Cornelius News
Get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July
July 2. With the Fourth of July falling on a Tuesday, many people will take a long weekend to celebrate the anniversary of when the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. Trump National Golf Club Charlotte in Mooresville will put on a display at nightfall on […]
Don’t forget to take care of your four-legged friends on the 4th
July 2. The Fourth of July is celebrated with family and friends gathering, grilling on the barbecue and fireworks. Dogs can become frightened by the sounds and smells of fireworks. Here’s advice from the American Kennel Club about how to keep your dog calm. • Keep your dog away from fireworks; do not take them […]
Here’s what’s going on in July and beyond
Calendar Sponsors Saturday, July 1 Coffee, cops and Confections 9 am | July 1. Cornelius Police Officers invite you to join them in front of the Police Department, Catawba Avenue, for a morning pick-me-up. Coffee and donuts will be provided, as well as great conversation. Concerts @ the Circles 5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm […]
Weekender June 29-July 2: Tawba Walk, concerts, ‘Mary Poppins’ and more
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, June 29 Dance Without Limits Noon – 1 pm | June 29. A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels. Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps and styles. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville. Main Stage Shows: Mary Poppins […]
A pipe failure is at the center of a legal impasse
June 28. By Lisa Sorg/NC Newsline. For the past three years, a sinkhole in a Mooresville parking lot has released coal ash into a tributary of Lake Norman, in part because of a legal impasse about who is responsible — the property owners or Duke Energy — for repairing the damage. The cause, says a […]
Cornelius resident will take the reins of national association in 3 years
June 28. By Dave Vieser. Barney Ramsey was 800 miles from home on June 1 when his cell phone rang. Ramsey had just completed a grueling campaign for vice president of the National Cutting Horse Association. “I didn’t quite know what to expect but as it turned out the news was good: I had won […]
500 people have signed petition opposing Cornelius Business Park
June 27. More than 500 people who live near a proposed 36-acre, five-building flex-space business park on Bailey Road just east of the railroad tracks have signed a petition objecting to the potential rezoning and development. The Cornelius Business Parkcproposed by Greenberg Gibbons Properties would require the Cornelius Board of Commissioners to approve a rezoning of […]
US pedestrian deaths are at highest level in decades. Here are some tips from Chief Baucom
June 27. By Dave Yochum. More than 7,500 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents last year, continuing a troubling trend of elevated rates that began in 2020. Indeed, deaths of people walking surged 19 percent between 2019 and 2022. Pedestrian deaths rose a troubling 77 percent between 2010 and 2021, compared to a 25 […]
Miltich running for Town Board after losing in 2021 shake-up
June 27. By Dave Yochum. Michael “Dr. Mike” Miltich plans to run for the Town Board, after losing his bid for a fourth term in the 2021 elections when four out of five seated commissioners were defeated. Miltich, who was also chair of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), has lived in Cornelius for […]
Weekly calendar June 26-July 2:
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, June 27 Tie-Dye Art 2-3 pm | June 27. Learn how to make cool tie-dye designs and create your own tie-dye hat. Supplies will be provided.This program is for children in grades K-5. Registration is required; registration opens noon June 13. Cornelius Library, 21105 Catawba Ave. Wednesday, June 28 North Meck Community […]
