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Remembering 9/11 with Hopewell High School’s climb for a cause
Sept. 11. Hopewell High School students and families started their day off at 5:30 am climbing stairs to remember the victims of September 11. The 9/11 Stair Climb was organized by Hopewell soccer parent alumni Tim Morris, a nine-year veteran of the Charlotte Fire Department. Morris first organized the event last year in remembrance of […]
Jace Thompson to be honored at this weekend’s NASCAR race
Sept. 11. Jace Thompson, who passed away at age 5 from an aggressive form of pediatric brain cancer, will be honored this weekend by Joe Gibbs Racing during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Warrior Jace Thompson Foundation is partnering with JGR’s No. 54 car on Saturday to help promote its […]
Weekender: Cornelius Festival of Cultures, Davidson Fall Arts Festival
Sept. 11. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Friday, Sept. 12 Ramble Tamble Ramble Ramble: The Creedence Clearwater Revival 7:30 pm | Sept. 12. Composed of a group of talented musicians who share a deep passion for the music of CCR, Ramble Tamble has become renowned for their […]
Q&A with the candidates for mayor: Part one
Sept. 10. Cornelius is expected to have a competitive mayoral race this election cycle with three candidates registering to run. Our September print issue features a Q&A with all three that we’ll break down into two parts this week. What should voters know about you? Woody Washam– Preserving a high quality of life in our […]
Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of one of the Greensboro Four
Sept. 10. Gov. Josh Stein ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on this coming Saturday in honor of civil rights activist Major General Joseph McNeil, who passed away last week. A Wilmington native, McNeil was one of four college students who on […]
Night Moves: North Meck Farmers Market adds evening dates
Sept. 10. Beginning today, the North Meck Community Farmers Market is moving three of its final five events to the evening after a trial nighttime market in August proved popular with local shoppers. In addition to the usual mix of farmers, meat producers, specialty goods, flowers and plants, chefs and live music, the evening markets […]
Step up to the Mikes: Miltich, Tobin interview for LKN Marine Commission
Sept. 9. A Mecklenburg County committee will meet Sept. 10 to interview potential candidates for the new Lake Norman Marine Commission. The county will appoint two members to the commission from a list of five candidates that includes two Cornelius residents – Dr. Mike Miltich and Michael Tobin. Miltich is an active member of the […]
Talking Parks: Bailey court complex update
Sept. 9. The new tennis and pickleball complex at Bailey Road Park has official opening dates, according to a recent presentation at the monthly meeting of the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners. The pickleball complex will be dedicated Sept. 27, and the tennis complex will be dedicated Oct. 21. Both facilities will officially […]
Police blotter: Aug. 27-Sept. 5
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250827036 Fraud 16101 Jetton Rd 12:35:00 08/27/25 ASN Jerri Webb 250828049 Fraud 8231 Magnolia Estates Dr 14:09:00 08/28/25 ASN Lorie Hiers 250828068 Larceny 17702 W Catawba Av 19:40:38 08/28/25 ASN Michael Lieberman 250830020 Animal Bite Bethel Church Rd & Pinehurst […]
Planning board approves rezoning request on Old Statesville
Sept. 9. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request that would allow 29 single-family homes at 19311 Old Statesville Road, south of Washam Potts Road. The property, currently zoned neighborhood residential, would shift to conditional zoning under a proposal from developer Matt Gallagher of Blue Heel Development. The […]
