Cornelius News
Update on Caroline and Greenway Gartens developments
Sept. 16. Dave Vieser. Four years ago the Cornelius town board gave a unanimous green light to rezonings for two major mixed-use projects just north of Antiquity – Caroline and Greenway Gartens. Fast forward to today and residents are asking what happened to these mammoth projects, approval of which was one factor that led to […]
CMS swearing in new police chief
Sept. 16. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will swear in a new chief of police today. Jonathan Thomas, a North Carolina native, will take the oath of office during a 1 p.m. ceremony at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. Thomas began his law enforcement career with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in 1998. He earned a degree in criminal justice from […]
Hough escapes Mooresville, moves to 4-0
Sept. 15. By Ryan Moxon. Hough’s defense has been a key to its season thus far, and it produced a pivotal play Friday night to move to 4-0 with a 28-21 win over Mooresville. Senior cornerback Samari Matthews returned an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to give Hough its first lead of […]
Cornelius police officer dies in biking accident
Sept. 15. Cornelius police officer Gabriel Stainback passed away on Saturday in Concord after being struck by a car while on a bike ride with his wife. Stainback, a recent graduate of High Point University, was hired by the Cornelius Police Department as a cadet late last year. The department said Stainback went through the […]
Weekly Calendar: You and Julio down in the Boatyard
Sept. 15. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Tuesday, Sept. 16 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag […]
County holding hearing, vote on MPTA formation
Sept. 15. The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 16 is scheduled to hear public input and vote on whether to authorize the formation of a Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority as part of an upcoming ballot measure. In addition to receiving comments and voting, the board will discuss the application and qualification process for […]
Oktoberfest celebrations around Lake Norman
Sept. 12. Who wants to polka? Of course you do and here’s a few spots around Lake Norman to don your lederhosen and enjoy Oktoberfest celebrations starting with this Saturday. Sept. 13 | 760 Craft Works 100 Gilead Rd. Huntersville Start the Oktoberfestival with the Hand Crafted Market from 2-7 pm. The festival also features […]
Hough football hosts Mooresville in home opener
Sept. 12. By Ryan Moxon. The Hough football team will play its home opener tonight against Mooresville riding high from an undefeated start to the season. The Huskies are 3-0 with two wins over perennial state championship contenders from South Carolina and Virginia. Mooresville heads to Hough with a 2-1 record including wins over Sun […]
2025 Fall Litter Sweep takes place Sept. 13-27
Sept. 12. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s 2025 Fall Litter Sweep is taking place Sept. 13-27. Twice a year, the department calls upon volunteers throughout the state to participate in local efforts to help clean up North Carolina’s roadways. “Volunteering during the Fall Litter Sweep is a simple way anyone can make a visible difference,” […]
Q&A with the candidates for mayor: Part two
Sept. 12. Cornelius is expected to have a competitive mayoral race this election cycle with three candidates registering to run. Our September print issue features a Q&A with all three that we’ll break down into two parts this week. Click here to view part one in case you missed it. Two years ago, the voters […]
