From Dave Barry at the Miami Herald to Rick Reilly at Sports Illustrated and Tommy Tomlinson at The Charlotte Observer, we’ve always been big fans of old-school newspaper columnists—those who can make us laugh, think and feel.

With that in mind, we’re actively seeking local voices to help share the good, the bad and the amusing parts of life in Cornelius.

Do your friends think you’re funny? Are you observant, creative and have some free time on your hands? If so, we want to hear from you.

Beginning late this fall we’re looking for six columns every other month that will run in our print issue from the following viewpoints.

Rewired, Not Retired: What’s it like to retire in Cornelius? Are you prepping for a trip from the grandkids? Hitting the pickleball courts on Wednesdays? Or navigating senior discount day at Harris Teeter?

Lake Takes: How do you spend your weekends on Lake Norman? What chaos or comedy did you witness at the dock? Got tips for the Fourth of July on the water—or winter cruises bundled up in fleece?

If you have a witty and insightful perspective on life in Cornelius, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit two sample columns—400 to 500 words each—to corneliustoday@gmail.com.

If we like what we read, we’ll be in touch with more details.

We can’t wait to see what you’ve got, Cornelius!