Cornelius News
Starting Feb. 24, CATS Micro will take you point to point
Jan. 29. CATS Micro, a shared-ride service from one point to another in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville, launches Feb. 24. A trip on CATS Micro will be the same price as a bus fare or light rail trip: $2.20 per adult. There are no price fluctuations for rush hour, unlike Uber and Lyft. Quotable “By […]
The cell service that cried wolf?
Jan. 28. By Dave Vieser. If you own a cell phone and live in Cornelius, you may be among the lucky ones who continue receiving tornado warnings on their cell phones as they drive through town. The problem seems to be concentrated on West Catawba Avenue, near Jetton Road. This area is adjacent to the […]
Years in the making, Magnolia Estates Villas will be coming out of the ground, like the trees
Jan. 27. By Dave Vieser. More trees are coming down in Cornelius: It started last week along Magnolia Estates Drive, across from the Publix Shopping Center. The vacant land being cleared appears to be the first step in the construction of Magnolia Estates Villas, a development comprising 65 multi-family residential patio townhomes. Planning Director Rox […]
Weekly Calendar Jan. 27-Feb. 2: Discussions, art, concerts
Monday, Jan. 27 Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025: The Fault Line Between Then and Now 7 pm | Jan. 27. The Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center will host its annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day event with a program that will mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. The […]
End of leaf vacuuming coming; here’s what to do
Jan. 27. The town’s leaf vacuuming ends Friday. While the town will not collect loose leaves, WastePro will continue to collect bagged leaves as part of yard waste pickup. Yard waste consists of excess leaves, grass, tree and shrubbery trimmings, and other organic material removed in general maintenance of the property by the homeowner. Yard […]
Red Line new cost estimate: $1.38 billion
Jan. 23. By Dave Vieser. The new cost estimate for the CATS Red Line is in: $1.38 billion—more than twice the original $640 million estimated pricetag. Building the Red Line is still considered a top priority among four transit funding options unveiled yesterday by the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) for the consideration of legislators […]
Weekender Jan. 23-26: Music, comedy, Burns Nights and more
Thursday, Jan. 23 2025 North Meck Priorities Meeting Hosted by Commissioner Elaine Powell 6-7:30 pm | Jan. 23. County Commissioner Elaine Powell invites Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville residents to this event to share priorities and concerns for north Mecklenburg. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Refreshments will be served. Also, there will be service updates […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Jan. 22. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 11/18/2024 $622,000 Rebecca Gauthier to Michael & Lisa Bartelli, 9038 Charles Francis Ln. 11/18/2024 $810,000 Stuart & Joyce Patch to Brendan & Carol Dawson, 12918 Meetinghouse Dr. 11/19/2024 $529,000 Towne Living at Washam Potts to Rahul & Manisha Bhole, 10512 […]
A possible commuter rail station appears on track north of Catawba
Jan. 21. If the Red Line becomes a reality, where will the Cornelius commuter station be located? One thing is certain: It won’t be in the original spot south of Catawba Avenue. This fact was revealed at a December Town Board meeting when commissioners and staff discussed the upcoming legislative agenda for 2025. The original […]
Cornelius foundation announces $250,000 in grants
Jan. 21. The Giving with Grace Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering kindness and strengthening community bonds, awarded $250,000 in grants to 10 nonprofits at its Annual Gifting Luncheon. Held at The Peninsula Yacht Club, the event brought together community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters to celebrate local organizations making a lasting impact. Giving With […]
