Cornelius News
Town museum takes a historic step forward
Oct. 22. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to initiate the purchase of the old Cornelius High School Agricultural Building for a new town museum on School Strreet. Town Manager Andrew Grant explained the complex steps needed to transfer ownership of the original high school from Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) for […]
Early Voting continues county-wide; 33 locations open
Oct. 22. Early voting continues statewide today, including four locations in North Mecklenburg. Yesterday was the busiest day so far at Cornelius Town Hall, with 1,437 voters. As of last night, 120,000 people have voted early county-wide. Yesterday’s vote tally was also the biggest: 30,326 in Mecklenburg County alone. Early Voting continues today at 33 […]
Despite industry challenges, Lake Norman real estate market the place to be
NEWSMAKERS BREAKFAST | By Mark Washburn Oct. 21. Lake Norman’s white-hot residential real estate market has cooled a couple degrees, but the region remains one of the most vibrant in the nation, two industry executives said at the Newsmakers Breakfast in September. Champ Claris, managing broker at Premier Sotheby’s International in Lake Norman, and Gary […]
Weekly calendar Oct. 21-27: Fundraiser, fun and Halloween
Wednesday, Oct. 23 Family Month activities 6-7 pm | Oct. 23. Learn from experts as they discuss important topics that impact families. There will be an adult sessuion led by Evelyn Bostany on “Couples/Marriage Therapy” and one for adolescents/young adults led by Jennifer Thomas on “Conflict Resolution.” Q&A will follow. Dinner will be served. Register […]
Poll worker is a familiar face at two Cornelius precincts come election time
Oct. 18. By Dave Vieser. When voters go to the polls at Cornelius Town Hall or Bethel Church this year, they are likely to see a familiar face: Kathy Weitzel has been a computer operator/poll worker since 2015. She says it’s a fascinating experience. Quotable “I started when a dear neighbor of mine who had […]
It’s a month of big birthdays around here. Cornelius Today turns 20 and Future Man turns 16.
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Oct. 18. That’s right. Sixteen. Let me tell you how rewarding it is to live with a 16-year-old. Most of his communication is in the form of grunts. He simultaneously needs things from me and wants nothing to do with me. As I write this, he just fell down […]
Hoppy Trails
Oct. 18. The Lake Norman area has no shortage of watering holes and craft breweries have made their mark on the pub scene. Despite some recent closings and financial troubles, there is still an influx of breweries in the area. Denver’s Royal Bliss plans on bringing a 10,000-square-foot microbrewery and restaurant to Cornelius in late […]
Weekender Oct. 17-20: Concerts, HEARTS Catawba Nation, Balloonfest and more
Thursday, Oct. 17 Evening Coffee Chat 6-7 pm | Oct. 26. Cornelius’ Police and Fire Chiefs will deliver an update on public safety, and there will be plenty of time to take questions and mingle with town staff and elected officials. Barley Market, 20052 Zion Ave., Cornelius. Jim Messina 7 pm | Oct. 17. Jim […]
Op-Ed: The Red Line is on the wrong track
Oct. 17. [Analysis] By Kurt Naas. The Red Line commuter rail from Charlotte to Mooresville is back in the news again. Norfolk Southern has finally agreed to negotiate the sale of their tracks, Charlotte Area Transportation System (CATS) is kicking off a series of town halls, and Charlotte is proposing a county-wide sales tax increase […]
Red Line pricetag could be in the billions of dollars
Oct. 17. By Dave Vieser. For months, officials from the North Mecklenburg towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville, as well as the city of Charlotte have been working hard to rekindle the idea of a commuter line, known as the Red Line, that would operate from the Queen City to the northern suburbs. Over the […]
