Connecting Cornelius
News & Politics
About
Connecting Cornelius is a community information podcast focused on the Town of Cornelius, North Carolina. Hosted by town leadership—including Mayor Denis Bilodeau, commissioners, and town representatives—the show provides timely updates, insight into local initiatives, and conversations that matter to residents. Each episode serves as a direct connection between local government and the community, offering clear, reliable information in one convenient place. New episodes air Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on WSIC and are available wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
- Joined by Mike Lungarini & Susan Newsom
Mayor Denis Bilodeau hosts guests Mike Lungarini, Principal of Cornelius Elementary, and Lake Norman Powersports General Manager Susan Newsom for a discussion on the community. This episode of the town's official podcast highlights local t…
- Episode 19 | 04.30.26
Episode 19 of Connecting Cornelius features Phyllis Boyd-VanHoy, Director of the Small Business Center at Central Piedmont Community College, and Brett Fansler, Executive Director of Corporate Engagement at the same institution. The podcas…
- Joined by Adam Wilson & Eric boruff & April Dunn
This episode of Connecting Cornelius features guests Adam Wilson, Eric Boruff, and April Dunn, discussing music in NC. Hosted by Mayor Denis Bilodeau, the podcast focuses on community information and local initiatives in the Town of Cornel…
- Episode 17 | 04.17.26
Episode 17 of Connecting Cornelius features Charlie Curtis, President of LKN Metro and United Community Bank. The podcast focuses on community information for the Town of Cornelius, North Carolina.
- Episode 16 | 04.09.26
Mayor Denis Bilodeau hosts Jason Gudzunas from the American Red Cross and Camille Smart & Corey Shaylor from Cool Kids Clubhouse on Connecting Cornelius. They discuss community programs and initiatives relevant to the Town of Cornelius, No…
- Episode 015 | 04.02.26
Michael Osborne hosts Dale Gillmore, recipient of the Lake Norman Chamber's 2025 Robert T. Cashion Business Person of the Year award. They discuss Gillmore's roles as Founder of Quest and Co-Founder of the Make an Impact Foundation.
- Episode 014 | 03.26.26
This episode of Connecting Cornelius features guests Joe Vagnone, Michael John Valentine, and Josh Johnson discussing business, art, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Mayor Denis Bilodeau, the podcast focuses on community information for the…
- Episode 013 | 03.19.26
Episode 013 of Connecting Cornelius features host Michael Osborne and guest Emma Mondo discussing Town of Cornelius initiatives and community information. The podcast focuses on providing residents with timely updates and insights into loc…
- Episode 012 | 03.12.26
Connecting Cornelius, hosted by Mayor Denis Bilodeau, features Kris Fountain of the Lake Norman Community Development Corporation and Manny Rosado of the Neighborhood C.A.R.E. Center. The podcast focuses on town initiatives and community i…
- Episode 011 | 03.05.26
Connecting Cornelius Episode 011 features host Michael Osborne, Mayor Pro Tempore for the Town of Cornelius, discussing local initiatives. Guests include Dave Hamme of Lost Worlds Brewing Company and Stacie Bright of Advanced Wealth Strate…
- Episode 010 | 02.26.26
The Connecting Cornelius podcast provides community information for the Town of Cornelius, NC, featuring updates and insights from town leadership and guests like Lisa Mayhew-Jones and Case Warnemunde.
- Episode 009 | 02.19.26
This episode of Connecting Cornelius features Michael Osborne hosting Edwin Quarles from the Town of Huntersville Board of Commissioners and Joshua Tarbutton, Founder & Chairman of Bravo Team. The podcast focuses on community information f…
- Episode 008 | 02.12.26
Episode 008 of Connecting Cornelius features guests Lore Postman Schneider, an AI Communications and Corporate Culture Consultant, and Danny Decker, Cofounder of Spotlight Marketing & Branding, discussing communications and marketing.
- Episode 007 | 02.05.26
Episode 007 of Connecting Cornelius features Mayor Denis Bilodeau and Board of Commissioners member Robert Carney discussing local initiatives and providing updates for the Town of Cornelius, North Carolina.
- Episode 006 | 01.29.26
Episode 006 of Connecting Cornelius features Mayor Denis Bilodeau, Commissioner Todd Sansbury, and Christie Shein. The podcast focuses on community information for the Town of Cornelius, North Carolina, providing updates and insights from…
- Episode 005 | 01.22.26
Episode 005 of Connecting Cornelius features Mayor Pro Tem Michael Osborne alongside guests David Preston, CEO of PeopleSuite, and Eddie Mendez, Business Development Specialist at ISD Group USA Inc. The podcast focuses on community informa…
- Episode 004 | 01.15.26
Episode 004 of Connecting Cornelius features Mayor Denis Bilodeau and Commissioner Susan Johnson discussing town updates and local initiatives for the residents of Cornelius, North Carolina.
- Episode 003 | 01.08.26
Episode 003 of Connecting Cornelius, hosted by Michael Osborne, features guests Leah Trowbridge, Richard Boyd, and Justin Ckezepis. The podcast focuses on community information for the Town of Cornelius, North Carolina, providing updates a…
- Episode 002 | 01.01.26
Episode 002 of Connecting Cornelius features town leadership, including Mayor Denis Bilodeau and Commissioner Colin Furcht, discussing community information, local initiatives, and updates for the residents of Cornelius, North Carolina.
- Episode 001 | 12.18.25
In the first episode of Connecting Cornelius, hosts Mayor Denis Bilodeau and Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Osborne provide updates and insights into local initiatives for the town of Cornelius, North Carolina.