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Cornelius Home Sales
Aug. 15. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds June 22-July 17. 6/22/23 $659,000 South Creek Construction to Richard Lautenslager & Jane Kelly, 16036 Ayla Ln. 6/22/23 $100,000 BiPart Development to South Creek Construction, Lot 194 The Forest at Bailey’s Glen 6/26/23 $550,000 Towne Living at Washam Potts to George […]
The story behind the vote on Cornelius Commerce Center
ANALYSIS | By Dave Vieser Aug. 15. From a reporter’s point of view Monday July 17 was one of the more interesting nights at Town Hall in years. A rezoning application for a commercial project on Bailey Road was withdrawn by applicant Drew Thigpen of Greenway Gibbons Properties to the loud applause of nearly 80 attendees. […]
Prepare for hot hot hot weather today, tomorrow
Aug. 14. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory as temps head toward the mid-90s today and lower 90s tomorrow. The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide free transportation to county libraries as well as recreation centers, including the Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road in Cornelius. Weather Sun and clouds […]
Mills Market: Planning Board to review key downtown project tonight
Aug. 14. By Dave Vieser. Mills Market, a 2.3 acre mixed-use project planned for downtown Cornelius, will be reviewed this evening by the Planning Board. If the planners give it an OK, the project will then move on for a crucial town board rezoning public hearing, most likely to be held in September. The project […]
Back 2 School Bash is Saturday
Aug. 14. The Back 2 School Bash will be held Saturday Aug.19 at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park behind Cornelius Elementary. There will be inflatables, face painting, crafts and games as well as a showing of “Finding Nemo” at 8 pm. The event, which is free to attend, runs 6 pm to 10 pm.
Weekly calendar Aug. 14 – 20: You know there’s music and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Aug. 14 The Lake Norman Marine Commission 7 pm | Aug. 14. The Lake Norman Marine Commission will discuss changes made to boat rental and charter boat regulations, effective in January 2024. Anyone wishing to make a public comment should sign up prior to the start of the meeting. All comments are […]
Busy Sunday in Davidson: Fondo, concert
Aug. 11. There will be a lot going on at the Davidson Village Green Sunday: The Lake Norman Fondo during the day, then at 6 pm, Riggsbee Road will perform. If you’re heading to Davidson, Lorimer Road will be closed from the CVS parking lot to Davidson-Concord Road starting Saturday at 6 pm through 4 […]
Weekend weather: Sunny, hotter
Aug. 11. Thursday’s showers have made way for a hot, sunny weekend—93-95 on Sunday. Whew! Heat indices will approach 105! Friday: Partly sunny, high near 87. Possible t-storms this evening. Saturday: Sunny, high near 91. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 93. Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 92. Possible evening t-storms. Tuesday: Sunny, high near 89. […]
Floored by all the choices involved in a new kitchen, including the floors
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Aug. 11. The Mother of Dragons hates our wood floors. I don’t use the word hate in dramatic fashion to describe her opinion of them. She hates them. She hates them like grumpy people hate kids on their lawn. She hates them like you hate the car in front […]
New transportation task force will look for finance options
Aug. 11. By Dave Vieser. Just in case anyone needed to be reminded, road improvements and growth are the major topics of concern in Cornelius so far this election year. This certainly was exemplified on Monday July 17. That was the same night that applicant Drew Thigpen withdrew his rezoning application for a multi-structure Cornelius […]
