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This month in print: Campaign season in full swing
Aug. 29. The September print edition of Cornelius Today begins hitting mailboxes this weekend in all homes and businesses in the 28031 zip code. A PDF of the print issue will also be available for download starting Tuesday at www.CorneliusToday.com. Highlights include: • Q&A with all three mayoral candidates • Hough fall sports preview • […]
ABC store in Cornelius will be open Labor Day
Aug. 29. The Mecklenburg County ABC store in Cornelius will be open Labor Day—good to know if you want a martini by the pool. What’s your pleasure, gin or vodka? More people lean toward a vodka martini, although gin martinis are the original. Click here for the top home cocktails, complete with recipes. The ABC […]
NC ranks high in study of birth-friendly states
Aug. 28. North Carolina is the fifth most birthing-friendly state, according to a new study published by the Birth Injury Lawyers Group. The ranking is based on the number of hospitals in the state per 100,000 children aged 0-4. The group analyzed data provided by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. North Carolina […]
Charlotte area bucks downward trend in apartment rental prices
Aug 28. The Charlotte metro area ranked as the 39th most expensive city for renters, according to a new study by Zumper, an apartment rental website. Charlotte was the third most expensive city in the Carolinas, trailing Charleston (No. 14) and Durham (No. 37). Other Carolina cities on the list included Asheville (No. 41) and […]
Weekender: Aug. 28-Sept. 1: Live music, war reenactment and Tim Meadows
Friday, Aug. 29 Food Truck Friday 11:30am-1pm | Aug. 29. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers and enjoy lunch from the Sandwich Express. Picnic tables are available for seating. Cain Park. Shovels & Ropes 7:30 pm | Aug. 29. The duo hails from Charleston, SC, and are known for their masterful songcraft, powerful harmonies and […]
No swim advisory lifted for cove near Harborside Drive
Aug. 27. On Tuesday afternoon Mecklenburg County announced that it was lifting the no swim advisory issued on Aug. 23 for the cove near 18603 Harborside Drive in Cornelius. The cove is just east of Lakehouse Wine Bar & Grill. Staff from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services retested water samples for E. coli and fecal coliform […]
Washam Potts paving delayed, should be finished next week
Aug. 27. By Dave Vieser. Town officials expect resurfacing on Washam Potts Road to be completed early next week, about three weeks behind schedule. Cornelius Public Works Director Tyler Beardsley said inclement weather and scheduling issues caused the delay. “The paving work should be completed in the next two to three nights, or by the […]
Cornelius 911 system now among the most advanced in the state
Aug. 27. The town of Cornelius has upgraded its 911 system, putting it among the most advanced in North Carolina. The update means the 911 center now has backup systems to keep it running no matter what. If the main internet connection goes down, calls will automatically switch over to a private 5G network so […]
Motorists facing increased traffic as CMS students return to class
Aug. 26. With the 2025-26 school year underway this week in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, motorists are facing increased morning and afternoon traffic throughout Cornelius. Officials with Hough High, Bailey Middle and J.V. Washam Elementary said that while traffic flow is always difficult during the first week of school, they have not noticed any significant difference from […]
Lost Worlds hosting coffee chats with election candidates
Aug. 26. This morning marked the start of a series of coffee chats with Cornelius election candidates at Lost Worlds Brewing. Mayoral candidate Denis Bilodeau opened the series and addressed matters like road construction, the proposed Red Line and more. The events are free and open to the public and offer the opportunity for residents […]
