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Town Board’s 4-1 vote raises allowable density in rural preservation area
April 6. UPDATED. By Dave Vieser. Part of the remaining rural farmland in Cornelius near Mayes Road may soon become a thing of the past. On April 5, the Town Board changed the land use designation policy for this area, which comprises 173 acres, from low density rural to low density single family. The net […]
A reminder about the Lake Norman Humane Food Bank
April 6. Lake Norman Humane, 2106 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville, reports an alarming uptick of emaciated animals entering its care in recent months. Lake Norman Humane asks that if you are a pet owner in need of food for your cat or dog, please visit the shelter food bank. The food bank is open noon-6 pm Wednesdays. […]
Gilroy’s comments at Town Board meeting cut short
April 6. By Dave Vieser. Former Commissioner Dave Gilroy appeared before the Town Board Monday evening to speak in opposition to a proposed increase in density among some of the rural portions of the town. “Once you raise the density, you can never reverse it,” he said. As a private citizen, he was allowed three […]
Saturdays in April are for Jazz
April 6. Enjoy the sultry tunes of artists from all over North Carolina and even the United States. Bring a chair, blanket or even snacks. The April 10 performance is sold out, but there are a few spots for April 17 – Sean Higgins; and April 24 – Holly Hopkins. Advance registration is required as […]
Cornelius Today holiday schedule
April 2. We will close on Good Friday at noon and will reopen Tuesday April 6 at 9 am. The newsletter will resume Tuesday. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
List of Easter services
April 2. Many churches have returned to in-person worship with varying capacity, and face mask and social distancing restrictions, while maintaining online options. Please check websites for online availability and advance in-person registration where required. Here is a list of services in Cornelius, unless noted: Bethel Presbyterian Church 19920 Bethel Church Road, 704-892-0546 Easter: Sunrise […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations March 24-30
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210324051 Fraud 16642 Amberside Rd East 09:18:00 03/24/21 ASN Ferguson, William 210324096 Larceny 22327 Torrence Chapel Rd 14:36:00 03/24/21 ASN Golden, Kelly 210326030 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 06:39:00 03/26/21 ASN Home Depot 210326042 Larceny Vehicle 18627 Northline Dr 08:51:00 03/26/21 ASN Johnson, […]
Density increase on town board Monday agenda
April 2. By Dave Vieser. A proposed six-fold increase in the number of homes permitted per acre in the town’s rural preservation area will be voted on by the Town Board Monday April 5. The higher density has been recommended by the Town’s Planning Board with only one member opposed. “The Commissioners and the Planning […]
April Fools contest winners
April 2. There were four winners in yesterday’s pop-up contest to find the three truly fake April Fools news stories on our web site. Congratulations to Melissa Moser, who was the first to reply with all three headlines. She wins dinner for four at Kat’s Seafood Kitchen. Next up were Steve Rowland, Lindsay Bleam and […]
New Junior Disc Golf League
April 2. Registration opens Monday, April 5, for Cornelius residents for a new Junior Disc Golf League for boys and girls 7 to 15 years old. The Cornelius PARC Dept. will host the league on the disc golf course at Bailey Road Park on Thursday afternoons starting April 29. Registration is $25 for Cornelius residents […]
