Cornelius News
Weekly calendar: July 22-28: Theater, music, celebrity housewives and more
Through — Sunday, July 28 Davidson Community Players: ‘Ripcord’ See website for schedule. “Ripcord” is an endlessly surprising tale of two unlikely roommates in a senior living facility who engage in an epic series of pranks. As each tries to outwit the other, we begin to observe a moving portrait of two women with as […]
20th Annual Big Day at the Lake is tomorrow
July 19. Some 240 “Bigs” and “Littles” from Big Brothers Big Sisters will be hosted by 52 Boat Hosts for a full day of fun on Lake Norman tomorrow. Mayor Woody Washam declared Saturday, the 20th anniversary of Big Day at the Lake, “Big Day a the Lake Day.” “This beautiful Lake Norman experience has […]
Border wars: Despite cooperation on some fronts, there are lines between Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville
July 19. By Dave Vieser. What happens when a rezoning on one side of a border between towns threatens to impact the quality of life for people living on the other side? Chances are someone may not be happy. That’s what happened this week, at the southern edge of Cornelius, along the border with Huntersville. […]
How $20 million in Park Bonds would be spent
July 18. The Town of Cornelius will put a bond referendum on the ballot in November to fund park capital projects for the next 10 to 15 years. The town recently updated its parks and greenways master plan, which must be done every 10 years to qualify for most state and federal grant money. The […]
Weekender July 18-21: Music, theater and more
Thursday, July 18 LaLaCaboosa 6-9 pm | July 18. The Stranger. Grab your lawn chairs/blankets and enjoy an evening of live music in downtown Huntersville. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville. LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | […]
That sinking feeling: It turns out rental boaters are exempt from new safe boating regulations
July 17. By Dave Vieser. This year, the Lake Norman Marine Commission established new regulations designed to improve safety in and around the lake. The measures included vessel safety checks, permits for each rental boat, liability insurance minimums, and renter training and familiarization requirements. The new laws have already proven useful and local boating enthusiasts […]
Residents express concerns about child-care center/pre-school planned on W. Catawba
July 16. By Dave Vieser. Under normal circumstances the initial presentation of development projects to the Cornelius Town Board attracts relatively small crowds. That wasn’t the case on Monday July 15, as the Town Hall Meeting Room was totally filled with residents, most of whom were not happy with a new development project planned for […]
9 months after life-changing amputations, John McCurdy is an inspiration
July 16. By Dave Yochum. The first thing you notice about John McCurdy is his boyish grin, even at 50 years old. Next you’re going to notice his prosthetic arms and prosthetic legs—all four of his limbs are gone. With an amazing level of grit and determination—and tireless support from family, friends and neighbors—the long-time […]
Local LKN-area Little League team wins the 8U NC State Championship
July 15. The Lake Norman Little League 8U Machine Pitch All-Star Baseball Team—The Bolts—won the 8U NC State Little League Championship in Wilson. The Bolts battled to stay in the tournament, and then the tide changed. After the second game in the Little League District 3 Tournament, they found themselves in the losers bracket, and […]
Construction on Northcross extension to begin later this year
July 15. By Dave Vieser. The NC Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $20.8 million contract to Sealand Contractors of Midland to construct a 1.75 mile extension of Northcross Drive from Huntersville to Cornelius. Construction is expected to begin later this year and finish up in 2026. The extension will run from the current […]
