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🌱 Patch AM: Can Hough and Ethan Royal stay unbeaten against Green Run Saturday?

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What's up Cornelius! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Hough and Ethan Royal stay unbeaten against Green Run Saturday?
  • How could I-77 toll lane penalties hit Cornelius and neighbors?
  • How Huntersville's new e-bike rules compare to Cornelius' safety standards.

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marshall 3-star QB commit Ethan Royal playing at a high level early on (on3.com) — Cornelius football fans can cheer Marshall commit Ethan Royal as he leads William Amos Hough High to a 4-0 start and defends its state championship status. The Huskies, powered by several standout transfers, host Virginia Beach's Green Run this Saturday afternoon, showcasing one of North Carolina's top high school teams right in the community.
   

2. NC legislature's I-77 toll project penalty may force Charlotte to flip — again (charlotteobserver.com) — Cornelius is one of several Mecklenburg-area towns whose earlier vote against I-77 South toll lanes could now carry a hefty repayment penalty unless the project is revived. State lawmakers tied millions in potential paybacks and withheld transportation funding to local decisions, pressuring Charlotte and its neighbors to reconsider before key votes later this month.
   

3. Huntersville mandates helmets for young e-bike riders, caps speeds to 28 mph (qcnews.com) — Huntersville has adopted new e-bike rules similar to those already in place in Cornelius and Davidson, including mandatory helmets for riders under 18 and a 28 mph speed cap. Local leaders say the changes aim to curb dangerous riding and clarify expectations for families as faster e-bikes and e-motos spread through nearby towns.
   

4. One life. Live it. (corneliustoday.com) — A 19-year-old Cornelius native, Kate Borkowski, turned months of training and local service jobs into a successful seven-day climb of Mount Kilimanjaro this summer. Reflecting back over coffee in Birkdale, she describes how the challenge reshaped her outlook on patience, purpose, and what adventures might come next.
   

5. Congressman Tim Moore Raises Concerns on Healthcare Fraud and Competition During Field Hearing in Charlotte (house.gov) — Residents in Cornelius now have clearly listed office hours for Congressman Tim Moore's local district office, offering help with federal issues right in town. During a recent Charlotte field hearing, Moore also criticized federal healthcare regulations and fraud for driving up costs, arguing for more competition to help North Carolina families.
   

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    Thursday September 17
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    Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius
    7:00 pm

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Ok Cornelius! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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