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New building proposal comes before Planning Board Monday
June 6. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday June 9, regarding a six-story condominium/mixed use building proposed for the northwest corner of Jetton Road extension and Bethel Church. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in Town Hall on Catawba Avenue. The town planning staff has recommended […]
Cornelius Early Scholars wraps up biggest year as 11 graduate
June 6. Cornelius Early Scholars, a nonprofit, scholarship Christian preschool, graduated 11 children yesterday, nearly double its inaugural 2024 graduating class. The preschool, which meets at First Baptist Church on Catawba Avenue, was created in 2022 to serve low-income families in Cornelius and the surrounding towns by providing full scholarships for any family at or […]
Weekender June 6-8: Music, markets and more
Friday, June 6 Rock the Park 6:30 pm | June 6. Known for their blend of roots reggae infused with R&B, jazz funk and soca, Crucial Fiya delivers performances that resonate with both traditional reggae enthusiasts and new listeners alike. Seating is first-come, first-served. Outside food and beverages are permitted with the exception of alcohol. […]
Police Blotter: May 28-June 3
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250528025 Fraud 19430 W Catawba Av 07:36:22 05/28/25 CLO Michelle Campbell 250528053 Larceny 19900 W Catawba Av 11:57:32 05/28/25 ASN MyEyeDr 250529050 Comm Threats 19608 Liverpool Pkwy 10:53:00 05/29/25 ASN Dawn Raddman 250529088 Harass Person 19100 W Catawba Av 18:40:00 […]
Taxes: County, town set budgets for FY2026
June 4. By Dave Yochum. The Board of County Commissioners has adopted a $2.5 billion operating budget, with a property tax rate of 49.27 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Along with the Town of Cornelius budget of $39.4 million, it means the total property tax on a $500,000 home in Corneliuswould be $3,328.50. Highlights […]
Cornelius Home Sales
June 4. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 4/23/2025 $530,000 Brooke Castillo & Antonio Di Bello to Oana Varlan, 10105 Bon Meade Ln. 4/25/2025 $695,000 Clinton & Christian Umphrey to Jeremy Bartell & Emily Rhodes, 17335 Harbor Walk Dr. 4/25/2025 $680,000 Valorie Sheehan to Robert & Kim Breuninger, […]
Boat Hosts needed for Big Day at the Lake on July 19
June 4. Big Day at the Lake is July 19, which means hundreds of kids from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas will come to Lake Norman for a full day of fun. More than 75 Boat Hosts are needed to take the children—along with their mentors—out on the lake for a morning of […]
Town Board formally OKs $39.4 million budget
June 3. By Dave Vieser. It’s official. There will be no tax town tax increase next year in Cornelius. At Monday evenings town board meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved the proposed $39.4 million 2026 Cornelius town budget. The town tax rate will remain flat at 17.31 cents per $100 valuation. That amounts to approximately $865 […]
Town Board plows under proposed business complex on congested Bailey Road
June 3. By Dave Yochum. There was an impressive cast of characters last night as the Cornelius Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 against rezoning needed for a $39 million business park on what was once farmland on Bailey Road. Besides 36 acres once planted with soybeans, the cast of characters included: ±Hundreds of neighbors including […]
Find June events right here
Monday, June 2 The Faerie Circle Book Club 6:30-8:30 pm | June 2. Calling all romantasy lovers in the LKN area. Current read: Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen. Fred & June’s Books, 248 N. Main St., Mooresville 28115. Music Bingo Monday 6:30-9 pm | every Monday. Mix Tape Music Bingo. Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville […]
