Cornelius News
Boat safety center to be dedicated, opened May 18
May 14. The Cornelius Police Department will host a dedication and launch for the Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center on Saturday, May 18. The Boating Safety Center comes in response to lake drownings in recent years and honors Officer Joshua Murray‘s legacy. The event is 10 am Saturday, May 18, at the […]
Weekly Calendar May 13-19: Music for all ears, women’s conference and more events
Monday, May 13 Summer Dinner Program 6:30-8:30 pm | May 13. Michael Connor will speak on the life of the Black community in Cornelius and the surrounding area during the second half of the 20th Century. He will focus on the schools available including the endangered Torrence-Little school, using his own family’s experience to illustrate the […]
Observe the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
May 13. Huntersville Mayor Christy Clark will read the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence on the steps of historic Hopewell Presbyterian Church on May 19 in honor of Mecklenburg Independence Day. Local history says the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was the first declaration of independence made in the Thirteen Colonies. It was said to be signed […]
Cornelius Home Sales
May 13. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 3/18/2024 $305,000 David Wood & Linda Mistretta and Nicholas & Samantha Wood to James Flanagan, 7510 Woods Ln. Unit 37 3/20/2024 $278,000 Patricia Brazil to Jerry Vargas, 17714 Caldwell Track Dr. 3/20/2024 $4,700,000 Landon & Caitlyn Eckles to William & Judy […]
Hurricane season begins June 1
May 10. Around midnight on Sept. 22, 1989 Hurricane Hugo made landfall just north of Charleston as a Category 4 storm and then made its way to Charlotte with 100 mph winds. WBTV reported that Charlotte was covered in downed trees lining the streets or atop power lines. Hurricane season begins Hurricane season begins June […]
For some parents, silence is the best sound
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show May 10. Well, here we are. It’s summertime and we’re gearing up for another summer of youth travel sports. In the last few years I’ve been to mountainy places like Asheville. Boring places like Goldsboro. Smelly places like Philadelphia. Fancy places like Naples. And countless other towns that I […]
Town contemplates $20 million parks bond referendum
May 9. By Dave Yochum. The Town of Cornelius has begun the process of putting a $20 million Park Bonds Referendum before voters in November. Members of the Town Board unanimously approved a “resolution directing publication of notice of intent” to apply to the Local Government Commission (LGC) for a General Obligation Bond Referendum. The […]
Weekender May 9-12: Dragon Boat Race and Asian Festival, Concert on the Green and more
Thursday, May 9 LangTree Live 6:30 – 9 pm | May 9. The Hwy, a high-energy Americana/Indie Rock Band. No outside coolers. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, May 10 Dustbowl Revival 7 pm doors, 8 pm show | May 10. Dustbowl Revival has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American […]
Pre-development review today for new commercial project on W. Catawba
May 9. By Dave Vieser. A proposed 14,000 square foot commercial project on a 4.35 acre site on West Catawba Avenue comes before the Pre-development Review Committee (PDRC) at their meeting today. It’s located on the site off the former First Community Bank just east of Chick-fil-A According to Cornelius Planning Director Rox Burhans, FHNC […]
Cornelius Early Scholars completes first year with ambitious goal for next year
May 9. Cornelius Early Scholars first class of four-year-olds will graduate May 30 with an impressive improvement in Kindergarten Readiness scores. Staffers have focused on math and literacy, in a comprehensive age appropriate curriculum that also incorporates listening, discovery, exploration, play, decision making and problem solving, said Early Scholars Chair David Judge. The pre-school, which […]
