Cornelius News
Preserve Mecklenburg vid highlights redevelopment project
April 14. The Cain Center’s new redevelopment project—preserving and repurposing two historic houses at Catawba and School Street—has earned plaudits from Preserve Mecklenburg in a new video. To view the video, click here. A new ceramics studio and additional office space for the $25 million Cain Center will be ready this fall. The new facility […]
On her birthday, police reveal age progression photo of missing Madalina
April 11. Cornelius Police have released an age progression photo of Madalina Cojocari today, on her 14th birthday. She was 11 years old at the time of her disappearance in November 2022, and remains missing. The photo was created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Police are hoping it will spark new […]
Managers get on board with sales tax, Red Line
NC Rep. Tricia Cotham has filed a transit bill in Raleigh that would pave the way for a 1-cent sales tax increase would support both road improvements and public transit projects. House Bill 948, also known as The P.A.V.E. Act, would earmark 40 percent of the revenue from a new 1-cent sales tax increase for […]
Weekender April 9-12: Theater, shred event, Earth Jam, Scottish Festival
Thursday, April 10 Ana Popovic 7 pm | April 10. The award-winning, hard-touring, guitar slinger blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals. Add to the mix her incredible stage presence, all of which makes her an irresistible force in the world of contemporary blues […]
New townhomes on Magnolia Estates Drive will start in the $600s
April 9. By Dave Vieser. The trees have come down, so what’s going up along Magnolia Estates Drive opposite the Publix parking lot? It’s a 65-unit townhome development called 3580 Townes. We’ll explain that name later. The first model should be ready in about a year, according to Kate Watts, vice president of marketing for […]
It’s official: Caldwell Station Tributary Greenway is open
April 9. The 1.3 mile Caldwell Station Tributary Greenway officially opened yesterday with a ribbon-cutting. The scenic multi-use path connects Caldwell Station Creek Greenway to the Northern Regional Recreation Center. It also offers connections to the Caldwell Station neighborhood and Hyde Park businesses and storage suites, including the Eleven Lakes Brewing Co. The Caldwell Station […]
Town Board Approves Purchase of Police Emergency Vehicle
April 8. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has approved the purchase of a $373,650 Emergency Sentinel Police Vehicle, using asset forfeiture funds. This will be the first time Cornelius Police will have such a vehicle in their fleet, and Chief David Baucom says it’s needed. “This emergency vehicle will allow officers to safely […]
Community meeting on proposed lakefront event venue April 15
April 7. By Dave Vieser. A community meeting to outline the “Sunset Cove” event venue proposed for Nantz Road will be held on Tuesday April 15 at 6 pm in Town Hall. Project applicant Larry Griffin Jr. seeks rezoning for 8.6 acres of trophy waterfront property at 18311/18323 Nantz Road. If approved, the proposal would […]
Weekly calendar April 7-13: Outdoor concerts return, Highland games and more
Tuesday, April 8 Armour After Dark: Hot Takes 7:30 pm | April 8. Local industry experts and pop culture figures collide in a live debate-style format. Watch as passionate speakers present their bold opinions on topics ranging to frivolous to existential, and then cast your vote to see who truly moved the needle. Phones get […]
Joshua Murray Boating safety center rocked the boat Sunday
April 7. The Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center fundraiser on Sunday was filled with music, community spirit, and a shared commitment to enhancing boating safety on Lake Norman. The event at Boatyard Lake Norman brought together a passionate group of supporters, including residents, local leaders and representatives from numerous businesses and organizations, […]
