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Now there are 2 houses in Cornelius priced above $10 million

May 8. There’s a second home in Cornelius on the market for more than $10 million. A 7,200 square foot lakefront home on Belle Isle was listed at $12 million late last month with broker Lori Ivester Jackson. The five-bedroom home sits on 1.44 acres, with 365 feet of shoreline and panoramic views of Lake […]

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Proposed budget for FY 2025 emphasizes public safety, infrastructure

May 8. By Dave Yochum. Town Manager Andrew Grant has proposed a new $40.6 million budget for the next fiscal year with the tax rate staying the same—17.31 cents for the local portion of property taxes. For a home assessed at $500,000, that amounts to an annual town tax of approximately $865—which is about one […]

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Avian flu update: What to do if you find multiple dead ducks or geese

May 8. So far this year, NCWRC has confirmed two dozen wild birds have tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in North Carolina, including Mecklenburg. They include a variety of waterfowl and raptor species including American green-winged teal, American white pelican, American wigeon, Canada goose, gadwall, lesser scaup, mallard, northern shoveler, redhead duck, […]

Canine Office Zon is retiring. Pictured with Chief David Baucom and his handler, Cpl. Sam Dellinger

Canine Officer Zon retires: Job well done

May 7. Cornelius Canine Officer Zon officially retired at last night’s Town Board meeting. Due to health conditions that would put him at high risk in his working police dog role, the German Shepherd was turned over to his handler, Corporal Sam Dellinger. Zon served since May of 2021. Here is the resolution recognizing Zon: […]

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Draft budget would keep tax rate the same: $42 million budget proposal

May 6. By Dave Vieser and Dave Yochum. Last year at this time, Cornelius commissioners were expecting a proposed budget which would reduce the town tax rate, even while raising more money. The reason: The county-wide revaluation resulted in significantly higher values, meaning a lower tax rate would still raise more revenue. That’s precisely what […]

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Town Board will take a look at proposed FY 2025 budget tonight at 6 pm meeting

May 6. By Dave Vieser. It will be a busy meeting Monday for the Cornelius Town Board considers rezoning for a new brewery as well as appointments to the Town Planning Board. They will also receive the Town Manager’s proposed 2025 budget. Brewery Hearing: A public hearing to permit rezoning for the proposed Fruitful Brewery […]

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Weekly calendar May 6- 12: Slow start of week leading to busy weekend

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 […]

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760 Craft Works has cause to celebrate

May 3. By Jason Benavides. 760 Craft Works is celebrating their one year anniversary this Saturday, May 4 by hosting Lagerfest. In a year’s time the Huntersville brewery has brewed 65 batches and released 44 different beers all from one prime location. President and co-founder Wagner Ramsey of Cornelius attributes the success amidst a hectic […]

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Junker project update: Vultures watch over W. Catawba

May 3. Dave Vieser. There’s been a big change in the scenery on West Catawba: Clearing is just about completed on what’s known as the Junker project—a multi-family development whose approval shook local politics back in 2021. Left standing at the moment is the former White House Gardens building, complete with vultures. The old house […]

Susan Tillis: Red White & Bundled founder

Supporting junior enlisted: Red, White & Bundled baby shower at Town Hall nears milestone

May 3. The “Red, White and Bundled Shower,” which grew out of a visit by Susan Tillis to Fort Liberty in early 2015, filled the Community Room at Cornelius Town Hall last night with baby items and volunteers. The story began nine years ago. Susan visited Walter Reed Hospital in 2015 and met with the […]