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5% rate increase for ElectriCities customers
June 9. While the Cornelius tax rate will likely remain the same next year under the proposed budget, there will be a 5 percent rate hike for the 4,000 customers of ElectriCities. The Cornelius Town Board is the governing board of the town’s electric utility. Each year, when the town adopts its general fund budget, […]
EarthTalk: Who profits the most from global warming?
Dear EarthTalk: Which companies and industry sectors stand to profit the most from global warming? —Jerry M., Largo, FL June 6. According to a report by Swiss Re, a global insurance provider, climate change could erode a total of $23 trillion of global gross domestic product by 2050. But while global warming is a crisis […]
Weekend Weather: Hot ‘n’ humid
June 6. Summer is still officially two weeks away, but we’re in for summer-like heat and humidity this weekend. Saturday looks hottest, with a 90 degree day in store. Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 88. Slight chance of showers and T-storms. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 89-90. Late afternoon T-storms possible. Sunday: Partly sunny, high 86-87. […]
New building proposal comes before Planning Board Monday
June 6. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday June 9, regarding a six-story condominium/mixed use building proposed for the northwest corner of Jetton Road extension and Bethel Church. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in Town Hall on Catawba Avenue. The town planning staff has recommended […]
Cornelius Early Scholars wraps up biggest year as 11 graduate
June 6. Cornelius Early Scholars, a nonprofit, scholarship Christian preschool, graduated 11 children yesterday, nearly double its inaugural 2024 graduating class. The preschool, which meets at First Baptist Church on Catawba Avenue, was created in 2022 to serve low-income families in Cornelius and the surrounding towns by providing full scholarships for any family at or […]
Weekender June 6-8: Music, markets and more
Friday, June 6 Rock the Park 6:30 pm | June 6. Known for their blend of roots reggae infused with R&B, jazz funk and soca, Crucial Fiya delivers performances that resonate with both traditional reggae enthusiasts and new listeners alike. Seating is first-come, first-served. Outside food and beverages are permitted with the exception of alcohol. […]
Police Blotter: May 28-June 3
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250528025 Fraud 19430 W Catawba Av 07:36:22 05/28/25 CLO Michelle Campbell 250528053 Larceny 19900 W Catawba Av 11:57:32 05/28/25 ASN MyEyeDr 250529050 Comm Threats 19608 Liverpool Pkwy 10:53:00 05/29/25 ASN Dawn Raddman 250529088 Harass Person 19100 W Catawba Av 18:40:00 […]
Taxes: County, town set budgets for FY2026
June 4. By Dave Yochum. The Board of County Commissioners has adopted a $2.5 billion operating budget, with a property tax rate of 49.27 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Along with the Town of Cornelius budget of $39.4 million, it means the total property tax on a $500,000 home in Corneliuswould be $3,328.50. Highlights […]
Cornelius Home Sales
June 4. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 4/23/2025 $530,000 Brooke Castillo & Antonio Di Bello to Oana Varlan, 10105 Bon Meade Ln. 4/25/2025 $695,000 Clinton & Christian Umphrey to Jeremy Bartell & Emily Rhodes, 17335 Harbor Walk Dr. 4/25/2025 $680,000 Valorie Sheehan to Robert & Kim Breuninger, […]
Boat Hosts needed for Big Day at the Lake on July 19
June 4. Big Day at the Lake is July 19, which means hundreds of kids from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas will come to Lake Norman for a full day of fun. More than 75 Boat Hosts are needed to take the children—along with their mentors—out on the lake for a morning of […]
