downtown Cornelius
Catawba reopened downtown after a gas leak
July 15. Traffic on Catawba Avenue downtown was rerouted behind Town Hall and the live-work units just to the west after contractor for the Cain Center hit a gas line. Catawba was reopened as of 11:45 am. Photo: Lenore Cuyler / The Style merchant
Sidewalk, parking closed in front of downtown building with collapsed roof
June 8. The sidewalk and on-street parking at 21320 Catawba Ave. will be closed indefinitely for the safety of pedestrians and motorists because of a roof collapse and potential structural issues of the vacant building, the town announced. The Lake Norman Social District remains open except for in front of 21320 Catawba. When the safety […]
Downtown detour starts today
Feb. 24. Beginning at 9 am Thursday, Catawba Avenue in downtown Cornelius will be restricted to one lane from 9 am to 4 pm in the vicinity of the Cain Center for the Arts. Eastbound traffic will be redirected to the westbound lane, while westbound traffic will be rerouted behind the live-work units just west […]
Town Board takes citizens’ approach to public comments
Jan. 19. By Dave Vieser. At their first meeting of 2022 last night, the new Cornelius Town Board adopted a number of changes to the manner in which they will conduct public meetings in the future. The changes grew out of concerns voiced by a number of residents over the past several years. —Previously, public […]
The Venue could gain Town Board OK at today’s meeting
By Dave Vieser. Rezoning which would permit the construction of a five-story, mixed-use building in downtown Cornelius is the big thing on tonight’s Town Board agenda. The Planning Board has already unanimously recommended approval of The Venue which will have up to 75 apartment units and 6,000 square feet of ground floor retail, restaurant, commercial […]
Thigs, an upscale lounge, opens in downtown Cornelius
June 30. Thigs, a European style cocktail bar with a speakeasy feel, has opened Catawba Avenue in downtown Cornelius after COVID delays. Co-owner Kas Matos said “we wanted to bring an upscale lounge with nice music to town.” Matos owns the facility with Justin Flanagan. “I actually lived in Davidson for several years and realized […]
