Cornelius News
Weekender Feb. 8-11: Music, politics, history, theater, boat show and more
Thursday, Feb. 8 Diversity Council Luncheon-Black History Month Noon -1:30 pm | Feb. 8. The Lake Norman Chamber’s Diversity Council’s Lunch and Learn. The topic will be Trilogy of African American Housing: History, Challenges, and Solutions. Must register. Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson. New Music Davidson 6:30 – 8 pm | Feb. 8. […]
Junker project on W. Catawba under way
Feb. 7. By Dave Vieser. Clearing has begun on what’s known as the Junker project—a multi-family development on West Catawba Avenue whose approval shook local politics back in 2021. The site currently includes the familiar White House Gardens on the west side of West Catawba. The operation is expected to close later this spring. Coming […]
Volunteerism began early for Annalise Leck
GIVING BACK | By Dave Vieser Feb. 6. At age 17, Annalise Leck has already created a non-profit virtual bulletin board with service opportunities for local high school students. Cougar House makes finding service projects and hours easier for high school students, a big thing when it comes to college applications. Organizations on the site […]
Architectural Review Board has a new chairperson
Feb. 6. By Dave Vieser. At their meeting last night, the Cornelius Town Board unanimously appointed Richard Kamakaris to serve as the 2024 Architectural Review Board chair. He has served on the ARB since 2015; his term expires in January of 2026. Also named to the ARB board were Mary Phalen and Alan Goodwin. Phalen […]
Weekly calendar Feb. 5-11: Boat show, Black History Month events, music
Tuesday, Feb. 6 Let’s Talk About It: Social Justice, Davidson College, and the Town of Davidson 7-8 pm | Feb. 8. | InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA and Lamda Theta Phi are co-hosting a roundtable with guests Marvin Brandon, UiC Supporter Ruby Houston, and Lib Wilson (native West Davidson residents) to discuss the history of the relationship […]
Town Board takes up new budget year tonight
Feb. 5. Dave Vieser. Tonight’s Cornelius Town Board meeting will provide an early opportunity for citizens to speak out about the upcoming FY 2025 Town Budget. The new budget will cover the 12 months beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025. It will fund town operational and capital projects throughout the fiscal year. […]
‘Be More Chill’ comes to Cain Center in early March
Feb. 5. The Cain Center for the Arts will showcase local youth talent in “Be More Chill,” a groundbreaking musical that delves into the complexities of the teenage experience. Based on the 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini, the musical follows Jeremy Heere, an average teenager until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that […]
Plan to do something in February, it’s a day longer this year and has lots of choices
Friday, Feb. 2 Coffee with a Cop 9-11 am | Feb. 2. Join Cornelius Police Officers at Waterbean Coffee, 19420 Jetton Rd. Unit 105, Cornelius. Director’s Choice Exhibit Opening Reception 6:30-8:30 pm | Feb. 2. Celebrating a commitment to the families and residents of Lake Norman. Cain Center’s Visual Arts and Education Director Simone El […]
Greenway Gartens, Caroline take another step forward
Feb. 1. By Dave Vieser. Architectural plans for the Greenway Gartens project, one of two major developments planned for the northeast section of Cornelius, received a thumbs up at this week’s meeting of the Architectural Review Board. Any further reviews will be handled at the county level, according to Senior Town Planner Aaron Tucker. The […]
Weekender Feb. 1-4: Art exhibit opening, Coffee with a Cop, music and more
Thursday, Feb. 1 Traditional Series: The Burnett Sisters Band 7:30 pm | Feb. 1. The Burnett Sisters learned their craft through the Junior Appalachian Musician program, taught in small communities. Reaching adulthood, they formed their own family band that has its essential roots in Old-time music, but that borrows heavily from bluegrass and country music. […]
