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Opinion: HOAs should make short-term rental decisions
June 11. OPINION. By Lore Postman Schneider. Of every 10 Cornelius properties, nine are in a neighborhood governed by a homeowners association (HOA). So when it comes to a person’s property rights, I believe it’s the individual HOAs—not the town—that should drive certain decisions. Front of mind right now are discussions heating up about whether—and […]
NC poised to strike down short-term rental regulations
Cornelius may be a prime destination for users of Vrbo and Airbnb Short-term vacation home rentals could return to Cornelius as early as next year if the North Carolina General Assembly undoes the so-called Cornelius Bill which outlawed them. That’s a good thing, or bad, depending on whom you ask. There’s a demand for short-term […]
Your shot at $1 million
June 11. Four North Carolinians 18 and older will win $1 million in a series of special drawings designed to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations. Four North Carolinians 12 to 17 can win $125,000 for post-secondary education. Here’s how it works: North Carolinians 18 and over who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine […]
Fun things to do on Saturday
June 11. There’s fun to be had Saturday night in Lake Norman, whether you stay in tune as the Davidson mayor plays at the Second Saturday Concerts @ The Square or your tastes runs to comedy or a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute or some Dad pampering. Beerly Funny Comedy Night Andy Forrester at New Victory Lanes. […]
Planning Board will discuss W. Catawba on Monday
June 11. By Dave Vieser. Interested in how West Catawba Avenue will look in the future? Access www.cornelius.org on the internet Monday evening June 14 beginning at 6:30 pm to watch the Planning Board meeting. The main subject of discussion will be possible land use plan changes for the Village Center section of town, which […]
Weekend weather: More humidity, then a change (for the better)
June 11. Summer is here for sure even though the official start isn’t for another 10 days. Look for more humidity, afternoon showers today and tomorrow—and some relief Sunday. Friday, Saturday: Showers, possibly thunderstorms especially in the afternoon, highs around 84-86. Chance of precipitation both days 60 percent. Sunday: It gets drier and warmer, high […]
Alexander Farm construction will start in 4th quarter
June 10. By Dave Yochum. The developer of the Alexander Farm property at Westmoreland and West Catawba says they will break ground on the $110 million mixed-use project during the fourth quarter of this year. The development includes single-family homes, a Lidl grocery store, additional retail and an age-restricted, resort-style apartment complex. Florida-based WIN Development […]
COVID-19 update June 10
June 10. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 464 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 16 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. The positive test rate fell to 1.8 percent statewide, a new low this year. There were 48 new cases in Mecklenburg County, but, for the fourth day in a row, […]
Volunteers needed to deliver summer lunches to kids in need
June 10. Neighborhood Care Center has begun delivering about 100 lunches Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays to neighborhood children and need volunteers to help. The Neighborhood Care Center in Cornelius has partnered with Angels & Sparrows in Huntersville to provide the brown bag lunch and are looking for two teams of two volunteers to […]
Juneteenth to be celebrated in Davidson
The community is invited to celebrate Juneteenth at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson on June 19. Juneteenth, a holiday originating in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and now recognized in North Carolina and forty-three other states, celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. The free celebration from 11 am to 2 pm, located at the Ada […]
