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Hey there, Cornelius! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Cornelius streets saw the most police activity last week?
  • What will Cornelius’ new transit representative do with that extra tax?

Also on today's calendar: An Evening of Christmas - Free Concert with Robert May and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Corneliusfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Corneliusfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 60 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 57, low: 34.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Blotter: Dec. 3-9 (corneliustoday.com) — Cornelius residents can see a full rundown of police activity from Dec. 3–9, including larceny, fraud, and breaking-and-entering cases across several neighborhoods. The blotter also lists recent arrests and traffic citations on familiar roads like West Catawba Avenue, Statesville Road, and Jetton Road, helping you understand where and when incidents are happening nearby.
   

• Meck County host's inaugural MPTA meeting tonight (corneliustoday.com) — Cornelius will have a direct voice in the new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority, which will oversee revenue from the voter-approved sales tax increase taking effect July 1, 2026. Peninsula resident Bob Menzel will represent the town, with Transportation Advisory Board chair Lou Raymond as alternate, as the 27-member board holds its first meeting and sets rules and leadership.
   

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