Cornelius News
Weekender: Aug. 28-Sept. 1: Live music, war reenactment and Tim Meadows
Friday, Aug. 29 Food Truck Friday 11:30am-1pm | Aug. 29. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers and enjoy lunch from the Sandwich Express. Picnic tables are available for seating. Cain Park. Shovels & Ropes 7:30 pm | Aug. 29. The duo hails from Charleston, SC, and are known for their masterful songcraft, powerful harmonies and […]
No swim advisory lifted for cove near Harborside Drive
Aug. 27. On Tuesday afternoon Mecklenburg County announced that it was lifting the no swim advisory issued on Aug. 23 for the cove near 18603 Harborside Drive in Cornelius. The cove is just east of Lakehouse Wine Bar & Grill. Staff from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services retested water samples for E. coli and fecal coliform […]
Washam Potts paving delayed, should be finished next week
Aug. 27. By Dave Vieser. Town officials expect resurfacing on Washam Potts Road to be completed early next week, about three weeks behind schedule. Cornelius Public Works Director Tyler Beardsley said inclement weather and scheduling issues caused the delay. “The paving work should be completed in the next two to three nights, or by the […]
Cornelius 911 system now among the most advanced in the state
Aug. 27. The town of Cornelius has upgraded its 911 system, putting it among the most advanced in North Carolina. The update means the 911 center now has backup systems to keep it running no matter what. If the main internet connection goes down, calls will automatically switch over to a private 5G network so […]
Motorists facing increased traffic as CMS students return to class
Aug. 26. With the 2025-26 school year underway this week in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, motorists are facing increased morning and afternoon traffic throughout Cornelius. Officials with Hough High, Bailey Middle and J.V. Washam Elementary said that while traffic flow is always difficult during the first week of school, they have not noticed any significant difference from […]
Weekly calendar: Tim Meadows, euchre night and yacht rock
Tuesday, Aug. 26 Euchre Night 6:30–9 pm | No partners required. Pre-registration encouraged. Torrence & Knox restaurant, 20936 Torrence Chapel Rd., Cornelius. Wednesday, Aug. 27 North Meck Farmers Market 9 am to noon | Wednesdays through Sept. 24. Fresh, local vegetables, meats, baked goods and more. In partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council. Behind […]
No swim advisory issued for cove near Lakehouse Wine Bar & Grill
Aug. 23. A No Swim Advisory was issued this weekend after an estimated 120 gallons of sewage spilled into Lake Norman from 18603 Harborside Drive in Cornelius. On its website, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services said staff will monitor water quality in the area until bacteria levels are determined to be “suitable for human contact at […]
Hough edges South Pointe 14-10 in season opener
Aug. 22. By Kyle Moxon. A defensive battle between Hough and South Pointe to open the 2025 high school football season at Bank of America Stadium turned into a second-half quarterback showdown, with Hough ultimately prevailing 14-10. The game featured dominant defensive performances from both teams, including strong play from the secondaries, which shut down […]
NASCAR titan passes away
Aug 22. H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler — known affectionately as the P.T. Barnum of racing — died Wednesday at age 86. Wheeler was a familiar name to longtime North Carolina residents and motorsports fans alike. As president of Charlotte Motor Speedway for more than three decades, he joined track owner Bruton Smith in turning the facility […]
Weekend weather: Humidity sticks around
Aug. 22. Off shore hurricanes and tropical storms tend to grab the summer humidity and pull it northward in the days after the storms pass through but it looks like we won’t see much benefit from Hurricane Erin this weekend, which never got any closer than a few hundred miles offshore. The next tropical system […]
