Cornelius News
In Cornelius, if it sounds like gunfire, chances are it’s a hopped-up car
Sept. 13. By Donna Randazzo. You’ve heard what sounds like gunshots or fireworks on your street or Birkdale Village. The sound can startle a sleeping baby, set your dog on high alert and drown out a conversation. You’ve seen the posts on social media complaining about these disrespectful drivers. The backfiring and popping sounds are […]
Weekender Sept. 12-15: Festivals, music and more
Thursday, Sept. 12 Downtown Reimagined 6-8 pm | Sept. 12. Downtown Cornelius serves as the heart of our small town. It has blossomed from an agriculture and mill area to a hub for arts, community and commerce. Now, it’s time to look ahead, and town leaders want your input. Town Hall, Catawba Ave. EXPLORE: Community […]
Davidson Home Sales
Sept. 12. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 7/10/2024 $923,000 James & Amanda Harnage to Maurice & Kelly Garcia, 18847 Dembridge Dr. 7/10/2024 $800,000 Matthew Walt & Rachel Hatteberg to Steven & Heather Wolfe, 630 Ashby Dr. 7/11/2024 $1,024,000 Davidson NOSO to Metrolina Capital Investors, 316-320 S. Main St. […]
Planning Board to consider Lightbridge Academy
Sept. 12. By Dave Vieser. Plans to build a pre-school facility at the intersection of West Catawba and Edinburgh Square Drive come before the Cornelius Planning Board on Monday Oct. 14. The members will consider making a recommendation for or against the project, known as the Lightbridge Academy. The project will require rezoning from Village […]
9/11 Anniversary Ceremony at Fire Station No. 1
Photos by Jason Benavides Sept. 11. The Cornelius Fire Department hosted a ceremony at the Cornelius Never Forget | 9/11 Monument honoring the first-responders, citizens and military personnel who were affected by the events on September 11, 2001. The monument is located at Cornelius-Lemley Fire Station No. 1 and includes a piece of steel from […]
Cain Center announces revitalization for historic properties on Catawba
Sept. 11. The Cain Center has released an artist’s rendering that shows plans for a historic parcel on Catawba Avenue that will house ceramics studios and offices as well as a “creative courtyard” that will part of a new western gateway to downtown. The Cain Center, which celebrated its first anniversary in January, will preserve […]
Commuter rail to Lake Norman won’t happen overnight
ANALYSIS | By Dave Vieser Sept. 11. The Cornelius Town Board had just unanimously approved local legislation in support of a countywide referendum for a 1 percent sales tax to fund road and transit projects, including the Red Line. Mayor Woody Washam, while thankful for the commissioners support, sounded a note of caution: “It’s been […]
Charlotte finalizes purchase of O-Line from Norfolk Southern
Sept. 10. By Dave Vieser. The Red Line Commuter Rail Project, designed to serve Cornelius and other North Meck communities, took another step forward as Charlotte finalized the purchase of the O-Line from the Norfolk Southern for $74 million. Charlotte City Council voted 10-1 last week to approve the purchase of the right of way. […]
Retail project gains Planning Board approval, with stipulations around trees
Sept. 10. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board voted unanimously in favor of the Catawba Retail Project at their Sept. 9 meeting, sending the proposal to the town board for a final decision, most likely in October. The project, known formally as Catawba Commons, is a request by FHNC of Charlotte to amend the […]
Weekly calendar: Sept. 9-15: Sept. 11 remembrance, ceramic art exhibit opens, and music
Tuesday, Sept. 10 Francophone Film Series Presents: Saint Omer 7- 9:30 pm | Sept. 10. Saint Omer court of law. Young novelist Rama attends the trial of Laurence Coly, a young woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter by abandoning her to the rising tide on a beach in northern France. But as the trial […]
