town of Cornelius and our residents.”
Congratulations on building such a valuable resource. Great legacy for all your good work. I look forward to the daily snapshot of our community.
Posted by Frank Joseph | July 8, 2025, 11:39 amCongratulations on 21 successful years! Great to hear you will continue to reside and support LKN.
Dave and Tracy… you have made a difference and I am sure you will continue to be a positive force in our community!
Cheers!!
Posted by Denis Bilodeau | July 8, 2025, 11:47 amThank you Dave for this wonderful resource. I look forward to my email newsletter each day.
Welcome Jon!
Posted by Dianne Campbell | July 8, 2025, 11:59 amCongratulations Dave and Tracy for all you’ve done and all you still want to do!
Posted by Jan Marine | July 8, 2025, 12:20 pmDave,
You are an institution in our community. Best wishes to you and Tracy in this next chapter. I know Jon and certainly look forward to working with him in the years to come. Congratulations, Jon!!
Mayor Washam
Posted by Mayor Woody Washam | July 8, 2025, 12:20 pmIt was truly an honor to work with Dave for 10 years as Sales & Marketing Director. Dave’s legacy as Founder of Big Day at the Lake, Top Women in Business,and many other events has been a special gift to the Cornelius community. He is a true Servant Leader & his contributions are priceless. Words are insufficient to communicate his value to the community. Thank you-thank you-thank you!
Posted by Gail Williams | July 8, 2025, 12:40 pmAll the best to you Dave. Thanks for your years of contribution to the community. We date back many years as a neighbor and friend. Be well.
Posted by Bob LeValley | July 8, 2025, 12:50 pmCongrats to Dave, and looking forward to a future of “Show-time”!
Posted by Rick Coffee | July 8, 2025, 1:24 pmCongratulations Dave & Tracy!
And to Jon, best wishes for continued success.
Posted by Kathleen Rose | July 8, 2025, 1:55 pmDave thanks for your service to the community and especially for all the help you gave me over the years. Best of luck going forward
Posted by Jim Puckett | July 8, 2025, 2:26 pmCongratulations to Dave and Jon! I will continue to look forward to this informative newsletter every day.
Posted by Cliff Homesley | July 8, 2025, 2:31 pmAll the best wishes to Dave and Tracy!
You have done a great job of informing the Cornelius community of what is going on . I wish Jon well with his new endeavor. He has a tuff act to follow.
Posted by Arlene Berkman | July 8, 2025, 2:41 pmCongrats, Dave! What an accomplishment. Hate to see you go, but looking forward to getting up there to celebrate. Job well-done my friend!
Posted by Drew Thigpen | July 8, 2025, 3:28 pmDave – you and Tracy are true community treasures. Thank you for the two decades of outstanding service and I look forward to working with Jon !
Posted by Bill Russell | July 8, 2025, 4:41 pmCongratulations! I hope this is the beginning of a new chapter for you and Tracy to enjoy all that life has to offer. It’s been a special pleasure to count you as friends and to have worked beside you for so many years. Cheers!
Gail
Posted by Gail Light | July 8, 2025, 5:06 pmDave – Congratulations & thank you so much for the years of incredible work for our community.
Posted by Commissioner Robert Carney | July 8, 2025, 6:09 pmDear Tracy and Dave,
As I read the posts of others, I have but one word; gratitude.
Our community is better because of you.
Chris Davis
Posted by Chris Davis | July 9, 2025, 6:18 amCongratulations to Dave and Tracy and thank you for investing in Cornelius and establishing a gold standard for media. Jon will carry the torch for this successful endeavor.
Posted by Todd Sansbury | July 9, 2025, 7:52 pm