government
Veterans Day Program held Nov. 11 at town hall
Nov. 10. The town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 will hold the town’s annual Veterans Day Program tomorrow at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza and the Cornelius Town Hall lawn. Each year, the program honors military veterans and those currently serving with guest speakers, patriotic music, a 21-gun salute and light […]
Bilodeau elected mayor as Washam’s run comes to an end
Nov. 5. By Dave Vieser. Two years ago, Denis Bilodeau came within five votes of upsetting incumbent Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam. This year there was no doubt, as he rode to victory on the strength of a 508-vote margin. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to be the next mayor of the great town of […]
Newly-elected board members talk future plans
Nov. 5. By Dave Vieser. All four incumbent Cornelius commissioners who sought re-election — Michael Osborne, Susan Johnson, Todd Sansbury and Robert Carney — have been re-elected. Planning Board member Colin Furcht also won a seat on the Town Board. The new Town Board will take office in December along with newly elected Mayor Denis […]
Charlitta Hatch elected to CMS board
Nov. 4. By Dave Vieser. Charlitta Hatch, Chief Data and Analytics Officer & Deputy Director of Innovation and Technology for the city of Charlotte, will be taking over as the Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board District 1 Member, which represents Cornelius. Hatch defeated incumbent Melissa Easley and challenger Bill Fountain by a comfortable margin during Tuesday’s […]
Sales tax referendum passes
Nov. 4. By Dave Vieser. Mecklenburg County voters approved a sales tax referendum by a 52% to 48% margin. Support was strongest in Charlotte, while opposition came mainly from northern Mecklenburg precincts and Matthews. The measure, a result of a bipartisan effort by county and state officials, will add 1% to the county’s sales tax […]
Election Day 2025: Hour-by-hour recap of the day
Nov. 4. Denis Bilodeau has been elected the next mayor of Cornelius, defeating incumbent Woody Washam 44% to 36%. Bilodeau received 3,181 votes to Washam’s 2,673. Commissioners Michael Osborne, Susan Johnson, Todd Sansbury and Robert Carney were all re-elected, while Colin Furcht regained the seat he lost in the last election. Osborne will be named […]
Mecklenburg County warns seniors about jury duty scam
Oct. 30. Mecklenburg County is warning residents about a jury service scam following reports of suspicious calls, texts, and emails claiming recipients failed to appear for jury duty and face fines or arrest. County officials said senior citizens are often targeted in these scams, which typically involve requests for payment through gift cards, wire transfers, […]
Rep. Helfrich hosts town hall on public safety and transportation
Oct. 28. By Dave Vieser. State lawmaker Beth Helfrich (D) will hold a Town Hall focusing on public safety and transportation this Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson. Helfrich, whose district includes most of Cornelius and portions of Davidson and Huntersville, will host the event. She […]
Police Blotter: Oct. 15-21
As reported by the Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 251015013 Larceny Vehicle 21111 Townwood Dr 07:32:42 10/15/25 ASN Tyler Johnson 251015049 B&E Vehicle 21115 Townwood Dr 12:09:36 10/15/25 ASN Jackie Flewell 251016088 Traffic Stop 21100 Townwood Dr 18:32:00 10/16/25 CAA Tiante Wallace 251018062 Larceny 19405 S Hill St 16:08:00 […]
When will we see action from the parks and recreation bond?
Oct. 28. By Dave Vieser. In November 2024, a $20 million parks and recreation bond was approved by 11,071 Cornelius voters — nearly a 60% majority. Now, almost a year later, residents are asking when they can expect to see action. Based on the town’s financial projections, the first bond sale cannot be considered by […]
