Important Dates
New Davidson mayor speaks at Newsmakers Breakfast Dec 14
Rusty Knox, the incoming mayor of Davidson, will be the Newsmakers Breakfast speaker Dec. 14 at The Peninsula Club. A Realtor, singer and the son of former Mayor Russell Knox, he defeated John Woods in the November election. Fast growth, transparency in government and social media played major roles in the intense debate leading up to […]
Town Board meets Monday on Waltrip plan
At their Monday Nov. 20 meeting, Cornelius commissioners will conduct the final public hearing, then render a decision on a request by MW ARK to subdivide and rezone the Michael Waltrip properties located at 19340 Liverpool Parkway and 20310 Chartwell Center Drive from Highway Commercial to Conditional Zoning. The owners believe su dividing the 11.48 […]
Community Thanksgiving service Monday
A Cornelius tradition, the annual community Thanksgiving service, will be held at Torrence Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church on Monday, Nov. 20 at 7 pm. Rev. David Judge, pastor of First Baptist Church, Cornelius will deliver the message. The all-church choir will rehearse promptly at 6 pm on Monday. The anthem is “Come, Thou Fount” arranged by Craig […]
Mt. Zion Craft & Gift Show this weekend
The annual Mt. Zion UMC Craft & Gift show featuring over 25 local vendors is Saturday, Nov. 18 at Mt. Zion United Methodist, at 19600 Zion Ave. Hours are from 8:30 amd to 3:30 pm. Santa will pose for studio-quality photos Saturday 9 am to 1 pm. The “Country Store” with a variety of baked goods […]
Honor Flight: Long after the wars have ended, veterans get the trip of a lifetime and the welcome home they deserve
By Dave Yochum. The Queen City Honor Flight in October brought veterans from Cornelius and all around Charlotte to Washington, D.C. where they saw the imposing monuments and memorials erected to their branches of the service or the war in which they fought. Their return home was just as moving. When the chartered American Airlines jet […]
Arts Center meeting Nov. 14
Cornelius Arts Center continues its “Voice Your Choice” marketing campaign with a second community conversation hosted in west Cornelius on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. The conversation, held at Peninsula Club (19101 Peninsula Club Drive, Cornelius), is open to everyone but Cornelius residents who live on the west side of Cornelius are strongly encouraged to attend. The […]
Cornelius Police host ‘Trunk or Treat’
The Cornelius Police Department will host a community “Trunk or Treat” on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 2 pm to 6 pm. Enter through the side gates behind the police department for decorated police cars, candy and Halloween fun. It’s part of Halloween in Old Town Cornelius, hosted by Old Town Cornelius and Bella Love. More info: www.cornelius.org/police or www.bellalove.com
Main St. Art Exhibition Friday
The Main Street Art Exhibition at Studio Elie will be 5 pm to 10 pm this Friday. Studio Elie students and local artists will have their works on display and will be on hand to talk about their inspiration, processes and unique perspectives. The exhibition, at 20700 N. Main St., features complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. Studio […]
79th Annual Mt. Zion BBQ Nov. 4
The Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 79th Annual BBQ will be held on Saturday, Nov 4 from 11 am until sold out. There will be entertainment in the dining hall from 11:30 am to 1 pm and food is available via drive-through, take-out, or dine in. A BBQ plate is $10 and includes yams/slaw/dessert/drink or three sandwiches and […]
Arts Center ‘conversation’ Oct. 17
The Cornelius Arts Center will host a community conversation Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7 pm at First Baptist Church. Cornelius residents who live on the east side of town are encouraged to attend. In the coming weeks there will be more input meetings that will target additional areas. During Tuesday’s meeting, Executive Director Justin Dionne will give a […]
