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Auto dealer on Town Board agenda tonight
April 1. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board is expected to approve a request to amend the zoning on a three acre site at 18605 Statesville Road permitting the construction a 25,000 square foot Genesis auto sales and service dealership. The property is currently a paved vehicle sales parking area, part of the adjacent […]
Corrections
—In a story about equal rights for women, we reported that NC Sen. Hawthorn Nathaniel said “Viva LaFrance.” He actually said “Viva La Difference.” We apologize for any confusion this may have caused, but in our defence they sound alike. —A story about aliens coming to Cornelius erroneously included a photo of a spaceship. —A […]
Long-term congestion relief hinges on Hwy. 21 re-do
April 1. By Juan Mortoque. Town leaders met this week to review a proposal from a Spanish subsidiary to turn Hwy. 21 into a toll road to help relieve congestion. The proposal would require the town to turn over ownership and management of the 2.6 mile stretch of road from Home Depot to West Catawba […]
Art show opening April 6
April 1. How do we visualize art? Through our eyes—or equally through our bodies? The inscrutable nature of art is examined in a participatory “un-exhibit” April 5. The show begins with blank canvases eight feet tall by 32 feet wide where art-minded thought leaders roll themselves—fully clothed, of course—along and over the canvas while covered […]
Piano bars, string lights approved for some residences
April 1. Piano bars in private residences got the official thumbs-up-it’s-a-go last night, along with outdoor string lights as long as they are transparent and not a hazard to navigation. The measure gives homeowners more leeway around deriving revenue from their domiciles. “Domicilic revenue was recognized as state-constitution-protected, legally if you will, home-produced income generated […]
Fighting Clyngbya: County will fund invasive weed battle
April 1. By Dave Yochum. County officials say they will purchase infant alligators to eradicate clyngbya from Lake Norman. The cost will be borne by the local government, thanks to a 3-2 vote. Critics questioned spending county monies on what amounts to a private lake surrounded by private homes. “What’s good for lakefront property owners […]
Events: April 1 to April 7
Ribbon cutting The ribbon cutting for the new parachute testing facility on Jetton Road is up in the air due to newly relaxed height restrictions. It will be rescheduled when structural engineers determine how tall it can be. Arbor Day ceremony The town of Cornelius will hold Arbor Day services in Davidson April 3. In […]
Exit 27: For whom the tolls toll
April 1. By Dave Vieser. The NCDOT has approved funding for a new exit on I-77: Exit 27 where the interstate is crossed by Westmoreland Road. In order to provide the needed funds, a $10 toll is being imposed on all vehicles utilizing Exit 28 in Cornelius. Crews will erect the toll booths on West […]
Easter Weekend Weather: Beautiful
March 28. The Easter Weekend weather outlook is spectacular with warm temps, breezes and sunny skies. (Our weather report is a day early because we’re taking Good Friday off.) Thursday: Partly cloudy through mid-morning, then clearing, high near 64 and breezy. Friday: Sunny, high near 69, still breezy. Saturday: Sunny, high near 75, more breezy. […]
Newsletter holiday schedule
March 28. The Cornelius Today/Business Today newsletter will not be published on Good Friday March 29 or Monday April 1 😉
