Cornelius News
Thurman Ross plans to run for Town Board this fall
June 25. Thurman Ross, a public service veteran who was defeated in Town Board elections two years ago, plans to run for the five-member, non-partisan local governing body this fall. Thurman Ross has been on the Town Board much of the past two dozen years. He lost in 2021, when four out of five incumbents […]
Symphony and fireworks Saturday night at Bailey Road Park
June 23. Don’t forget Symphony in the Park is Saturday, June 24, at Bailey Road Park. The fun starts at 6 pm and ends with a bang—fireworks when it’s dark. The family friendly event includes a performance by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra under the stars, along with food trucks, local beer and wine and children’s […]
Looser pandemic sign policies discontinued
June 23. By Dave Vieser. It’s one more sign the pandemic is over: The Cornelius Town Board has discontinued the pandemic sign policy. During the pandemic, the town had adopted a policy to allow each business to have two onsite snipe signs indicating “help wanted.” Generally, a snipe sign is off-premises sign that is attached […]
It’s official: Mayors declare July 22 ‘Big Day at the Lake’
June 23. The mayors of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville have proclaimed July 22 “Big Day at the Lake” during Town Board meetings in June. It’s been 19 years since Big Day at the Lake was first launched with the goal of providing a full day of fun for hundreds of at-risk kids in Big Brothers […]
New preschool hires first director
June 22. Margy Nance is the new Preschool Director at Cornelius Early Scholars, a new non-profit scholarship Christian preschool that will utilize space in First Baptist Church on Catawba Avenue. She has more than 17 years of preschool experience, including more than a decade as director. Rev. David Judge, who chairs Cornelius Early Scholars, said […]
Weekender June 22-25: Fireworks, concerts, night market and ‘Mary Poppins’
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, June 22 Live at LangTree 6:30 – 9 pm | June 22. The HWY, Americana rock band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Dance Without Limits Noon – 1 pm | .June 22 A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels. Improve strength, coordination […]
Statesville native on the big stage
June 21. Jason Benavides. Statesville native Dani Kerr is no stranger to performing her songs in front of an audience. She’s performed all over the Lake Norman area, including LangTree Live and BoatYard Lake Norman but Tuesday she was on one of the biggest stages of her career. Her audition on Tuesday’s episode of “America’s […]
One of those ‘Only in Lake Norman’ things coming June 30
June 21. Where else but Lake Norman do thousands of people flock to a nuclear power plant for an enchanting lakeside concert? Concerts at nuclear power plants are indeed uncommon, but on Friday, June 30, the EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station will host the Charlotte Symphony on their sprawling lawn at the southern end of […]
CDC initiative connects landlords, tenants
AFFORDABLE HOUSING | By Dave Vieser June 21. The need for affordable housing in Lake Norman continues to increase. While Cornelius is known for affluence, there are many limited income employed people who struggle to find affordable housing in the town where they work. A robust economy and in-migration have driven up housing prices and […]
Eyewitness account of funnel cloud off Spinnaker’s Reach
June 20. Here’s what Cornelius resident Fred Pennekamp says about the funnel cloud which appeared between Bustle and Spinnaker’s Reach at about 5:10 pm yesterday. “The storm was coming from west to east down the Spinnakers Reach Drive Cove. By the time I got out on our deck the first finger came down from the […]
