🌱 YMCA Gets Grant + Real Estate Roundup + LKN Humane Needs

Morning, Cornelius! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in Cornelius.

First, today's weather:

Abundant sunshine. High: 58 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories today in Cornelius:

1. Treating heartworm to save rescue dogs: LKN Humane needs your help (corneliustoday.com)
2. Cornelius Area Real Estate Roundup (Cornelius Patch)
3. YMCA lands grant from Regions Bank foundation for after-school programs (corneliustoday.com)
4. Do recyclables in Mecklenburg County end up in landfills? It depends on the materials (Charlotte Observer)

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Today in Cornelius:

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glenridge Heritage Oakhur: "Can anyone recommend a garage door company that has reasonable prices. - One of the drums came off the roller. Thank you in advance!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Norman: "If anyone has been wondering where Jasmine (formerly) from Bellagio Nails has gone, she's now working at Pedi Spa Nail Bar on Kenton Dr (near Bruster's). - I know I was sad to hear that she was leaving Bellagio, but really glad I found h..." (Nextdoor)
• Communications Specialist Asha Ellison, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: "Important update: Scheduled maintenance on Library systems Feb. 14 - We hate to break your heart on Valentine’s Day, but we’re improving our systems just for you. Please expect an interruption in Library services and accessing resources ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bethel Church: "Looking for reasonable and reliable general contractor to do the following: - Backsplash Windows Doors Epoxy Flooring Paint inside of house Paint outside of house Replace existing Deck Thanks in advance for any recommendations." (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.