Cornelius News
Slower pace of immigration may subdue labor force growth
NEWSMAKERS BREAKFAST Feb. 18. With North Carolina’s fourth consecutive year of economic growth in the rear-view mirror, a leading economist says the Charlotte region is well-positioned for another good year. Factors like moderate weather, good quality higher education and dependable job growth mean in-migration will continue for the foreseeable future, according to Jackie Benson, economist […]
Possibly an inch of something will fall tomorrow, starting around 10 am
Feb. 18. Winter is back, with some kind(s) of precipitation likely tomorrow. The National Weather Service says snow is likely, mainly after 10 am. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible, possibly mixed with freezing rain and a high around 35 degrees. The storm winds down tomorrow night, with overnight lows around 26. Thursday […]
Newsmakers Breakfast Feb. 21 focuses on new development
Feb. 17. The Newsmakers Breakfast Feb.21 at The Peninsula Club will center on the state of local development, with developers pitted against residents and residents—and local governments—up against rules that ban impact fees. Three speakers will be part of the audience-driven Q&A session over breakfast at The Peninsula Club starting at 7:30 am. Robby Carney: […]
Weekender Feb. 13-16: Circus, murder mystery, music, art and more
Thursday, Feb. 13 The Brit Pack: The Ultimate British Music Experience Doors 6 pm, show 7pm | Feb. 13. The Brit Pack brings the best of British rock music to stages across the USA. Formed by two Brits in NYC, The Brit Pack covers the spectrum of the UK’s musical legacy, from the iconic anthems […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Feb. 12. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 12/18/2024 $3,000,000 Harbour Town Yacht Club to Levent & Muge Aygen, 18210 Town Harbour Rd. 12/19/2024 $923,000 South Creek Construction to Michael & Linda O’Dunne, 19022 Brandon James Dr. 12/19/2024 $80,000 Forestyle LLC to South Creek Construction, Lot 179 Bailey’s […]
Guns to Gardens Feb. 17 in Davidson
Feb. 12. Lake Norman Area Faith Communities is planning a unique Gun Safe Surrender Event on Feb. 17 at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Davidson. Anyone may bring an unloaded gun to be dismantled and transformed into garden tools and art by RAWtools South, an organization that turns guns into garden tools. RAWtools South is part […]
Shell shock: Nationwide egg situation hits Cornelius
Feb. 11. For decades, it was “The Incredible, Edible Egg.” And now it’s all that and much more. That is, more expensive. Egg prices have soared nationwide with the latest waves of bird flu and no end in sight. Cornelius Today | Business Today checked egg prices at the five 28031 groceries on Saturday. We […]
Susan M. Tillis Foundation has a new name
Feb. 11. The Susan M. Tillis Foundation, which has served North Carolina’s military community by supporting some of its youngest families, has a new name: Red, White & Bundled. The rebranding reflects its commitment to military families by continuing to help raise awareness, hold supply drives and work with the business community to support military […]
Sidewalk on W. Catawba completed
Feb. 11. By Dave Vieser. It took five months, but the sidewalk in front of the Junker Apartment complex on West Catawba Avenue has finally been completed. Pedestrians and cyclists have been out of luck since September when it came to safely passing in front of the apartment project where the White House Gardens stood […]
Community meeting Feb. 27 for business park on Bailey Road
Feb. 9. By Dave Vieser. A community meeting to review a scaled-down version of a business park proposal for Bailey Road just east of Hwy. 115 has been set for Thursday Feb. 27, from 6-7 pm at Mt. United Methodist Zion Church. The meeting will start at 6 pm in the Family Life Center. The […]
