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In today's newsletter:

  • How close is Cornelius to opening its new history museum?
  • See which Cornelius Hough stars just cracked the national Rivals300
  • What HomeSmart's big buy means for Cornelius real estate agents now

Also on today's calendar: Lake Norman Philharmonic - Free Community Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cool with rain at times, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Help Preserve the History of Cornelius (corneliustoday.com) — Cornelius residents are being asked to help finish the new Cornelius History Museum at the historic Ag Building on School Street, with construction already underway but not fully funded. Organizers hope a strong 2026 capital campaign will prevent costly delays and speed up opening exhibits that preserve local stories, artifacts, and Lake Norman history for future generations.
   

2. NC State targets make their mark in updated Rivals300 2028 rankings (on3.com) — Two Cornelius Hough standouts, defensive end Cory Cunningham and linebacker Ryan Peterson, have earned spots in the updated Rivals300 for the class of 2028, drawing attention from NC State. They headline a strong group of North Carolina prospects, signaling that Cornelius high school football is firmly on major college programs' recruiting radar.
   

3. HomeSmart boosts Southeast presence with acquisition of NorthGroup Real Estate (southfloridaagentmagazine.com) — A Cornelius-based real estate brokerage, NorthGroup Real Estate, has been acquired by national firm HomeSmart, bringing nearly 2,000 local and regional agents into its network. Operations in Cornelius are expected to continue under the same model, but agents and clients will see expanded technology, support, and referral resources across the Southeast and nationwide.
   

4. Charlotte City Council votes to reinstate support of I-77 project (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Cornelius is again tied to the long-debated I-77 South Express Lanes after Charlotte's City Council voted to reinstate support, avoiding a potential multimillion-dollar repayment to NCDOT. With state lawmakers pressuring all opposing communities, a key regional vote this week could determine how future toll traffic and neighborhood impacts ripple north toward Cornelius.
   

5. Trideum Lands $400M Army Deal for Cyber Electromagnetic Threat Research (clearancejobs.com) — Cornelius-based Interdyne Corp. has secured a long-term Army contract worth up to $40 million to provide maintenance, repairs, and renovations, underscoring the town's role in federal defense work. While most tasks will occur at various sites, the award could support local jobs, business growth, and future hiring tied to this expanding government work.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone else noticed that the birds don't chirp anymore especially at dawn and dusk?
    I used to wake up to them chirping now there is hardly nothing. Curious. (Nextdoor Glenridge Heritage Oakhur)
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Huntersville. Apply here.
  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Crew Member - Five Guys Huntersville in Huntersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cornelius here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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