Cornelius News
Town Commissioner asks public to voice support for Exit 27
July 23. Town Commissioner Michael Osborne is calling on Cornelius residents to voice their support for the proposed Exit 27 project, a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at reducing traffic congestion on secondary roads. The Town’s Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) representative said public input is crucial in securing necessary funding for this transformative project. […]
Could Gov. Cooper be Harris’ pick for VP?
July 22. Popular Democratic governors from swing states are among possible vice presidential running mates for Kamala Harris. That means NC Gov. Roy Cooper is a potential contender, according to news outlets like WRAL. Vice presidents have been selected to complement the main candidate, so Harris may opt for experience, which Cooper has in spades. […]
Davidson Home Sales
July 22. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 5/23/24 $295,000 HC Davidson Walk to Margaret Lasher, 711 Beaty St. Unit 3 Bldg 1 5/23/24 $643,500 HC Davidson Walk to Manuel Almenara & Ana Paula de Carlo, 106 Wesser Dr. 5/23/24 $2,000,000 John Haddock Sr. & Marcia Haddock to Seven […]
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 […]
