Cornelius News
Weekender Dec. 5-8: Christmas in Davidson and North Meck parade highlight weekend
Thursday, Dec. 5 – Saturday Dec. 7 Christmas in Davidson 6 – 9 pm | Dec. 5-7 | The official opening ceremonies will be on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm with Santa Claus’ arrival and the annual tree lighting ceremony on the Town Green. Guests can expect to enjoy a Holiday light show, roving […]
New legislator will build relationships with colleagues, respond to constituents
REPRESENTATIVE ELECT BETH HELFRICH Dec. 4. After a tough campaign for NC House District 98, Beth Helfrich is looking forward to her swearing in next month in Raleigh. A newcomer to local politics, she defeated former Huntersville Mayor Melinda Bales 52 percent to 48 percent. Both campaigns sent out negative mailings, Helfrich’s tying Bales to […]
Exit 27 moves a small step closer with agreement to apply for federal funds
Dec. 4. Cornelius will share the cost to prepare an application for a federal grant regarding a new Exit 27 with Atrium Health Lake Norman. Local government and business officials have been advocating an exit near the Westmoreland Road crossover to help relieve traffic. With the new hospital on Hwy. 21 scheduled to open next […]
Cain Center will reshape sculpting, western entry to downtown
Dec. 3. This month the Cain Center for the Arts will officially acquire three historic properties on Catawba that will be the centerpiece of the new $4.7 million community redevelopment project. Groundbreaking is expected in January or February, depending on permitting, which is underway. The grand opening will be late spring/early summer of 2026, according […]
Plan your December activities now; the month is already flying by!
Wednesday, Dec. 4 Holiday Gala 5:30 pm or 8 pm | Dec. 4. The Davidson College choirs, orchestra, Appalachian Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble collaborate with Dance Davidson to bring you your festive holiday favorites and more. Tickets required; call 704-894-2135. $15-$35. Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College. Outdoor Explorers Day – Holiday Ornament Edition […]
Town Board meeting schedule for 2025
Dec. 3. The Cornelius Town Board public meeting schedule for 2025 calls for regular meetings on the first and third Monday of each month with two exceptions: January, when the meeting will be moved to Tuesday Jan. 21 due to the Martin Luther King holiday, and September, when the meeting will take place on Tuesday […]
Funds for planning a new Exit 27 will be discussed at Town Board meeting
Dec. 2. By Dave Vieser. At the Cornelius Town Board meeting tonight, commissioners will be exploring a federal grant which could be used to jumpstart planning for an Exit 27 on I-77. Local government and business officials have been advocating a new exit for many years near the Westmoreland Road crossover, to relieve traffic in Cornelius. […]
Weekly Calendar: Dec. 2-8: Holiday galas and crafts, Christmas in Davidson, North Meck parade
Sunday, Dec. 1 – Sunday, Dec. 8 Gingerbread House Competition Dec. 1-8. See online to register, learn details to enter and the entry deadline. Lake Norman State Park visitors will vote for their favorite house this week. Lake Norman State Park, 759 State Park Rd., Troutman. Monday, Dec. 2 Francophone Film Series Presents: The Devil, […]
Weekender Nov. 28-Dec. 1: Holiday show, Light Up Cornelius, Car show, holiday market and more
Thursday, Nov. 28 Lake Norman Turkey Trot 7:45 am | Nov. 28. The 17th Annual Lake Norman Turkey Trot is a family-friendly tradition and is the perfect way to start the morning and work up an appetite. With three distances to choose from, including the 5K, 10K, and Distance Dare – 15K, there’s something for everyone. 20010 […]
Golf cart proliferation causing concern
Nov. 26. The Cornelius Police Dept. has golf carts on their radar as the low-speed vehicles proliferate on residential streets. Background —On June 13, 2022, a golf cart crash in Statesville killed three people and injured three others. —Samantha Miller was killed in a golf cart crash on her wedding night in Folly Beach, South […]
