Cornelius News
Town Board unanimously opposes NC House Bill 765 threatening local control over development
May 6. By Dave Yochum. The Local Gov. Development Regulations Omnibus, House Bill 765, does almost everything it can to address the housing crisis in North Carolina, but it does too much, according to the Cornelius Town Board. Designed to lessen restrictions on the building process, HB 765 instead takes away rights of local officials […]
Lincoln County Commissioners sink Lake Norman Marine Commission
May 6. By Dave Yochum. After 65 years of promoting safe boating and public recreation on Lake Norman, the Lake Norman Marine Commission will be dissolved. Lincoln County commissioners voted unanimously to leave the LNMC last night, and legislation requires the Marine Commission to be dissolved if one county leaves. “No good will come of […]
Weekly calendar May 5-11: Volunteer fair, music and Mother’s Day
Tuesday, May 6 Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Conductor’s Concert 7:30-9 pm | May 6. Seven student conductors take over the podium to lead the DCSO in orchestral favorites. Admission is free, but tickets are required; contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Thursday, May 8 Volunteer […]
Local history museum will be $2 million anchor downtown
May 5. By Dave Yochum. The town museum is taking a few historic steps forward with plans for a multimillion-dollar renovation, a two-story addition and a membership drive. The opening is set for the summer of 2026. Quotable “This is more than just a renovation—it’s a community milestone,” said Woody Washam, mayor of Cornelius. “We […]
Business park gets initial thumbs down from planning
May 2. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Department has recommended that the town planning board, which meets this coming Wednesday, deny a rezoning application for Cornelius Business Park, a four-building project which would be built on the north side of Bailey Road, east of Highway 115. In their denial, the planners state that the […]
Month of May events: Something for everyone
Thursday, May 1 LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | May 1. Hey L’80s is an ever-evolving band, focused on bringing the best music from the #newwave era to life! Hey L’80s music exemplifies catchy choruses and danceable beats that encourage audiences to sing along and dance. Bring chairs and blankets. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., […]
Can’t make it to Churchill Down? Head to Birkdale Village for a party, horse race
Birkdale Village’s inaugural Kentucky Derby watch party is free to attend and first-come for seating. The 151st Kentucky Derby will be held at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Twenty horses will compete in the Derby. Derby Day at Birkdale Village, from 4-7 pm on the The Plaza, includes live music; mint juleps, margaritas and […]
Weekender May 1-4: Cardboard boat regatta, music festivals, bike expo
Thursday, May 1 LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | May 1. Hey L’80s is an ever-evolving band, focused on bringing the best music from the #newwave era to life! Hey L’80s music exemplifies catchy choruses and danceable beats that encourage audiences to sing along and dance. Bring chairs and blankets. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., […]
Lincoln County commissioners will vote May 5 on whether or not to bail out of Marine Commission
May 1. Jeff Tarte, former Cornelius mayor and state senator, is mediating the various parties involved in the the Lake Norman Marine Commission dispute which could result in its dissolution at the end of June. Lincoln County Commissioners will vote May 5 on whether to withdraw from the commission, the lake’s governing body since 1969. […]
Geriatricians wanted: Medical schools recruit aging health specialists
April 29. By Grace Vitaglione/North Carolina Health News. North Carolinians are getting older, but there aren’t enough people getting trained to care for them. The population of people ages 65 and older in North Carolina is expected to nearly double to 2.7 million in the next couple decades. Many of those older adults will require care from […]
