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Morning, Cornelius! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 62 Low: 44.

Here are the top stories today in Cornelius:

1. Cornelius Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead (Cornelius Patch)
2. 5 New Cornelius Area Houses For Sale (Cornelius Patch)
3. WDAV Most Listened To Radio Station in 704 area (Davidson Patch)
4. Living With COVID: What White House Plan Means In North Carolina (Patch)
5. NCs Samaritans Purse Deploys Medical Aid For Ukraine (Patch)

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Today in Cornelius:

From my notebook:

• Cornelius Police Department: "Did you know that we have dual sport bikes? As the weather FINALLY starts to warm up again, there's a chance you will see one of our officers out on the greenways. If you see us, give a friendly wave!" (Facebook)
• N.C. Department of Information Technology Kelly Gardner, State of North Carolina: "Have you heard of CyberStart America? - Reasons the student in your life is perfect for the competition: 👉 They are a high school student. 👉 They are thinking about a career. (Bonus if it's cyber.) It's free. It's fun. No experience ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Smithville: "I finally made it in this issue! - Thank you! @lakenormanwoman" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glenridge Heritage Oakhur: "Hi neighbors! - My daughter's dance team Booster Club is selling ferns. All plants weve gotten from this nursery previously have been gorgeous and many are still thriving since last year. Please let me know if you'd like one and we will ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bailey's Glen: "Missing cat from Bailey’s Glen. - Our sweet’Hoot’ has gotten out of the house. Please text 804-651-1004 if you see her. She is greatly missed." (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.