🌱 Black History Month + Gymnast Tale + Planning For Future

Good morning, neighbors! Cassie Fambro here with your Wednesday issue of the Cornelius Daily.

First, today's weather:

Morning showers; clearing. High: 69 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Cornelius today:

1. A closer look at North Carolina's thriving HBCUs (corneliustoday.com)
2. New task force will help tackle growth issues (corneliustoday.com)
3. Cornelius Celebrates Black History Month Saturday (Cornelius Patch)
4. Cornelius Area Real Estate Roundup (Cornelius Patch)
5. Young gymnast pushes forward while facing two rare conditions (Spectrum News)

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Today in Cornelius:

From my notebook:

• Cornelius Police Department: "It's back! On Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Cornelius Police Department will host a Community Document Shredding Event in the student parking lot of William A. Hough High School, 12420 Bailey Road." (Facebook)
• Public Information Officer, Cornelius Police Department: "Community Shred Event - It's back! On Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Cornelius Police Department will host a Community Document Shredding Event in the student parking lot of William A. Hough High School, 12420 ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Kenton Reserve: "Hi there! - I am getting married this year and am in search of pampas for decoration. If anyone has this in their yard, would you mind my mom and I coming to cut some? This is what it looks like for reference. Thanks so much! ♥️" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bethel Church: "Check References. - Which I always do. And of course, last week this one time I gave a person off of 'next door' an opportunity based on their eagerness to help me in my home. Three times this person came into my home to help with proj..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glenridge Heritage Oakhur: "Hello neighbors! - My name is Lydia Cote and I coach for a program called Girls on the Run. It’s a wonderful program that encourages girls not only to run but also to be confident in themselves. I will be coaching at the Lowe’s YMCA in m..." (Nextdoor)

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— Cassie Fambro

About me: A Texas-native, I've spent most of my life in Alabama but have recently moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. I have an avid interest in motorsports, so this makes the Carolinas an ideal region to call home. I have a decade of experience in journalism, graduating from the University of South Alabama with honors in journalism with a double major in psychology and a minor in criminal justice. I spent roughly five years of my career in front of a camera in TV news but I have spent years in print journalism and even earned a couple of cool awards like an Edward R. Murrow award along the way. I enjoy covering stories in education, healthcare, government and most of all, stories that directly help people and improve their lives in some way. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner Matt, and our two cats, Kenly and Gotenks, going to new restaurants and hanging out at racetracks.