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April 4. Look for breezy, summer-like conditions, showers now and then Sunday before spring-like temps return Monday. Friday: Partly sunny, high near 86. Breezy, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 85. Gusts as high as 21 mph. Sunday: Chance of showers before 3 pm, chance of T-storms between 3 […]
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August 15. We appreciate everyone who came out yesterday morning to relive stories from former Cornelius Today owner, Dave Yochum and hear more about the future from owner/editor Jon Show. Special thank you to our sponsors: The Presenting Sponsor is The Lake Norman Wealth Management Group of Merrill Lynch. Breakfast Sponsors are Anita Sabates & Dixie Dean and Matheson […]
Aug. 15. Looks like a dry weekend but the warmer temperatures return. We’re thinking of having a summer photo contest to see whose lawn looks the worst right now. The grass at the global headquarters of Cornelius Today looks like our irrigation system broke months ago, but our water bill says otherwise. Great weekend to […]
Aug. 15. The summer’s final Sundown Sounds will take to the water tonight with Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot. The North Myrtle Beach band will perform live on a barge off the shores of the beach at Ramsey Creek Park. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the concert from […]
Dear EarthTalk: What can we do to make our neighborhoods more walkable? – D.F., New York, NY Aug. 14. Walkability is essential for healthy communities. A pedestrian-friendly community lets residents access vital services without cars. This improves public health by encouraging physical activity, reducing pollution and easing traffic congestion. Neighborhoods designed for pedestrians also foster […]
Friday, Aug. 15 Countdown to Kindergarten 4-7 pm | Aug. 15. Prepare rising kindergarteners for a successful school year. Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Rd., Huntersville. Sundown Sounds 7:30-9:30 pm | Aug. 15. Gary Lowder & Smoking’ Hot. Bring a blanket or your chairs. Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Rd. Live Under the Oaks 6-8 […]
August 14. From property taxes to sidewalks, and new buildings to roads, members of the Cornelius Town Board make major decisions. The non-partisan board is tasked with steering one of the state’s most densely populated towns during the next two years. Cornelius has more than 34,000 residents, only five of whom are on the Town […]
Aug. 13. Ramsey Creek Beach is expected to reopen at noon today after being closed over the weekend when routine water testing revealed elevated bacteria levels. The county announced the closure last Friday and attributed the bacteria to recent heavy rainfall. The water will be retested this morning before the official reopening, but tests conducted […]
August 12. Cornelius is expected to have a competitive mayoral race this election cycle with three candidates registering to run this fall. Incumbent Woody Washam will run for his fifth consecutive term which, if he wins, would mark the longest stretch since Harold Little held office from 1985 to 1993. Washam, who announced his candidacy […]
