Cornelius News
EarthTalk: Why is nuclear fusion a hot topic?
Sept. 6. Dear EarthTalk: Why are Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, among others, so bullish on developing nuclear fusion as a power source? —Mark P. Newton, MA While nuclear fission is commonly used in nuclear power plants across the globe, nuclear fusion is a lesser-known process. Whereas fission is the process of releasing energy by […]
Newsmakers Breakfast Sept. 24 features two real estate movers and shakers
Sept. 6. The Newsmakers Breakfast Sept. 24 at The Peninsula Club will feature two leaders in residential real estate as the business faces free-market commission changes, lower interest rates and potentially, lower home prices. The speakers are: —Champ Claris, managing broker at Premier Sotheby’s International in Lake Norman —Gary Scott, president of Allen Tate Companies […]
Seaboy expected to open in November on North Main
Sept. 5. Seaboy Restaurant and Bar will open on North Main in Cornelius, focusing on “good food, community and sustainability,” sometime in mid-November, according to owner-chef Jonathan Cox. The 10-table restaurant is going in the former DanielSan space at 20822 North Main. There will be additional patio seating, as well as a chef’s counter and […]
Will Cornelius resident face the music in AI-assisted fraud case?
Sept. 5. By Dave Yochum. A Cornelius-based music producer was arrested Wednesday and charged with multiple felonies for allegedly scamming more than $10 million in royalties using hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs. The FBI says Michael Smith, 52, used artificial intelligence and automated programs called “bots” to stream the AI-generated songs literally billions of […]
Weekender Sept. 5-8: Concerts, star party, garden club and more
Thursday, Sept. 5 LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | Sept 5. Alex Key, country singer and songwriter .LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, Sept. 6 Star Party 8-10 pm | Sept. 6. Come out to Lake Norman State Park to be amazed by the night sky. Piedmont Amateur Astronomers are coming out to the […]
Carolina Ascent has Cornelius connections
SPORTS BUSINESS Sept. 4. By Dave Yochum. The women investors behind Empower HER Fund—25 percent owners of Carolina Ascent—include a nationally known executive in the world of banking and finance from Cornelius. Maryann Bruce, who has lived in Cornelius since 1999, is the managing member of Empower and a former senior Wachovia executive as well […]
Town will condemn property to enable road improvement in Antiquity
Sept. 4. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board last night voted to initiate condemnation proceedings in order to improve traffic safety at the Greenway Gartens project. Planned for a 25-acre plot downtown, Greenway Gartens will include 346 multifamily apartments, 14 townhomes, an Olde Mecklenburg brewery/restaurant, a 10,000 sq. ft. event facility and up to […]
Pedestrian safety: New crosswalks coming at three locations
Sept. 3. By Dave Vieser. If it seems like more and more pedestrian crossings are being installed in Cornelius, that’s because its true! With an ever increasing interest among residents in both walking and cycling, the town continues to identify areas where the crossings are needed. And its not just happening in Cornelius. Throughout the […]
Town Board: Project approved in 2021 may take a step forward with possible condemnation
Sept. 3. By Dave Vieser. A rezoning agreement approved by a previous town board in 2021 may force the current commissioners to initiate condemnation proceedings in order for the Greenway Gartens mixed-use project to proceed in a safe manner. A decision is expected at tonight’s meeting. The project, on a 25-acre plot east of North […]
September calendar: Turning toward fall
Send your event information to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Deadline is the 15th of the month for the print calendar; one week in advance for online/newsletter calendars. Wednesday, Sept. 4 Jazzin’ with The Seniors 10-11 am | Sept. 4. Join the Dapper Street Jazz Band for an hour of jazz and bluzing to your favorite tunes. Bring your […]
