Cornelius News
What’s cookin: CookHouse renovations under way
Aug. 14. By Dave Vieser. Renovations at the old CookHouse restaurant in the Shops on the Green are under way, but final plans are still up in the air. Owner Andrew Sheridan of Huntersville purchased the building after the popular Greek restaurant closed in 2021. He planned an Irish pub, but explained this week that […]
Cornelius natives will play in Carolina Ascent FC opener Saturday at Memorial Stadium
Aug. 13. By David Yochum. Carolina Ascent FC, Charlotte’s new professional women’s soccer team, kicks off its inaugural season Aug. 17 with two Cornelius natives, Vicky Bruce and Ashlynn Serepca. Carolina Ascent is one of eight teams in the United Soccer League Super League, a new professional women’s league. Ascent hosts the first-ever USL Super […]
Rules of the Roads: How problematic Old Canal became a town road
Aug. 13. By Dave Yochum. Old Canal Street, the former home of a persistent sinkhole, was part of the street acceptance vote by the Cornelius Town Board last month. The Town now maintains all of Old Canal, from Catawba Avenue to South Street. It was an old problem with what looks like a happy ending. […]
Planning Board OK’s front-yard parking for medical office
Aug. 13. By Dave Vieser. A request to permit a front-yard handicap space for a medical office on North Main Street was unanimously approved yesterday by the Cornelius Planning/Board of Adjustment. The applicant, Coda Wellness, is currently in the process of converting the existing home at 20320 N. Main St. into medical offices. Background Coda […]
Weekly Calendar Aug. 12-17: Music, raptor trail and more
Wednesday, Aug. 14 Jazzin’ with The Seniors 10-11 am | Aug. 14. Join the Dapper Street Jazz Band for an hour of jazz and bluzing to your favorite tunes. Bring your dancing shoes. Free admission. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius. Chronicles of Yarnia Discussion Group 1-3 pm | Wednesdays. Join fellow […]
Drowning victim who jumped from a sailboat Saturday identified
Aug. 12. The drowning victim in Lake Norman off Belle Isle on Saturday has been identified as Duane Andrew Strong. North Carolina Wildlife reports that he jumped from a moving sailboat to swim. He was not wearing a life jacket. At approximately 10:21 am on Saturday, a 911 call was placed on a drowning that […]
Despite how much fun I am, a party animal I am not
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Aug. 9. I used to like parties, but I don’t really like them anymore. Or I guess, I like certain types of parties? I’m not sure. Let’s unpack this together. I definitely used to like parties. College parties were fun because there was no small talk. You swapped names, […]
EarthTalk: What’s really going on with tech companies going green?
Dear EarthTalk: Which of the big tech companies are considered the greenest now? – B.P. via email Aug. 9. As global demand for sustainable practices intensifies, the race among major tech companies to adopt green practices has become highly competitive. Many tech giants, including Microsoft, Apple and Google are pursuing demanding sustainability goals. Microsoft has […]
Town Hall closed due to Debby; scattered power outages in Cornelius
Aug. 8. Cornelius Town Hall will be closed due to Tropical Storm Debby and potentially unsafe driving conditions. Residents may call Town Hall if there is a need to do so at 704-892-6031. —Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools says all their buildings are closed as well. —Mecklenburg County offices are also closed including parks. —CharMeck 311 and […]
Helfrich vs. Bales: Competitive race will go down to the wire
LOCAL POLITICS | By Dave Vieser Aug. 8. Considerable political interest emerged during the past two weeks as the nation’s Presidential election took an unprecedented turn. However, interest is also rising locally in one race which political experts from both sides of the aisle consider ‘competitive.’ It’s the House District 98 showdown which features Republican […]
