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In Cornelius, you can put Humpty Dumpty together again
Jan. 14. By Dave Yochum. All will soon be right in Cornelius: The $2,500 needed to put Humpty Dumpty back in his rightful spot in front of Cornelius Elementary School has been raised. Humpty sat atop a brick wall in an open book with the nursery rhyme engraved on the left side and a word […]
Police Blotter: Jan. 1-7
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250101010 Assault 20832 Catawba Av 01:51:00 01/01/25 ASN Tanya Curren 250101026 B&E Commercial 9208 Westmoreland Rd 10:01:00 01/01/25 ASN Uhaul 250101048 Assault 19708 W Catawba Av 15:18:00 01/01/25 ASN Elpidia Mencaroni 250104040 Larceny 10101 Bailey Rd 12:57:43 01/04/25 ASN Kerry […]
Town planners get first look at plans for 13-acre project
Jan. 14. By Dave Vieser. A plan to build “barn-dominiums” and flex warehouse space on 13 acres on Statesville Road/Hwy. 21 will get a “soup to nuts” review by the town, according to Planning Director Rox Burhans. His comments came in response to concerns raised by the Town Planning Board at their Jan. 13 meeting. […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Take care of the food in the garage freezer
Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. Jan. 14. Winter is here. For those who have a second refrigerator in the garage, keep in mind that the refrigerator cycles on and […]
Revised business park project has been resubmitted for town review
Jan. 13. By Dave Yochum. A commercial development that was proposed for the north side of Bailey Road just east of Hwy. 115 has been dramatically modified in hopes of making it through the approval process in Cornelius. Greenberg Gibbons Properties withdrew their plans to build Cornelius Commerce Center in July of 2023 after opposition […]
Letter: Infrastructure comes first
Jan. 13. [Opinion] When considering any rezoning, such as that proposed for Birkdale Village, Town Commissioners must weigh the impact on established communities against the potential tax revenue, factoring in the additional costs to hard and soft infrastructure expenses to the town. Spill-over traffic and crime into adjacent neighborhoods must be accounted for before any […]
For the first time in a dozen years John Bradford is a private citizen
Jan. 13. By Dave Vieser. Beginning in January, former NC Rep. John R Bradford of Cornelius and his family will experience significant changes in their lives. In addition to leaving his seat in the House of Representatives, Bradford, 50, and his wife, Shea, will become empty nesters later in 2025 as their twins, Sophie and […]
Weekly Jan. 13-19: Organ at Davidson, comedy, bonsai, Murder on Tap and more
Monday, Jan. 13 Magic the Gathering Game Night 4-7 pm | Jan. 13. Learn to play tabletop magic or practice your skill against other players. Come to play modern, commander, standard, pioneer, oathbreaker, legacy, pauper. The library has limited supplies, if able please bring your own supplies. Ages 16 and older. Must register; space is […]
Economic Outlook: Newsmakers Breakfast Q&A Jan. 23 features leading economist
Jan. 13. How will tariffs affect the economy in 2025? How will immigration policy affect North Carolina? Jackie Benson, an economist with Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank, will address a variety of issues during a Newsmakers Breakfast Jan. 23 at The Peninsula Club. She covers the US macroeconomy, including residential housing, commercial real estate, […]
CPD charges 18-year-old with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
Jan. 11. On Facebook Friday afternoon Cornelius Police Dept. released news of the arrest of an 18-year-old who was released to his parents: On Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence, 17927 Ragtop Day Ln., Cornelius. During the search, electronic devices were seized for further forensic analysis. […]
