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Why is there so much aircraft noise?
Nov. 28. By Dave Vieser. As many people have noticed, jets traveling to Charlotte Douglas International sometimes fly quite low as they undertake their final approach. What causes this and what can be done about it? Sayle Brown, who serves as the Cornelius representative on the Charlotte Airport Community Roundtable, addressed these issues at the […]
Cornelius home and property sales
Nov. 28. These recent property transactions in Cornelius were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds Sept. 19 – Oct. 17. 9/19/22 $468,000 Daniel Brady & Linda Dumzio to Evelyn Gerspach, 18125 Ebenezer Drive 9/20/22 $617,000 South Creek Construction to James & Rita Mooney, 20029 Molly Harper Drive 9/20/22 $135,000 Bailey Forest Development to […]
Cheers to The Hideaway LKN, new to the local bar scene
Nov. 27. By TL Bernthal. Three Lake Norman couples have opened a new bar in Cornelius that they hope will become the next great neighborhood bar along with being a venue to give back to the community. The grand opening of The Hideaway LKN will be celebrated with live entertainment 8 pm – 2 am […]
Shooting death on Lynn Lane
Nov. 27. [Updated Nov. 28] There was a shooting on Lynn Lane Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of one person. Cornelius Police did not release the name of the victim, a male, but they said it does not appear to be a random shooting. No arrests have been made. What we know Police responded […]
Jetton Extension set for $3 million upgrade
Nov. 23. By Dave Vieser. The Town Board is maintaining a steady speed on plans for a $3 million upgrade on the Jetton Road Extension due to design flaws and the condition of the road. The board has authorized a new traffic study that could result in additional improvements that would be bid and constructed […]
Town approves ARP spending, gets update on 6-story building proposed downtown
Nov. 23. The Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved the use of $9.6 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) at their meeting Nov. 19 meeting. The approval follows months of comment, focusing on the possible use of the once-in-a-lifetime federal funds. “What we are recommending is to use the federal funds to supplant […]
Happy Thanksgiving
Nov. 23. The Cornelius Today newsletter will not be published on Thanksgiving Day as well as Friday. We’ll return on Monday.
Weekender Nov. 24-27: Light Up Cornelius, 5Ks, holiday markets
Thursday, Nov. 24 Angels & Sparrows Thanksgiving 5k 8 -11am | Nov. 24. Join the 11th Annual Thanksgiving Family 5k to Angels & Sparrows of Huntersville. The trot starts at 8 am from Fleet Feet Sports in Birkdale Village.This is a family fun 5k. Each registration is a $20 donation. Children under 6 are free. […]
How towns communicate: Social media is one way
Nov. 23. By Dave Vieser. The date was Thursday Sept. 29. With a hurricane bearing down on the southeast, the Town of Davidson transmitted the following message: The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for Mecklenburg County. Due to impending severe weather, the Town of Davidson will activate the Emergency Operations Center […]
Town office closings, garbage pickup during Thanksgiving season
Nov. 23. Town halls in Cornelius and Davidson will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday. They will re-open the Monday following Thanksgiving. Cornelius The leaf vacuum service will not run on Thursday Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25; but will start back up the Monday following Thanksgiving. There is no garbage pickup on Thanksgiving Nov. […]
