Cornelius News
Duke Health plans to acquire Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Dec. 13. Duke Health plans to acquire Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (LNRMC) in Mooresville early next year. It would be Duke’s first expansion out of its current coverage area in the states Triangle region. Plans to sell LNRMC to Novant fell through earlier this year. StockTitan reported the value of the transaction at $280 […]
EarthTalk: Is dish soap really that bad?
Dear EarthTalk: Are mainstream dish soaps really that bad for the planet? And if so, what are some greener alternatives? —P. McGrath, Boulder, CO Dec. 13. Popular dish soaps often claim to easily tackle grease, leave dishes sparkling clean and uphold commitments to sustainability and safety. But the promises are often misleading. These products may […]
Sen. Tillis will seek a third term in 2026
Dec. 12. Calling it one of the “worst-kept secrets,” the McClatchy Washington Bureau is reporting that US Sen. Thom Tillis will seek re-election in 2026. Fellow senators hosted a kick-off campaign event for him Wednesday, marking the official start to his 2026 Senate campaign. Tillis, 64, began his political career on the Cornelius Town […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Dec. 12. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 10/22/2024 $346,500 Stacey Schramm to Denise Brolly, 18816 Nautical Dr. Unit 7 10/22/2024 $670,000 Allie & Todd Wyman to Christopher & Maria Stuart, 19401 S. Main St. 10/23/2024 $560,000 HPA Borrower 2019-LLC to Gayle & Timothy Jackson, 8711 Lake Pines […]
Weekender Dec. 12- 15: A weekend of holiday events
Thursday, Dec. 12- Sunday Dec. 15 Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley See website for schedule and tickets. Evoking the history of Jane Austen, the romantic sizzle of Bridgerton, and the cozy comforts of a yuletide special, the intoxicating Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley will sweep you off your feet. A “sequel” to Pride and Prejudice […]
Cornelius resident is proposing a business complex off Statesville Road
Dec. 11. By Dave Yochum. A Cornelius firefighter hopes to build “barn-dominiums” and flex warehouse space for entrepreneurs on 13 acres of land he owns on Statesville Road/Hwy. 21 a quarter mile north of Westmoreland. The barbell-shaped property contains his home, said Matt Greco, who lives there with his wife and young son. The plan […]
Call for Lenzy R. Wallace Jr. PhD Excellence Award nominations
Dec. 10. Do you know someone who reaches across racial divides, encourages the exchange of diverse ideas, increases awareness of and respect for different cultures, and encourages and fights for racial equity? Then consider nominating them for the Lenzy R. Wallace Jr. PhD Excellence Award. One individual and one organization is recognized by Unity in […]
New state law concerns Cornelius officials
Dec. 10. By Dave Vieser. A controversial state law passed by Republican state legislators–it reduces the power of elected officials such as newly elected Democratic Attorney General Jeff Jackson–contains other elements which have raised concerns for local officials. The matter arose at the Cornelius Town Board Meeting of Dec. 2, as commissioners were discussing legislative […]
Caution: NC ranks 9th nationally for burglaries during holiday season
Dec. 10. A new study puts North Carolina in the Top 10 nationwide for highest burglary rates during the Christmas season. According to the data, North Carolina ranks ninth in the nation, with 31.76 burglary incidents per 100,000 people, approximately 41% higher than the national average of 22.5. The Tar Heel State averages approximately 3,378.00 incidents per year during the […]
Weekly Calendar Dec. 9-15: Music, theater and more
Monday, Dec. 9 Light of the World – A Concert for the Season 7 pm | Dec. 9. Join the Community Singers of Lake Norman as they raise their voices in the annual Christmas concert celebrating the magic of the season. Admission is free. Bethel Presbyterian,19920 Bethel Church Rd., Cornelius. Musical Theater Performance 7:30-9 pm […]
