Cornelius News
Road closure downtown on Saturday
Nov. 26. Catawba Avenue will be closed Saturday, Nov. 29, from 1 to 8:30 p.m. for the annual Light Up Cornelius tree-lighting event. The closure will extend from Mulberry Street to Oak Street. Businesses near Food Lion will remain accessible during the event. Vehicles turning west onto Catawba from Main Street will be routed through […]
Hough vs. West Charlotte: Victor advances to state title game
Nov. 26. By Ryan Moxon. It’s the Charlotte-area high school football matchup the entire season has been building toward. No. 2 West Charlotte travels to No. 1 Hough on Friday night to decide who will represent the West region in the 8A state championship game. Hough enters the matchup 11-0, while West Charlotte is 10-2 […]
Tell Giselle: Good luck getting parents to cooperate
Nov. 26. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “This past year my siblings have been tussling with our elderly parents. I try to stay out of it but I am getting pulled in. It’s getting to be about that time where we think they really would do […]
Cornelius Home Sales: 9/24-10/23
Nov. 25. Editor’s Note: We have expanded our real estate sales to include additional information like bed/bath and square footage. Due to privacy considerations we will no longer publish the names of buyers and sellers. 9/24/25, $3,020,900, 17806 John Connor Rd, 4BR/3.5BA, The Peninsula, 4,541 sq ft, Built 1998 9/24/25, $415,000, 20840 Sierra Vista Dr, […]
Davidson Home Sales: 9/24-10/23
Nov. 25. Editor’s Note: We have expanded our real estate sales to include additional information like bed/bath and square footage. Due to privacy considerations we will no longer publish the names of buyers and sellers. 9/24/25, $132,801, 822 Cotton Gin Aly, 1BR/1BA, Condos In South Main Square, 547 sq ft, Built 2008 9/24/25, $1,720,000, 19155 […]
Light Up Cornelius this Saturday
Nov. 25. The annual Light Up Cornelius is scheduled for this Saturday from 4–7 p.m. in downtown Cornelius. Attendees will be treated to a sledding hill, train rides, craft and artisan vendors, local performers, a model train display, s’mores, and the penultimate tree lighting and visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Life Fellowship Church will […]
Love of the game is foundation for new Bailey Road tennis operator
Nov. 25. Jeremy Martin was surrounded by hundreds of local tennis players last month during the grand opening of the Bailey Road Park tennis court complex. The owner of Modern Strike looked out at a sea of people of all ages and abilities and saw opportunity — a chance to provide a platform for people […]
Weekly Calendar: Free pet adoption, bingo and more
Nov. 24. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Monday, Nov. 24 Thankful & Grateful Adoption Event 1-7 pm | Nov. 24. The Shelter Pet Adoption Center by APA is waiving all adoptions fees on all pets. Petco, Huntersville. Serve, […]
Contest open for best holiday decor in Cornelius
Nov. 24. The registration window is now open for the annual Deck the House contest for the best outdoor holiday decorations in Cornelius. Winners will be selected in two categories: Traditional and Griswold. Town residents have until Dec. 4 to visit the Cornelius Parks and Recreation website to nominate a home. Businesses are not eligible. […]
Hough advances to play West Charlotte in regional finals
Nov. 22. By Ryan Moxon. The top-seeded Hough Huskies survived a slow start Friday night to defeat West Forsyth 28-10 and head to a regional final matchup against West Charlotte. Hough led only 14-3 at halftime but opened the third quarter with a score on its first possession, a 30-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback […]
