Cornelius News
ASC plea: Advocate for arts and culture in Mecklenburg budget survey
Feb. 23. Supporters of arts and culture are needed to lend their voices as Mecklenburg County seeks public input from residents to develop its Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The Resident Budget Priority Survey is one way that residents can let county leaders know what’s important to them when it comes to services and programs funded […]
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Smithville annexation on Saturday
Feb. 23. The 50th anniversary of the annexation of Smithville to the town of Cornelius will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 25, at the “Smithville Was. Smithville Is. Smithville Will BE.” event. The town of Cornelius, Cornelius Parks & Recreation, Smithville CommUNITY Coalition and Cain Center for the Arts organized the celebration for noon-2 pm Saturday, […]
‘Breach of Peace’ performance is Friday at Cain Center
Feb. 22. There will be a performance of “Breach of Peace: Stories of the Freedom Riders of 1961” this Friday at the Cain Center for the Arts. Based on true accounts of surviving participants of the Freedom Rides as well as many other individuals involved in the early struggle for African-American equality. In 1961, Jean […]
Mill’s Market: High expectations for prime downtown real estate
Feb. 22. By Dave Yochum. The proposed Mill’s Market project in downtown Cornelius will be worth on the order of $60 million at build-out—a massive amount worthy of uptown Charlotte—that comes on top of the new $25 million Cain Center for the Arts. Developer Mark Miller says he wants Mill’s Market to raise the bar […]
Cornelius home sales
Feb. 22. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds Dec.19-Jan. 18. 12/19/22 $1,485,000 Thomas & Blanca Boyle to Mary & Steven Wiltse, 18943 Peninsula Point Dr. 12/19/22 $665,000 Joshua & Renee Morin to Douglas & Gina Milana, 18611 Harborside Unit 22 12/19/22 $375,000 Maureen Moore to Michael & Marilyn Tibbetts, […]
Black History Month event at Cain Center will highlight Smithville
Feb. 22. Cornelius’ Black History Month program at the Cain Center for the Arts this Saturday will feature art by Charlotte artist John Robert “Trey” Miles III, poetry and a presentation to honor the annexation of Smithville into the town of Cornelius 50 years ago. The program runs from noon to 2 pm. Smithville history […]
Reflect on and celebrate Black History Month
Feb. 21. By TL Bernthal. Learning about race and culture isn’t confined to Black History Month for Cornelius students. While Black History Month is celebrated with programs and activities, local educators want all students to feel welcome and accepted, and a part of an inclusive school culture. Black students, who comprise about 10 percent of […]
Rev. Lemings honored for 27 years at Grace Covenant
Feb. 21. By Dave Vieser. Rev. Farrell Lemings, who is retiring as lead pastor of Grace Covenant Church, was honored for his 27 years in the pulpit by Mayor Woody Washam at the Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night. In presenting the official proclamation, Mayor Washam said, “Pastor Farrell has led with a heart of partnership, […]
Tropicana returning in new location
Feb. 20. By Dave Vieser. The Tropicana Restaurant will re-open in a new location—Kat’s Seafood on West Catawba—in May. The owners at Cambridge Hospitality said the menu will include some of Kat’s seafood dishes, as well as some Mexican dishes and an array of sports bar favorites “Kat’s will stay open right up to the […]
Still missing Madalina: Tomorrow marks 3 months
Feb. 20. By Dave Yochum. The search for 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari, who was last seen publicly on Nov. 21, continues unabated. As the three-month mark approaches tomorrow, Cornelius Police hold out hope that she may still be found alive. In an interview with Cornelius Today, Chief of Police David Baucom said “the investigation is still […]
