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Charlotte finalizes purchase of O-Line from Norfolk Southern
Sept. 10. By Dave Vieser. The Red Line Commuter Rail Project, designed to serve Cornelius and other North Meck communities, took another step forward as Charlotte finalized the purchase of the O-Line from the Norfolk Southern for $74 million. Charlotte City Council voted 10-1 last week to approve the purchase of the right of way. […]
Retail project gains Planning Board approval, with stipulations around trees
Sept. 10. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board voted unanimously in favor of the Catawba Retail Project at their Sept. 9 meeting, sending the proposal to the town board for a final decision, most likely in October. The project, known formally as Catawba Commons, is a request by FHNC of Charlotte to amend the […]
Time for contestants to register for Ada Jenkins Food Fight
Sept. 9. Contestant registration is now open for the Ada Jenkins Center’s annual Food Fight competition where restaurants and home chefs compete to be named the best in categories like, salads, pasta, meat and desserts. The contestants provide samples, and then guests vote for their favorites. The family-friendly event takes place 11:30 am to 2 […]
Lake Norman Fine Wines holds inaugural wine tasting
Sept. 9. Lake Norman Fine Wines is holding its inaugural wine tasting event at The Famous Toastery in the Mooresville Commons Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 pm. The event will feature six exceptional Napa Valley wines from the Hill Family Estate. The curated tasting, led by Adam Arlen, from Orsini Wines, will include pinot noir, […]
Weekly calendar: Sept. 9-15: Sept. 11 remembrance, ceramic art exhibit opens, and music
Tuesday, Sept. 10 Francophone Film Series Presents: Saint Omer 7- 9:30 pm | Sept. 10. Saint Omer court of law. Young novelist Rama attends the trial of Laurence Coly, a young woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter by abandoning her to the rising tide on a beach in northern France. But as the trial […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Sept. 9. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 7/10/2024 $296,000 Nancy Karla Combs to Lucas Whitesides, 11010 Will Knox Rd. 7/12/2024 $345,000 CTRRR LLC to Jim & Karon Storment, 18824 Naurical Dr. Unit 32 7/15/2024 $256,000 Eusebio & Donna Sevilla to Olivia Patrick & Nicholas Bates, 19936 Weeping Water […]
Planning Board will take up new retail project today
Sept. 9. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board is expected to issue a recommendation on a project known as Catawba Retail at their meeting at 6:30 pm today. The conditions recommended by town staff include strict limits on tree removal. About the project This is a request by FHNC of Charlotte to amend the […]
Social media threat at Hough ‘has no validity,’ police say
Sept. 6. Cornelius Police say a threat regarding William Amos Hough High on social media has no validity to it. Law enforcement was immediately notified and is investigating. “Out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased presence of law enforcement on campus,” said David Farley, principal of Hough. “We ask that you […]
N. Meck mayors support referendum on transit tax; Davidson board votes Monday
Sept. 6. By Dave Yochum. The three mayors of North Mecklenburg have put out a letter supporting a referendum on a one-cent sales tax increase to fund road improvements as well as the Red Line from Charlotte to Lake Norman. The Cornelius and Huntersville Boards voted to request the state General Assembly authorize a countywide […]
Library books fundraiser at Convention Center Nov. 7
Sept. 6. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation 11th annual Verse & Vino — an evening celebrating great writers, great wine and library supporters—will feature New York Times bestselling authors Emiko Jean, Edward Lee and Jessica Shattuck as well as Oscar-shortlisted producer and debut author Essie Chambers. The evening event celebrates the joy of reading and the […]
