Cornelius News
Police will get forfeited assets worth $240K-plus
March 5. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday March 4 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved the application of $241,400 in asset forfeiture funds to assist the Cornelius Police Department. The breakdown of the funds are as follows: —$118,200 to assist the department in the operation of their K-9 police operations; —$52,000 for new […]
Super Tuesday: Vote today from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm
March 5. By Dave Vieser. Today is Super Tuesday, when Republicans and Democrats have nominating contests in 15 states. Locally, there are at least two races which carry enhanced interest for voters: The Democratic Party primary in House District 98, which encompasses all of Cornelius, and the Republican Primary in the 8th Congressional District , […]
If elected to Congress, Bradford would move to District 8
March 4. By Dave Yochum. You’ve seen the TV commercials by now with John Bradford and his children. He and five other candidates are running in the GOP primary for the 8th Congressional District, which stretches from Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties to Robeson County to the east. So far, Bradford is the most visible. The […]
Cain Center summer camp registration is open
Registration for summer camps at the Cain Center for the Arts is open. Week-long program, which begin June 10 and end August 9, include Paint! Paint! Paint!, Beat Making, Rock Band, Animal Art and Dance Camp with the Charlotte Ballet. For more info as well as to register, click here.
Town Board to consider Royal Bliss Brewery this evening
March 4. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board will consider approving a rezoning at this evenings Monday March 4 meeting, which would permit the construction and operation of Royal Bliss Brewery on three acres of vacant land at 19149 W. Catawba Avenue. The combination restaurant and beer garden could be completed by late 2025 […]
Weekly Calendar March 4-10: Sign on for the Fitness Challenge, Have Coffee with a Cop, Buy your Beach Bash ticket
Monday, March 4 Coffee Chat 8:30 am | March 4. Meet Cornelius officials and staff for a preview of Parks & Rec projects, programs and special events. H2 Public House, 19906 N Cove Rd, Cornelius. Registration opens for Mayors Fitness Challenge The 2024 Mayors Fitness Challenge will take place for six weeks from April 7 […]
Activities warm up in March; make plans now
Friday, March 1- Sunday, March 3 Plant Market All day | March 1-3. Tropical houseplants, rare finds, a wide variety of plants brought in just for this event and modern ceramics, along with vendors showcasing the best of the local community’s talent and crafts. PlantHouse, 16641 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville. Monday, March 4 Coffee Chat […]
The big shrink: CATS downsizing some buses on express runs to Charlotte
March 1. By Dave Vieser. The recent substitution of smaller buses on CATS express routes between Charlotte and Cornelius has some suburban bus passengers unhappy. To make matters worse, the change—which first seemed to be temporary—now appears to be permanent. Express route 77X, which runs from Cornelius to center city Charlotte, had been using larger […]
Cain Center adds new shows to spring schedule
March 1. Cain Center for the Arts has added two completely new spring performances, including one with a strong local connection. Dustbowl Revival is a totally new show, at 8 pm on Friday May 10. They have “always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be. In many ways, they could […]
Former owner of LKN Cottage, The Cabin arrested on tax charges
Feb. 29. Davidson businesswoman Trudi Ann Zangardi, 70, has been arrested on felony tax charges filed by the NC Department of Revenue. Zangardi was charged with three counts of Aid and Abet Embezzlement of State Property. Indictments allege that Zangardi, sole member of The Zan Group, aided and abetted three businesses to embezzle, misapply, and […]
