Cornelius News
By the numbers: The Birkdale Village expansion proposal
Dec. 18. Given approval from the Town of Huntersville, which is an open question until the Board of Commissioners votes sometime next year, Jamestown LLC will undertake major changes in Birkdale Village. Plans once again include an office building on the existing Barnes & Noble site and a 150-unit apartment where Dick’s Sporting Goods is […]
Davidson non-profit helps people with MS reclaim independence
Dec. 18. Fearsome, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) stay mobile and connected to the outdoors, has teamed up with Pedego in Cornelius to help a former outdoor enthusiast and athlete reclaim the joy and independence of cycling. Kevin Decker, the recipient of an adaptive e-bike, was derailed by MS. “I […]
Davidson Home Sales
Dec. 17. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 10/22/2024 $3,097,000 Monterey Bay-Charlotte LLC to Mindi & William Ellison Jr., 457 Windward Dr. 10/23/2024 $475,000 Davidson Woods Bowman LLC to Plattner Custom Builders, 1401 Samuel Spencer Pkwy. 10/28/2024 $1,220,000 David & Brigid Tinkler to Ian & Caren Barrett, 18927 Swanhaven […]
Alexander Farms stalled
Dec. 16. By Dave Yochum. It looks like work is coming to a halt at Alexander Farms, the mixed-use project at West Catawba and Westmoreland. Sources say a key investor passed away, leaving the developer up in the air. Officials at WIN Development in Florida could not be reached for comment. Lidl has pulled out […]
Weekly Calendar Dec. 16-22: Birkdale Village proposal, holiday crafts and events, Lighted Boat Parade
Monday, Dec. 16 Community meeting on Birkdale Village proposal 6-7 pm | Dec. 16. Birkdale Village’s new owner is hosting a community meeting to talk about another proposal at a major expansion. Jamestown, Birkdale’s new owner, is asking the Town of Huntersville for approval for a 100-foot-tall office, 150 apartments, a hotel, two parking garages and […]
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 […]
