Newsroom
Town of Cornelius: Zoning and transportation news
Aug. 7. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board earlier this week unanimously approved conditional rezoning for a 1/3 acre vacant lot at 21726 Aftonshire Drive just a quarter mile southwest of the police station. The applicant, Fund 26-Dogwood, LLC, plans to subdivide the land into three buildable lots for single-family homes and associated accessory […]
Cornelius man arrested on child exploitation charges
Aug. 6. A Cornelius man was arrested after surrendering to police on Wednesday on 10 counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Elias Daniel Mongelos-Frutos, 24, was being held at the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office on a $75,000 bond. He was released early this morning, according to the county’s online database of arrest and […]
County Reminds Vaccinations Before School Starts
Aug. 6. With schools set to open Aug. 25, Mecklenburg County Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date on required vaccinations. All students must be current on their required vaccines by Sept. 24 or they may be excluded from school. Last year, there was one confirmed case of […]
Last chance: Share your thoughts today on the downtown master plan
Aug. 6. The Cornelius Planning Department is hosting the final of three meetings today at town hall for residents review a draft and provide feedback on the new downtown master plan. The goal of the master plan is to identify what the town calls “a unified vision” for downtown Cornelius. “The plan addresses important topics […]
Cornelius board approves Cashmere project
Aug. 5. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has approved the Cashmere development on Jetton Road Extension. The 4-1 vote at last night’s meeting clears the way for a 14-unit, six-story condominium and 2,500 square foot commercial space at the northwest corner of Jetton Road Extension and Bethel Church Road. The Zaika Group of […]
Police Blotter: July 23-29
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250723039 Larceny Vehicle 17111 Statesville Rd 10:06:28 07/23/25 ASN Home Depot 250723061 Fraud 19854 Lamp Lighters Way 14:18:45 07/23/25 ASN Mike Gershowitz 250724076 Fraud 9709 Psalms St 18:30:27 07/24/25 ASN Abel Rivera 250727043 Larceny 18800 Oakhurst Blvd 14:01:19 07/27/25 ASN […]
NCDOT resurfacing Washam Potts next week.
Aug. 6. by Dave Vieser. One of the busier crosstown arteries in Cornelius, Washam Potts Road, will be resurfaced next week by the state Department of Transportation. According to town Public Works Director Tyler Beardsley, the work will be done primarily at night to minimize delays for motorists. Exact dates and times of the closures […]
We’re seeking funny, insightful freelancers to join our pages
From Dave Barry at the Miami Herald to Rick Reilly at Sports Illustrated and Tommy Tomlinson at The Charlotte Observer, we’ve always been big fans of old-school newspaper columnists—those who can make us laugh, think and feel. With that in mind, we’re actively seeking local voices to help share the good, the bad and the […]
Cornelius Town Board to Consider Rezoning Applications Tonight
Aug. 4. By Dave Vieser. It will be a busy evening at Cornelius Town Hall as the Board of Commissioners considers rezoning applications for two separate projects and receives an initial presentation for a proposed 31-unit housing development on Old Statesville Road. Cashmere Building The public hearing for the proposed six-story Cashmere mixed-use building will […]
Weekly calendar Aug. 4-8: National Night Out & more
Tuesday, Aug. 5 National Night Out 5:30-7:30 pm | Aug. 5. Cornelius Parks & Recreation joins the Cornelius Police Department in hosting the town’s annual National Night Out. This free public event promotes community safety and crime prevention. An evening filled with family fun, including children’s activities, food, entertainment and more. Bailey Road Park. Be […]
