Cornelius News
Short-term rentals depend on where you are
Dec. 18. By Dave Vieser. Two years ago, there appeared to be significant support among members of the North Carolina General Assembly to adopt a new statewide law with regulations applying to short term rentals, such as those offered by Airbnb. The statewide laws would then be used instead of local laws adopted by towns […]
Mission Possible: A fantasy heist worthy of a movie
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Dec. 15. Every good theft starts with a plan. That was the text I received from my friend Anthony, known in these pages as just Anthony, when we were discussing my desire last month to steal a sign from a store that went out of business. His advice was […]
Art exhibit highlights work from participants at Hinds Feet Farm
Dec. 15. An exhibit in the Cain Center for the Arts gallery highlights and celebrates the original art of participants in programming at Hinds Feet Farm, a nonprofit that works to maximize the potential of persons living with brain injury. It’s called “Justifying our Lens” and it runs through Jan. 5 in the gallery on […]
Go jump in the lake Jan. 1 with Carolina Show Ski Team
Dec. 14. The 46th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament will be held Monday, Jan. 1, at Lake Norman Marina and hosted by the Carolina Show Ski Team. Can you think of a cooler way to ring in the New Year? This is one of the longest running and most unique barefoot skiing […]
Weekender Dec. 14-17: Boat parade, Christmas festival and more
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Dec. 14 Jazz Combos Fall Concert 7:30-9 pm | Dec. 14. The Davidson College Jazz Combos present an evening celebrating the jazz greats. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College. Friday, Dec. 15 LKN Perform Magical Holiday Moments 6 pm | Dec. 15. The students […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Dec. 14. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds Oct. 20-Nov. 21, 2023. 10/20/2023 $260,000 Theresa Loyd to Alanna Prattle, 17249 Doe Valley Ct. 10/23/2023 $240,000 Peggy Rivens to Smithville Community Coalition, 19616 South Hill St. 10/23/2023 $940,000 8209 Village Harbor LLC to John & Chelsea Rockford, 20023 Walter Henderson […]
Scott Higgins taking on a new career at age 75
Dec. 13. By Dave Yochum. Scott Higgins is in the process of redefining himself. A widower at 75—his wife Sharon passed away in September—Higgins says his retirement years will be a balance between community, family and recreation. He’s already an avid cyclist, logging 100 to 120 miles a week. Now he’s on the Cornelius Town […]
‘Polar Express’ train exhibit at Bailey’s Glen enchants kids of all ages
Dec. 13. By Dave Coppa. “The Polar Express” is a 2004 hit film turned Christmas classic. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, it tells the story of a young boy who takes a journey to the North Pole during the Holiday season and learns that the Christmas spirit, and really the wonder of life in general, never […]
Arts & Sciences Council announces grants; 2 have local impact
Dec. 12. The Charlotte Dragon Boat Association, which holds the Dragon Boat and Asian Festival held at Ramsey Creek Park each year, has received a $15,000 from the Arts & Sciences Council. Meanwhile, Smithville Community Coalition received a $12,850 grant from ASC to support “Don’t Lose Heart,” a live storytelling production that uses poetry, digital […]
Robert Carney is youngest member of Town Board
Dec. 12. By Dave Vieser. In 2015, Robert Carney, former executive director of both the Mooresville-South Iredell Economic Development Corp. and the Cabarrus County Economic Development Corp., moved to Cornelius. Little did he know in just eight years, he would win one of five seats on the Board of Commissioners. As the results came in […]
