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Five faith activists, including one with local ties, arrested at US Capitol
May 9. Five faith leaders were arrested while praying in the US Capitol Rotunda, including a Methodist pastor from Taylorsville who is a former associate pastor at a Cornelius church. Rev. Joel Simpson was arrested after praying for several minutes in the Rotunda before eventually being arrested by Capitol police. He was the associate pastor […]
Weekend Weather
May 9. Look for a cooler weekend with showers and T-storms passing through, especially on Mother’s Day. Friday: 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Partly sunny, high near 79. Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 71.Chance of showers overnight. Sunday: Chance of showers, high near 69. Monday: Showers likely, high near 68. […]
Lovesac, that’s where it’s at
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show May 9. Eighteen years ago, when we sold our condo and bought our first house, we also sold our couch to the buyers, so we had to buy a new couch immediately. We weren’t exactly flush with cash but we made enough off the sale of the condo to […]
New outdoor furniture store opening on Statesville Road later this month
May 8. A new casual living/outdoor furniture and accessories store, Vine by Viridien, will open Memorial Day weekend at 19409 Statesville Road in the former used luxury auto business backing up to northbound I-77. The 4,000 square foot store, which will have 15 employees, is part of Viridien FHCL Inc. which has more than 60 […]
Planning Board votes 7-1 for controversial Bailey Road project
May 8. By Dave Yochum. The Cornelius Planning Board last night recommended approval of the Cornelius Business Park in a near-unanimous vote. Developer Drew Thigpen of Greenberg Gibbons Properties said he was “extremely excited” by the Planning Board’s 7-1 thumbs-up. “It’s really encouraging to see a group of leaders take such an important step towards […]
Weekender May 8-11: Volunteer, Fleetwood Mac tributes, Canaan Cox, Harry Potter movie
Thursday, May 8 Volunteer Fair 1-5 pm. Up to 20 local non-profit organizations will share information and offer opportunities to serve for all ages. Learn more about the need in our community and the organizations on the front lines. The Peninsula Community Foundation is sponsoring the Volunteer Fair to help foster connections between its donors […]
The beach is back, as a matter of fact
May 7. Ramsey Creek Beach will operate only on weekends May 24 through June 12. Beginning June 13, the beach on Nantz Road will operate on its summer schedule: Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Between Aug. 22 and Sept. 1, the beach will be open only on weekends. Ramsey Creek Beach will be […]
Cornelius Home Sales
May 7. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 3/20/2025 $525,000 Anthony & Judith Sergi to Stephen Galland & Anne Hall, 19830 Madison Village No. 65 3/20/2025 $2,600,000 Deborah & James Beam Jr. to Gregory & Elizabeth Morris, 7542 Waterview Dr. 3/20/2025 $574,500 Tyler & Alexandra Van Dahm to […]
Key hearing tonight on Bailey Road business center proposal
May 7. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will conduct a public hearing tonight Town Hall on a controversial proposal which, if approved, would permit a four-building business park on Bailey Road just east of Hwy. 115. The vacant property where the business center would go is currently zoned for rural preservation. The town’s […]
Q&A with new Atrium Hospital VP is May 22
May 7. Brian M. Wofford, the inaugural CEO/facility executive of Atrium Health Lake Norman Hospital, will field questions during the open forum Q&A Newsmakers Breakfast May 22 at The Peninsula Club. The $255 million hospital on 31 acres is an economic game-changer for Cornelius. Set to open early in July, the hospital has 36 inpatient beds, […]
